6-day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat w/ Karaí Okenda
Avalon brings Karaí Okenda & Mayra Marsango from the Mbyá Guaraní indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon, known as the jungle’s theologian culture —ancestral wisdom in a modern container.
Your experience includes:
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies. Two by Karaí Okenda & Mayra Marsango from the Mbyá Guaraní indigenous people of Brazil, and two by Ness Dalgà and her family (trained by the Shipibo and Cofán traditions).
4 Rapé ceremonies (dried tobacco powder) – clearing the mind and cleansing the body and energy field, used in combination with Ayahuasca.
4 Integration workshops with a trained psychologist, combining diverse and creative methods, such as sharing circles, writing, art therapy, meditation, walks in the forest and ecstatic dance.
1 One-on-one integration session. Designed to bring your unique experience into your daily life and ensure lasting change.
1 Access Bars – energetic therapy facilitating the release of limiting beliefs.
1 Holotropic breathwork.
1 Healing massage.
4 Yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all levels.
12 Meals prepared fresh daily from high-quality sources in an Ayahuasca-friendly manner.
5 Food awareness workshops.
5 Nights of luxurious and spacious accommodations in a 4-star boutique hotel.
Transport service from/to Barcelona airport or centre.
Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor.
1 One-on-one preparation video call.
2 Online integration follow-up circles.
Time & Date Details
Location
Charming and rustic 4-star boutique hotel nested in the countryside of the protected Carmany green belt in the heart of the Costa Brava.
An exclusive natural area of 7 hectares of forests and alfalfa fields.
Very high facilitator-to-guest ratio. A team of 25 people for a maximum of 25 participants will ensure you always feel supported.
Personal support before and after the retreat – a personal Avalon family member will be assigned to guide you through the preparation and integration.
110m2 ceremonial space with comfortable beds and big windows towards nature.
Ceremony in an exceptionally safe setting. Our ceremony team consists of 6-7 experienced sacred space guardians and musicians who follow many of the guidelines of the Enhancing Safety in Ayahuasca Sessions course by ICEERS Academy.
Ceremonies filled with live “medicine” music: a combination of multiple instruments and voices.
Access to our outdoor hammock area, indoor and outdoor pools, and sauna.
Daily room service.
Easily accessible location in Europe (Barcelona) with direct flights from most of the bigger cities.
Wifi (although we encourage our guests to disconnect as much as possible).
Ayahuasca preparation and integration guidelines documents.
Lifelong access to Avalon community, activities, and support system.
Mbyá Guaraní Shaman
Humble guardian of the portal. Tempered prayer-giver. Herald of the Mbyá Guaraní legacy.
Shaman
Mother. Nurturing, gentle, and caring feminine energy creator of safety and security feelings.
Psychologist & Hypnotherapist
Thinker and curious soul. Detective of everything that remains hidden, to bring it to light.
Doctor
Sage. Conventional and alternative medicine integrator. Seeker and sharer of truth.
Yoga & Integration Guide
Feminine creativity that moves artistic energy at the service of consciousness. Social fire.
Guardian
Angel of music and dance. Friend of instruments. Female innocence that heals with the voice.
Guardian
Lover. Joyful and sensitive giver. Optimistic and empathetic dreamer. Playful server.
Writer & Access Bars Therapist
Creative and inner child energy. Feminine innocence and loyalty. With Avalon since day one.
Access Bars Therapist & Guardian
Loving caregiver. Cheerful servant of magic. Explorer and teacher of healing methods.
Guardian
Soul songstress. Grounded feminine energy with strength and vulnerability.
Massage therapist
Genuine and noble altruist. Spreader of love. Dreamer of a new world. Imaginative creator.
Cromatic Chef
Gentle caregiver. Nourishes with love, expand awareness through food, art and color.
Sherpa & Spiritual host
Loyal caregiver. Devoted and compassionate listener. Nurturing and empathetic server.
Operations Manager & Lawyer
Loyal and smiling companion. Energetic learner of life. Problem solver. Friend of the sacred fire.
Guardian
Sun warrior. Indigenous knight who grounds and empowers to improve the world.
A hidden gem just outside Barcelona, this exclusive retreat center harmoniously blends history, elegance, and nature. Set within a historic estate, it offers serene gardens, centuries-old stone architecture, and breathtaking views of the Catalan landscape. Designed to provide both privacy and connection, this tranquil haven allows you to disconnect from the noise and realign with your true essence—while still being a short distance from the vibrancy of the city.
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