We spontaneously booked a 1day Ayuasca Ceremony (which was held together with the 3day retreat). The setup was very professional though very welcoming and open hearted. Joanna and the shamans made this journey as comfortable and safe as possible. Since Etnikas bring together the shamans of the Andes with those of the jungle you get the best of both worlds.... More

It's been some time now since I did my one day retreat with Sandra as our shaman. I think of my experiences that day frequently. Ayauasca is everything you expect and so much more. And in my opinion it is extremely beneficial to have a shaman to help guide you through your experience. It is also reassuring that there are... More

I participated in the 3 day ´dancing with heaven and earth´ retreat, and the experience every step of the way was a delight. Everyone involved were just wonderful - Sandra and Tedy in the office were so very passionate, kind and incredibly friendly, but also very professional, and full of information. Our ceremonies assistant was amazing - passionate, kind, understanding... More

Our Shaman was excellent, however our medium/translator/guide was aggressive and appeared to have her own agenda, I feel the guide relationship is detrimental to your experience, you are at the mercy of the translation and energy of a third party… The coca reading and offerings to Pachamama are worth the trip ($250 ea, I believe) the price seems a bit... More

My fascination with the ancient medicine Ayahuasca started long before I got to South America. I understood it was not for the faint hearted and therefore decided to not seek it out. If an opportunity to participate in the sacred ceremony presented itself and it felt right then I would see where it lead me. After a series of comical... More

My partner and I spent 2 nights at Etnikas. The space is simple. what you need, nothing more, nothing less. The people are incredibly thoughtful and generous of heart and spirit. It was an ideal situation for my experience. The shaman were perfect and genuine, and I have been reflecting and learning from my time there for many months now.

My time at Etnika's a couple weeks ago was a cleansing and transcendent experience. Three days of noble silence and introspection was a welcome break from the constant stimulation of traveling, and I left feeling refreshed and present. I was nervous going into the retreat, because everyone I had talked to about Ayahuasca had drastically different experiences and I had... More

At first, I was quite sceptical about trying Etnikas, thinking that it might be nothing more than ”ayahuasca tourism” meant to cash in on the ancient shamanic ritual, or at best a hokey spiritual retreat jam-packed with new-age hippies and risk-seeking tourists looking for a thrill. But after doing a 2-day, 1-night private ayahuasca retreat, it's safe to say that... More

A real life changing experience! The whole thing was done with up most respect and attention to my well being. I felt safe and secure with a a doctor on hand during the experience and the way the shaman handled the process left me having the single most powerful positive experience of my life. The feeling I left the retreat... More