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We invite you to experience the new paradigm of plant medicine care at Ananda Lodge.
Designed as a holistic, trauma-informed approach, we are here to guide and support you throughout the entire process.
At Ananda Lodge we stand behind a duty to provide a space and a level of care that is attuned, empathetic, and rooted in the knowledge of trauma’s neurobiology. We believe this level of presence and care is essential for our guests to realize the full healing benefits of the medicine.
We invite you to come experience the difference.
Meticulously curated for intimacy and safety, this all-inclusive Huachuma retreat is hosted by our somatic, trauma-informed medicine carrier, Nikki Szeghalmi. Trained in Peru, Nikki embodies a compassionate and grounding approach to working with the sacred medicine of Huachuma.
Guests will experience 3 sacred ceremonies in luxury accommodations, where they will be held to go deeply and safely with our somatic specialist team. Limited to 8 people, each guest will enjoy single, king bedrooms with open-air showers, Guanacaste wood finishings, and private balconies with a stunning ocean view.
As part of our holistic approach to trauma-informed support, participants will be thoughtfully guided throughout the entire process with a plant medicine specialist trained in somatic trauma care who will provide 2 somatic preparation sessions prior to the retreat, and 2 integration sessions after the retreat.
JOIN US FOR A NEW YEAR’S EXPERIENCE LIKE NONE OTHER
At Ananda our sanctuary is purposefully designed to provide guests with the ideal setting to embark on deep, soul journeys.
With thoughtful intention to every detail, we aim to create a nurturing space to safely go deep with the medicine. Our trauma-informed process focuses on education, tools, and resources that empower you to access the inner intelligence of the body combined with the healing benefits of the medicine. At Ananda we believe in your sovereignty and being an ally throughout your healing journey.
Echinopsis pachanoi, San Pedro or also known as Huachuma, is a cactus revered as a sacred plant medicine for over 3,000 years in Peru. Growing in the high altitudes of the Andes mountains, the cactus has been used for its powerful medicinal properties by South American peoples for thousands of years. The name ‘Huachuma’ comes from the Quechua language of Peru and translates to ‘removing the head,’ perhaps symbolizing the dissolution of the ego.
Despite being sometimes overlooked, Huachuma possesses profound healing properties, facilitating deep exploration of self-imposed barriers and limitations. San Pedro is unique in that it does not have the same pharmaceutical contraindications that are present with ayahuasca, allowing those on certain medications to potentially explore the healing benefits of the medicine.
Taken during the day, San Pedro invites us to slow down and take in the beauty around and within us. Known as the grandfather medicine, with experiences lasting anywhere from 8-12 hours, Huachuma is known for being empathogenic, promoting unity with self, others, nature, and the greater spiritual universe. It is a medicine of the heart where we can experience connection with our true selves.
“Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” Paulo Coelho
At Ananda Lodge Retreats, we believe in providing a level of care that is unprecedented in the plant medicine retreat business. Our process emphasizes intimacy, preparation through education and somatic resourcing, onsite individual and group processing, and post retreat integration for a wholistic and comprehensive approach to your care.
We view compassion as the cornerstone of healing. Compassion for self and others allows us to see beyond separateness and to forgive ourselves and fellow human beings
We acknowledge that trauma-imprints are universal, with us each carrying wounds, visible or invisible. We acknowledge the power of being witnessed and the healing capacity available to us all.
With reverence, we bow to Mother Earth and to the plants that provide healing. In reverence, we bow to ourselves for the innate healers that we are, and to the Divine for the guidance on our journey.
We believe somatic embodiment creates a roadmap for lasting integration and healing. When we walk the path with wisdom, we are able to heal for the generations before, and those after us.
At Ananda Lodge, we provide an inclusive experience that includes one-to-one preparation sessions, personalized care throughout the retreat, and post-retreat integration with a somatic specialist— all seamlessly integrated into our package.
This level of personal care supports our guests in feeling seen, heard, and empowered. By providing psycho, somatic, and plant medicine education, we help our guests experience a more impactful, transformative, and lasting experience that weaves indigenous wisdom with somatic intelligence.
As part of the experience you will receive two preparation sessions, two on-site navigation sessions, and two post-retreat integration sessions. All sessions are personalized and held in a compassionate space with a somatic, trauma-informed CARE member that is aligned to you throughout your journey.
At Ananda Lodge, we hold the integration journey with the same reverence and sacredness as we have towards the plants and the ceremony itself.
Integration is a sacred endeavor to be honored with time, commitment, compassion, and grace. In the process of integration, we grow a deeper relationship with ourselves and a deeper understanding of our true essence.
Post retreat we offer 3 levels of tiered integration, embodiment, and transformation programs to deepen weave together the wisdom from the sacred plants.
Our Ripple Effect healing Packages place a strong emphasis on the Somatic process, the intricate relationship between the body and mind, and empowering pasajeros to reunite with the innate intelligence of the body.
At Ananda Lodge we don’t believe in offering one-off integration sessions. Instead we believe in building relationships and threads of continuity that support your ongoing healing and CARE.
If you are looking for integration support with a Plant Medicine Specialist, choose from a package below:
3 Session Package: $450
5 Session Package: $650 (14% savings)
7 Session Package: $850 (20% savings)
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
A guided journey of somatic exploration, embodiment, and empowerment. For those wanting to harness the keys of nervous system regulation, this program is designed for you.
Work 1:1 with a Somatic Specialist on a journey of empowerment where you will learn how to tap into your innate somatic wisdom, release patterns of trauma and walk away with increased capacity, resiliency, and overall vitality.
PRICE: $1250
Payment plans available
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
Our flagship offering, this program offers you a guided 6 month journey to wholistic healing and whole-being transformation.
In this program we will uncover old ways of being, energy patterns, and traumatic imprints that are keeping you from your most vital self. In this program we uniquely explore the interplay between the ancient wisdom of the energy body, with the Native American medicine wheel, and how to use plants, foods, and herbs as catalysts for healing and transformation.
A complete approach to whole system transformation, this program empowers you to unlock the keys to personal regeneration, self liberation, and alignment with your innate soul purpose.
PRICE: $3495
Payment plans available
Discounts given if bought at time of retreat registration
Throughout your stay, you will have access to 1:1 sessions with an assigned trauma-informed CARE member who will be with you throughout. These sessions are optional, and designed to provide additional support as you process feelings/sensations/insights from your experiences.
We understand that continued care post-retreat is critical in your journey of plant medicine work. Following your departure, it is our pleasure to continue supporting your unique path of integration.
As part of our continuity of CARE experience, you will receive two additional 1:1 integration sessions with a trauma-informed somatic integration specialist, invitations to our monthly community gatherings, and access to our Ripple Effect healing Packages.
Nikki grew up just outside Toronto, Canada and currently lives nestled amongst the Andes in the Sacred Valley of Peru. As a teacher dedicated to working with people with special needs and at-risk youth, she has devoted her life to being a support to others.
Coming from a background of addiction and depression, she was called to Peru in 2018 to start working with her teachers Bernard Kashagen and Chase Moore for a deep dive into her healing. Wanting others to experience the grace of the medicine as she has, she offers a safe space of presence and love, weaving in various mind, body, and energetic practices.
Nikki is trained in somatic trauma-informed plant medicine facilitation through Atira Tan and carries this wisdom through her presence and one-to-one care with guests. She is a balance of grit and softness, embodying permission for each guest to explore their unique experience with the medicine.
With deep reverence for the magic that unfolds in ceremony and thereafter, she meets each individual where they’re at. She loves to play with life and you’ll often find her cracking jokes and laughing, seeking lightness and joy amidst the challenges of life.
Show me the most damaged parts of your soul, and I will show you how it still shines like gold. ~ Nikita Gill
“Nikki is a rockstar! I’ve been lucky enough to work with a lot of different people in the psychedelic/plant medicine world. I’ve met good ones, average ones and terrible ones. Nikki is one of the best. She’s easy to work with. Kind and generous. She knows how to listen without inserting her own narrative or story. And she doesn’t give unsolicited advice (a sign of a pro). The emphasis has always been on me figuring my own shit out. No gurus. No high and mighty vibes. Nikki’s there if I truly need help… but otherwise, it’s between me and the medicine. That ability to step back is quite rare, and it’s why I think she’s one of the best people I’ve worked with. It’s where the magic happens, where I’m free to learn in my own way. If you’re looking for a psychedelic experience, with lots of crazy visuals and a peak experience, as well as someone to tell you what to think, believe and feel (a guru, in other words), Nikki’s not for you. But if you’re looking for the truth, about yourself and about life, and you’re willing to work for it, come what may (whether it’s beautiful, terrifying or somewhere in between), Nikki is a wonderful guide to the medicine. I trust her completely.”
~ John
PRE-RETREAT
Intake Call
1:1 Somatic Preparation
Online Group Orientation
DAY 1 (ARRIVAL)
2:30 PM Airport Shuttle pick up from Liberia Airport
4:00 PM Arrive at Ananda
4:30 PM Welcome refreshments
5:00 PM Group welcome, orientation, and grounding
6:30 PM Dinner
DAY 2
FASTING
8:30 AM CEREMONY 1
*After the ceremony opens until close, everyone is asked to hold their own space, not interfere with anyone else’s process, or to leave the property*
12:00 PM Delicious fruit salad
4:00 PM Grounding and Ceremony Close
6:00 PM Dinner
DAY 3
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Group Integration
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
5:00 PM Gentle Yoga (Optional)
6:00 PM Dinner
DAY 4
FASTING
8:30 AM CEREMONY 1
*After the ceremony opens until close, everyone is asked to hold their own space, not interfere with anyone else’s process, or to leave the property*
12:00 PM Delicious fruit salad
4:00 PM Grounding and Ceremony Close
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Fire (weather dependent)
DAY 5
7:30 AM Morning Beach (optional)
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Group Integration
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
5:00 PM Gentle Yoga (Optional)
6:00 PM Dinner
DAY 6
FASTING
8:30 AM CEREMONY 1
*After the ceremony opens until close, everyone is asked to hold their own space, not interfere with anyone else’s process, or to leave the property*
12:00 PM Delicious fruit salad
4:00 PM Grounding and Ceremony Close
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Fire (weather dependent)
DAY 7
7:30 AM Morning Beach (optional)
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Group Integration
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Rest, Healing Services, or 1:1 consultations
5:00 PM Beach Sunset (Optional)
6:00 PM Dinner Celebration
6:00 PM Closing Fire Circle
DAY 8 (DEPARTURE)
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Group Closing Circle
11:00 AM Depart
A sacred medicine retreat is an immersive experience that incorporates the ceremonial use of sacred plants or substances for healing, spiritual exploration, and personal growth.
This retreat was created specifically for beginners. However, it’s essential to consider your own readiness and intentions for participating in a sacred medicine retreat.
Safety is a top priority during ceremonies, and experienced facilitators take precautions to ensure the well-being of all participants. This includes screening participants for medical conditions or contraindications, providing pre- and post-ceremony support, maintaining a safe and sacred space and having trained staff on hand to assist.
Certain medical conditions, medications, or mental health conditions may be contraindicated with the use of sacred medicines. It’s essential to disclose all relevant medical history or medications to the retreat facilitators before participating.
Ceremonies involve ingesting the sacred medicine in a ritualistic setting under the guidance of experienced facilitators. Participants may experience a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual effects, including heightened sensory perception, introspection, emotional release, and spiritual insights.
Determining the correct mushroom dosage for a sacred ceremony is a nuanced process that requires careful consideration of various factors. We take an individualized approach, considering factors such as body weight, tolerance, previous experiences with psychedelics, and personal intentions for the ceremony. Our experienced facilitators have undergone extensive training and have years of experience working with sacred medicines.
We embrace the synergy of sacred plants and substances to create transformative and integrative experiences for our participants. Cacao has been used for centuries in ceremonial contexts for its heart-opening and mood-enhancing properties. When combined with sacred mushrooms, cacao can enhance and complement the psycho-spiritual effects of the mushrooms, creating a synergistic and expansive experience. The heart-opening properties of cacao can help to soften the edges of the mushroom experience, fostering a sense of safety, love, and trust that allows participants to surrender more deeply into the journey.
By offering ceremonies at different times of the day, we provide participants with the opportunity to experience the medicine in varying contexts and energetic frequencies. Evening ceremonies provide an opportunity for deep processing and integration as you sleep during the night. Morning ceremonies provide an opportunity to take advantage of optimal, natural brainwave patterns and chemicals, while offering conscious integration of the journey. The spacing of evening and morning ceremonies also allows participants time for rest and reflection between experiences.
Yes. Our Ananda Lodge CARE team is here to support you with 1:1 preparation and integration sessions before and after your onsite experience. Contact us to learn more.
Ananda Lodge is a boutique healing center aimed at creating a ripple effect of healing through the reconnection of self and extending outward to all of humanity and to the planet. Our mission is to provide intimately curated healing experiences that regenerate your being, and pay respect to sacred medicine traditions. We honor this through the lens of integrity, reverence for the healing plants, and the medicine keepers that carry these sacred rituals and traditions.
At Ananda Lodge, eco-sustainability meets luxury, featuring local artisanal design elements and natural wood and earth tones. Spanning over 3300 square meters, our property offers a secluded hideaway just 6 minutes from some of the best surfing in the country.
Stepping onto the property, immediately you feel an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. Removed from the noises of daily life, Ananda Lodge sits perched on the mountain with a picturesque view of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. The sound of birds and monkeys fill the air, and as you settle in, a remembering of coming home, back to nature, can be felt throughout the body.
Ananda Lodge Costa Rica is a small family-owned healing center created to provide a sanctuary for reprieve and personal restoration.
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