Integrative Medicine & Traditional Healing Retreats
Our retreats are led by Dr. Joe Tafur, medical professionals and plant medicine healers in Arizona and Colombia. We offer a trusted container for profound emotional and spiritual exploration, safely bridging modern healthcare and ancestral wisdom.
UPCOMING SACRED CEREMONY IN PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY RETREATS
Experiential Ayahuasca & Yopo Retreat for Healthcare Providers in Sasaima, Colombia
Join us for this special experiential retreat that takes us to beautiful Colombia, South America, for sacred Ayahuasca ceremony (3 in total) led by Indigenous Pijao Curandera Xochi Bucuru, Canadian Curandera and Somatic Experience Practitioner Cvita Mamic, and Colombian-American Curandero and Physician, Dr. Joe Tafur. Additionally, this retreat includes a one-day Yopo ceremony led by Jose Bravo (trained in the Sikuani lineage) and daily yoga and mindfulness with Cesar Ladino at the magnificent retreat location, the Jardín del Agua. In addition to one-on-one personal consultations and guidance offered by the ceremonialists, physiotherapist Lizeth Garcia will offer massages/physiotherapy. You will be further supported by our additional team members. These retreats will once again focus on bringing together practitioners entering the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and deepen their experience of sacred ceremony. More information about this retreat, including associated testimonials, and the application portal can be found through the link below.
Group A: July 25th - August 3rd, 2026
Group B: August 8th - August 17th, 2026.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program in Cornville, AZ USA.
Modern Spirit has organized a retreat focused on bringing ancestral techniques into modern ketamine-assisted therapy. We have incorporated ceremonial preparation/opening/closing, live chanting during the sessions, and integration with local Indigenous elders into this program at the Ancient Springs retreat center in Cornville, AZ.
September 24-27, 2026
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
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“I believe a retreat like this, an experience like this, is meant to help address the vicarious trauma and moral injury of healthcare professionals in the United States; especially being far away from day to day life, together with other physicians, healthcare professionals and a supportive staff. This creates the ideal set, setting and container to help heal us from within, find "connection", a "sense of community", "togetherness", "feeling "whole" again and feeling "plugged in". It restores the desire to reconnect with community, family, and our patients as we rediscover (self)love and the appreciation for all living creatures, which improves our collective quality of life.”
-Dr. Rixt Luikenaar (Colombia retreat)
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I am forever grateful for the healing medicine of Ayahuasca, the Colombian land, sacred plant teachings, curanderos and profound metamorphosis I experienced. I was able to release deeply rooted and heavy energy that was been with me my whole life. It was not easy, but I was able to be held and supported in a manner that allowed such a release and cleanse. It was purely divine and transformative. I left Colombia with an open heart and new sense of being. I am filled with joy, grace, creativity and a love that cannot be explained but only felt with my heart and soul. Forever grateful to be part of the Church of the Eagle & Condor and such a beautiful community. Thank you to the Creator for my life. Thank you Dr. Joe, Cvita, Xochi and to Kewal for making magic happen on this Earth and in my life. Abundant Blessings to you and yours. Always. A'Ho.
Tawny Margaret Gamboa (Colombia retreat)
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“What unfolded what extraordinary. Through a cultivation of ceremony and intention to connect to healing through community, friendships were forged and the richness of deep insight and healing, with the assistance of psychedelic therapy unfolded. This experience was like no other experience I have had. It was deep, profound, and continues to unwrap its gifts.”
-Dr. Ina Hilgers (Arizona retreat)
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“The retreat was so much more than just a chance to sit with plant medicine, it was a deep immersion into the local culture, their traditions and beliefs, and a simpler way of living. This created a depth to the week that I don’t think we would have gotten elsewhere.”
-Rachael O’Donnell, LCSW (Colombia retreat)
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“It’s is clear to me, the importance of the preservation of the elements of sacred ceremony. Where we can touch the spirit of the work needing to be done within us and for others. The space provided, safety, preparation, the wisdom of the elders, sacred songs, the intentions of the facilitators are the key factors in making it possible for healing to occur.”
-Rosie RN, Ayurveda practitioner, Spiritual Mentor & Healer (Arizona retreat)
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I had an absolutely transformative experience in a serene and supportive environment. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate, creating a safe space for deep healing. The integration process was invaluable, helping me turn insights into lasting change. Every aspect exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be more grateful!
Jyoti Nadhani (Colombia retreat)
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This retreat provided a safe space to work out some tough issues that had been causing me suffering for most of my life. It inspired me to make changes in my attitude at work that I predict will help me be more effective and more supportive of others. I was surrounded by kindness during my journeys.
Katja (Colombia retreat)
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A wonderful experience in every sense - the wide ranging ceremonies (sweat lodge, multiple ayahuasca, and yopo), the setting, the shamans, and the kind and accommodating staff at the retreat facility - all top notch. I gained a lot of critical perspectives and insights!
Brian L (Colombia retreat)
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This is on my list of top experiences in life and looking forward to repeat next year.
Marcela Bonancio (Colombia retreat)
