Last weekend, I attended a beautiful 3-day ayahuasca retreat with Mark. At the beginning of the ceremony, he briefly shared the process, the indigenous origins, the power, and the potential of the journey we were about to embark on. He also explained the pitfalls of ego and how to surrender in order to avoid those pitfalls, so that we would have the most transformative healing experience.

The retreat I attended consisted of three ceremonies, each one offering insights and teachings of such beauty and immensity that I still feel surrounded by love and light. During the first ceremony, when my subconscious was resisting the medicine, Mark’s timely intervention helped me to get rid of the blockages, and I could hear the call of Ayahuasca instantaneously.

Mark is knowledgeable in the ways of the indigenous practices and plant wisdom. The icaros he sang and the songs he played were an integral part of the Ayahuasca journey. The songs and the safe, sacred space he created deepened the experience. I felt protected throughout my journey in the presence of Mark and my fellow participants. Mark makes sure that the group is small so that everyone is well taken care of. His family made sure that I felt welcomed in their home. It was truly an honor to attend the Ayahuasca ceremony under Mark’s guidance.