Pachamama Sanctuary… This place is a place of healing. I can’t say enough about this place, the people, and my experience. I lost and found so much there. I went in with total trust and no fear, which I am learning now is VERY important! I was allowed to set down everything and ANYTHING I had been carrying my whole life. I learned who I am, why I am here, and what I should do moving forward. I learned to trust myself and gained integrity on a higher level. I could finally USE all of those tools I had learned in years of therapy that were unusable before. I learned to listen more and talk less. And when I do talk now, it is substantial and meaningful. I enjoy sitting with myself in silence and meditating is a breeze! I enjoy the people who love me and am making positive impacts on and in everyone around me. I have cut loose ends in my life that were holding me back. I no longer want to drink (I would try if I WANTED to, but the desire has completely left me). I no longer take prescription medications. I know how powerful, intelligent, and beautiful I am! I protect myself and my energy because this transformation has given me so much and I know there is no going back!

Since the weekend retreat, I have grown exponentially through integration. I gained wonderful friends and mentors while I was there, and staying in touch has become an important part of that integration process. I have embraced the process wholeheartedly! I attend all of the weekly calls and work with Amy, an integration coach from the sanctuary, whenever there is something I need help moving through. Someone is always there to answer the phone or text me back. These people GENUINELY CARE. I have never felt more seen and free to be myself — the ME I was always meant to be if life, people, and ideas hadn’t lied to me and stunted my growth as a person.

And I had believed those lies for so long, I never assumed that I would be where I am today. I would have never had such lofty plans for myself! I have rid my life of toxic people who were constantly hurting me, but I couldn’t let go… I used to be incredibly sensitive and could barely speak about my emotions without crying. Now, I speak clearly and intelligently with intention and wisdom I never knew I could have access to. I could write 100 paragraphs and never finish explaining all of the positive effects that this ONE WEEKEND gave to me! I am going back in a few weeks because I can’t get enough of this knowledge and empowerment! If you are considering Aya, do NOT hold yourself back! There is NO reason to suffer any MORE than you have. Listen to your heart and be brave, because there is a better life waiting for you… the life that you were always MEANT to have! ETERNAL THANKS TO PACHAMAMA, DEREK, AMY, LEANDRO, and many many more! I am so grateful that I had the courage to come and do something like this for myself because Pachamama has forever changed the course of my life and beyond…