The healing properties of ayahuasca have been revered by the Amazon region for millennia, as ancestral communities used this plant to treat physical ailments and stir up spiritual insights. It’s just been in the last few decades, however, that ayahuasca has grown more acceptable and accessible around the world. Now, there are licensed retreat centers popping up all over the place to help guide these out-of-body experiences and life-changing encounters.

Considering going on a Reiki retreat? Before you give into spontaneity and hit BOOK, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Reiki is an “energy-healing technique” that’s supposed to help you relax, de-stress, and tell your anxiety to cool it, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Originally developed in the 1900s, this technique is used all around the world today—even in some hospitals and hospices. Interested to learn more? The best (and most fun) way is with a deep dive on a Reiki retreat. Here’s a round-up of the top 10 Reiki retreats on our travel bucket list.

Costa Rica is one of the most lush and biodiverse places on the planet — and it’s also home to some of the most respected ayahuasca retreat centers anywhere in the world. Keep reading to discover the top Costa Rican retreats suitable for all different budgets, schedules, and preferences.

Wellness retreats are the latest trend showing up on our Instagram feeds. But have you heard of a rewilding retreat yet? If you’re looking for a break from your daily routine, a chance to connect with nature, and time to dedicate to your mind, body, and soul, then a rewilding retreat may become your new favorite kind of vacation. Here’s the lowdown on rewilding retreats for women.

Going through the motions of your daily life and regular routine can make it even harder to process any trauma you’ve faced in the past. For the opportunity to take time away so you can put all your focus on yourself and your needs, turn to the 6-Day Trauma Healing Retreat, hosted by The Healing Body Method in Costa Rica. During your stay, you’ll get support to deconstruct your trauma experiences so you can get to the root of who you are and find new ways to move forward. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to participate in activities like journal sessions, trauma-sensitive yoga classes, breathwork sessions, water and healing ceremonies, and much more.

Have you caught the Ayurveda bug yet? If you’re interested in wellness, then you’ve probably heard about this alternative medicine system. Hailing from the Indian subcontinent, Ayurvedic practices include therapies like yoga, meditation, and herbal remedies—which you can explore for yourself on an Ayurveda retreat.

An ayahuasca retreat is a transformative and enlightening experience that requires careful preparation. Aside from preparing spiritually and mentally, you’ll want to be sure and pack the right items to enhance your comfort and wellbeing during the retreat. Keep reading for our list of the 18 must-have items you’ll need for a safe and fulfilling ayahuasca journey.

There’s so much to explore in the world of plant medicine. Whether you’re into ayahuasca, psilocybin, or just a calming cup of green tea, the world is just ripe with plant medicines waiting for you to explore them. Ready to dive in? These are the top plant medicine retreats for 2024.

Darkness retreats are a unique experience that help to quiet the mind and support the body in its own natural rejuvenation. While darkness retreats are an ancient healing practice, they’re still applicable today and continue to grow in popularity worldwide. Keep reading to discover more about what a darkness retreat is and for a list of the 10 best retreats for 2024.

Want to participate in an ayahuasca healing ceremony? Check out the top 10 ayahuasca retreats in Europe.

Sick of doing the usual sightseeing in the usual tourist hotspots? For your next vacation, why not try a fitness retreat? Whether you want to work on your running, learn more about nutrition, or finally master that crow yoga pose, there’s a fitness retreat out there for everyone. Check out the 10 best fitness retreats around the world for 2024.

At a spiritual retreat, guests are invited to take part in reflection, meditation, and movement techniques to develop a sense of connectedness with themselves and the world around them. In that way, spiritual retreats present a wonderful opportunity to uncover your purpose and find greater meaning in your life. Sound like something you’d be interested in? Keep reading to learn more about the best spiritual retreats for women (in 12 different categories).

A healing retreat is a tranquil, yet structured environment where guests can address any number of health concerns related to the mind, body, and spirit. For that reason, healing retreats can take a lot of different forms, as well. A few of the most common are yoga and meditation retreats, ayurveda retreats, and even emotional healing retreats to process and release any feelings that might be holding you back. Keep reading to learn more about our top 15 picks for the best healing retreats for women.

Peyote is the name of both a hallucinogen and the slow-growing cactus from which it’s sourced. This sacred plant medicine is ingested for different religious and recreational reasons, and is often used to boost serotonin, reduce anxiety, and relieve common ailments (like headaches and joint pain). Read on to discover the 10 best peyote retreats for 2024 and beyond.

Need a break from your daily routine? A pilates retreat is one of the best ways to practice your craft, reconnect with yourself, and meet and mingle with others who share your passion. From Greece to Turkey to Mexico, France, and the USA, you can embark on a refreshing pilates retreat almost anywhere in the world. These are our top picks for 2024 pilates retreats.

Yin yoga is a slow form of yoga that provides a deep, relaxing stretch focused on the fascia, tendons, and ligaments. More simply, yin yoga is a wonderful way to melt into your body and let go of whatever no longer serves you. Sound like something you’d like to try? Keep reading to find our recommendations for the 14 best yin yoga retreats around the world.

Over the last few decades, there have been tons of books written on the subject of ayahuasca. These books cover everything from the plant medicine's healing effects, to its potential risks, to firsthand accounts from shamans and Westerners alike. Below, you’ll find our picks for the 17 best books on ayahuasca to add to your reading list ASAP.

Kambo is an indigenous Amazonian medicine that offers powerful healing for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. For centuries, kambo has been an integral part of sacred shamanic medicine, and today it’s still used in rituals and ceremonies all around the world. Keep reading to learn more about the 9 best kambo retreats for 2024 and beyond.

To learn more about the latest research on psilocybin and understand how these ceremonies are structured, we spoke with the team running the ‘psychedelic renaissance’, Beckley Retreats. Lucky for us, the experts at Beckley Retreats were able to answer our burning questions about psilocybin, as well as share how their retreat center creates the richest possible experience for every one of their participants.

Thinking about attending a psilocybin retreat sometime in the near future? We’ve made a list of the 11 best retreats around the world to help you narrow down your options and figure out which location might benefit you the most.