Episode 5: Unveiling Ayahuasca: A Journey to Transformation in Costa Rica

Описание: Behind the Scenes of My Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat (Day 0 + Ceremony 101) | Inner Golden Hour Podcast
Welcome back to the show. I am finally ready to pull back the curtain on one of the most transformative experiences of my life. In this episode, I am taking you with me to Costa Rica to walk through the first few days of my Ayahuasca journey.

If you haven't listened to episodes 2 and 3 yet, please head there first for the full context of why I began this path. Before we dive in, I want to share a heartfelt caution. Do not step into these ceremonies because it feels like a trend. This is sacred work that should only be pursued if you feel a genuine, deep calling in your soul.

I share the raw details of my arrival, from booking the retreat with limited research to landing after being awake for over 24 hours. You will hear about the early moments of grounding in a nearby beach town, the shocking difference in food quality outside of the US, and the instant synchronicities that happened the moment I checked into my ocean view room.

I also take you inside "the temple" for our Day Zero orientation. We were an intimate group of about 18 participants, which felt so much more supportive than the massive retreats you often hear about. I detail my sacred morning rituals on the beach, our group meditations in the yoga shala, and the powerful Ceremony 101 session led by our main shaman, Christian.

The most beautiful part of this episode is how the shaman’s teachings perfectly parallel the sovereignty work I do with you as a coach. We talk about the three pillars of wisdom, embodiment, and integration. We discuss why you must set an intention and then completely surrender, why you must lean into resistance, and the importance of allowing yourself to be witnessed in your most vulnerable state.

This is just the beginning of the story. I am saving the specific details of my four ceremonies for the upcoming episodes, so make sure you stay tuned.

00:00 Welcome + What You’ll Learn: Costa Rica Ayahuasca Retreat & Life Coaching Parallels
01:16 Inner Golden Hour Podcast Intro: Meet Your Host & the Show’s Mission
02:34 2024 Check-In + Why It’s Time to Share the Ayahuasca Journey
05:39 Important Disclaimer: Don’t Do Ayahuasca for the Trend
06:29 Choosing the Retreat Center: Limited Options, Big Trust in the Universe
10:01 Setting Intentions on the Flight: Openness, Excitement, and Surrender
12:29 Arrival Day Logistics: Airport Pickup, Early Check-In, and First Connections
15:35 Town Center Break + Food Quality Rant (US vs. Everywhere Else)
19:06 Checking In: Synchronicities, Ocean-View Room, and First Grounding Moments
21:00 Exploring the Grounds: Buddha Statues, Waves, and Pre-Orientation Calm
22:03 Day Zero Orientation: Food as Medicine + Meeting the Facilitators
27:19 Inside the Temple: Group Energy, Intimate Ceremony Size, and What to Expect
32:28 Sunset Dinner + Quiet Integration: Calling Home, Journaling, and Beach Mornings Ahead
35:30 Sacred Beach Morning Rituals: Altar, Stillness & Journaling
36:48 7:30am Yoga Shala: Group Meditation & Movement by the Water
37:16 Real-Life Interruption: Background Noise, Headphones & LEGO Break
38:15 New Yoga Insights That Prepared Them for Ceremony Nights
39:43 Breakfast with a View + Gratitude for the Retreat Space
40:37 10am with the Main Shaman: Ayahuasca Ceremony 101 & Lineage
44:49 The 3 Pillars: Ancient Wisdom, Embodiment & Integration
46:10 Key Reminders: Surrender, Lean In, Trust the Process
53:07 Ego, Triggers & Curiosity: Staying in the Relationship to Heal
56:59 Being Witnessed + Emotional Truths + Don’t Compare Journeys
01:04:06 Wrapping Up: Next Episode Tease + Podcast Outro & Call to Action


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