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We have been hosting ayahuasca retreats since 1996. Our center is based in the midst of the beautiful Atlantic Rainforest along the coast of Bahia in Brazil. We facilitate a safe and comfortable space for you to achieve harmony in your everyday life by aligning your mind, body, and heart with your true self.
Our 9 day and 11 day ayahuasca retreats are designed to give you a balanced experience. We have ayahuasca ceremonies every other night and in between there are activities to integrate your experiences and insights. There is also ample free time to reflect, to enjoy the beauty of the jungle, to visit the gorgeous beaches, and just to relax, let go, and enjoy the pure bliss of the moment.
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We have extensive experience integrating ayahuasca, psychology, shamanism, self development, modified states of consciousness, and various other modalities. We are present at all times and are dedicated in supporting you with loving care, attention, safety, and respect.The activities include workshops focused on spiritual development. The techniques covered in the workshops can be practiced even after the retreat to continue the journey of personal growth. Some of the topics include inner child integration, life progression, discovering the source of your blockages and the resources to overcome them. Another very important part of the retreat are the Yoga sessions in the morning which greatly enrich the ayahuasca experiences at night.
Spirit Vine & TheVine Center previously known as Ayahuasca-Healing have been created by Silvia Polivoy. She received her license in clinical psychology and had a private practice in Buenos Aires, Argentina for several years until she began to feel the need to make a transition from studying and healing the mind to exploring the worlds of Spirit. This took her away from the busy city streets to the more tranquil life in the jungle, moving to Brazil where in 2004 she co-founded the TheVine Center, a trans-denominational and inter-faith spiritual center located in the state of Bahia.
The nature of our nonprofit center is philosophical, religious, mystical, spiritual, educational, and cultural. All the retreats’ income’ serves to maintain the center grounds, create employment for the local community, and help preserve the jungle, having replanted thousands of native trees over the years to give but one example.
The retreats take place inside of 39 acres of lush preserved area. It is about 7 miles from Itacaré on the coast of Bahia. Our location is only minutes away from beautiful coastal beaches, which back onto the Mata Atlántica, the second largest rainforest in Brazil.
The experience of sacred tea ceremonies can be challenging for some, deeply religious for others, but profound all around. Please note that we have several programs to offer and the plant ceremonies are always optional and not required to partake in during any of our retreats. The plant ceremonies begin in the evening and go through the night. The group dynamic is very important and there will be facilitators to look after participants throughout. There will be plenty of time for group discussions and also time alone to reflect on the experiences elicited by the spirit vine tea for those that wish to partake in the plant ceremonies.
At the retreat center we grow our own ayahuasca vine and chacruna plants organically! We also have an organic garden to source vegetables for the food prepared during the retreat. We have pure spring water for drinking and also coconut water, juices, and a variety of teas.
During all our programs we follow a strict (though delicious) diet. The meals are completely vegan, gluten-free, and nutritionally balanced, prepared by our in-house chef who has specialized in vegan cuisine and has a post-graduation in functional nutrition. They include plenty of fresh vegetables cooked with delicious herbs and spices, luscious fresh tropical fruits, salads, and grains.
A note about sexual abstinence: this varies from culture to culture; some recommending as long as 30-40 days while others as little as one day or none at all like here in Brazil. For energetic purposes we recommend sexual abstinence during the retreat as well as 3 days before it begins and 3 days after the retreat concludes. As well, a drug free and no salt diet with no red meat, pork or heavy alcohol use for the same amount of time is optimal.
We fully expect you have questions about the retreats, programs and the facilities we offer. Please feel free to explore our website or watch our videos and write to us to come to one of our retreats.
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RobN
February 14, 2021 at 9:04 amThe Vine is truly amazing. It contains a lot of luxury and AMAZING food, and still you are part of nature. Silvia did a really good job on making a perfect balance between the two. It’s a really, really beautiful place (just like this part of Brazil).
The groups are not too big, this gives an opportunity to have very in-depth consersations with the guests and also with Silvia and Tio. They give you a lot of in-sights to release negativity, insecurities and trauma’s to break behavioural patterns. Ayahuesca will amplify this.
At the end of the retreat it feels like a lot of weight has been pulled off your shoulders, you’re chakra’s are aligned and you’ve awaken spiritually.
This was the first Ayahuesca experience in my life and 2 weeks after arriving home I still feel very different (in a lot of good ways). I’m from The Netherlands and believe me… I’ve tried a lot of things, but Ayahuesca just brought me on a whole different level. As most people explain it: ‘It completely changed my life’. And it does. Some doors needed closure and others just blew wide open. Like WAUW!
Dominic1983
February 8, 2021 at 4:34 pmI’ve previously attended Ayahuasca retreats at Rythmia (Costa Rica) and Arkana (Peru – Sacred Valley).
Spirit Vine is the most personalised, loving experience that I’ve had. It feels incredibly safe and Silvia and Tio are both truly wonderful facilitators. The grounds are exquisite, the attention to detail is flawless, the organic, home grown vegan food is delicious, the rooms are very comfortable and kept impeccably, the massages are amongst the best I’ve ever had and the ceremonies are nothing short of magical (fire flies somehow managed to get through the fly nets and circle around us at the end of two ceremonies – we were all spellbound). I personally was helped by Silvia and Tio to go deeper into by subconscious than I ever have, unearthing blockages and memories that have held me back my whole life. It’s very hard to put into words how grateful I am for this as I don’t think I ever would have been strong enough to get to this place without Spirit Vine.
To cut a long story short if you are looking for a retreat to try Ayahuasca there’s no need to look any further.
Enjoy!
Dominic
ExploringtheMatrix
February 7, 2021 at 11:13 amAfter being lucky enough to have found this retreat, I feel that it’s important to get the message to others. The journeys I went on here with ayahuasca were life changing. I’m a new person and life is completely different now. And it’s not because I “ did ayahuasca “. It’s because I did this ayahuasca retreat with Silvia and Tio. This is a spiritual garden of Eden and a gift from the gods. And the safest place on earth. If you are reading about ayahuasca you know it’s not a party drug. If you are reading this I don’t think it’s a coincidence. It’s about profound quantum inner discovery, knowledge and growth. And Spirit Vine is the place. Don’t try to get here. Just get here.
Lonelyowl56
November 16, 2020 at 12:40 pmChoosing to do Ayahuasca and taking on this path is something quite scary to do. It’s a lonely decision, where everybody has their own deep reasons to come, mostly to heal or to face themselves. It’s easy to feel lost and to not understand what you will experience during this journey.
I was never sure how to decide which retreat to choose when I was looking for one. Many are out there, many with good reviews and with a lot of information and set ups on how things work. I took a lot of time and research to choose one, but I can say that here, at Spirit Vine you will have exactly what you need. I could go on and on to explain how beautiful everything was, from the people I’ve met to the scenery and the accommodations and the food but I know that this is not what can help someone decide as you can find many similar reviews on different centers. The only thing to know is that you are safe here at Spirit Vine. The people that take care of you have many years of experience and are extremely capable of helping you. They are professionals, it’s their work. The hardest part is signing up for the retreat, then just trust the process as everything is set into motion here for you to get where you need to be. And remember, you are safe here.
Ayachild
November 9, 2020 at 3:31 pmMy journey to Spirit Vine started before I even purchased my flight. Finding this place was in fact one of the first times I had used my intuition in what feels like years. As I sat with over 10 tabs open for different retreats (ready to analyze!) I decided I was not going to do it like that. I didn’t know exactly what I needed but I had a rough idea. I wanted to feel safe, secure and in the right hands.
Silvia’s background and reviews really drew me to Spirit Vine and I quickly applied to only one retreat. It’s all history from there! My experience was more than I could have imagined. The environment that they have created is spectacular and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Rooms were more than comfortable and clean. The food was an experience in itself! Silvia puts a major emphasis on clean eating and I completely understand why now. It gave us a much better and in-depth experience and when you are taking the time and money to do this, it is best to do it right and that is exactly what they help you do.
Every ceremony was a beautiful journey even when they were challenging. Silvia and Tio were always there for everyone and I can’t imagine being anywhere else. The group element was extremely important. There is something about sharing and being open with others that brought out a lot of learning and healing. We had a ton of fun while exploring ourselves and it was an experience that I cannot thank myself for enough. It was the single greatest thing I have ever done for myself. My connection with my inner child is now growing and developing and I am thankful that I was able to experience this relationship for the first time with ayahuasca.
Much thanks and love to the Spirit Vine team!