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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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sarahlew
March 6, 2017 at 7:57 amSpirit Vine is an amazing, safe place to experience ayahuasca, especially if its your first time. The retreat space has a beautiful relaxing and grounding energy which is felt as soon as you arrive. The structure of the retreat itself is well done with inner child, past life regression workshops etc. prior to drinking which enables you to really get the best and most healing experience from the ayahuasca. Sylvia and Rohan work as a great team, with a nice, relaxed approach making your experience feel safe but still confident in their abilities to guide you on your journey. For myself, overall a great first experience with ayahuasca! Would recommend. 🙂
Katie11
January 11, 2017 at 2:43 pmMy time at spirit vine was very special. Sylvia is an incredible woman living her bliss in a green jungle paradise. Rohan, a volunteer, is also amazing because he is so patient and in tune with people around him. The two of them worked very well as a team, and I felt totally comfortable going to either of them for questions, guidance, or just fun conversation. The place is run so well down to the last detail, you are cared for, considered, and encouraged to grow. This is a place for healing, and there are few things as magical as that. The rooms are gorgeous, the food is delightful, and the workshops are intelligent and unexpectedly useful. If you are ready to grow, learn, and trust this is the perfect place to do it. I had such a wonderful time here I plan on returning as soon as possible.
svizy
December 29, 2016 at 3:18 pmI just completed the December retreat at spirit vine and it was the most magical and productive Christmas gift I could’ve given myself. I have never felt so safe and comfortable as I did here. The way the retreat and ceremonies were conducted allowed me and all the other wonderful group members to open up completely and transform the dark parts within to beautiful light and color. The expert guidance of the shamaness Silvia helped me and many other people break very difficult patterns that had been causing pain and suffering. I will be definitely come back to continue my journey of self-discovery.
Apart from the workshops and ceremonies, everything else was also beautiful. The food, the bungalow, the swimming pond, the beaches and the jungle-spectacular and breath-taking. Highly recommend to anyone who feels the call to ayahuasca!
robertfil
October 30, 2016 at 5:28 pmThis is a review of my first retreat at Spirit vine in Brazil after 9 retreats in the Peruvian Amazon at different centers.
For many years I thought that Peru was the way to go for ayahuasca but after my experience at Spirit vine I am certain this is where I will go back every single time. It was the most serene and divine experience I have had in my entire life! The days I spent here with the angel Silvia taught me what it means to live with an open heart, to live with compassion and to love unconditionally. The care and compassion with which she facilitates the entire retreat experience opens up the portal for the most profound transformation.
Silvia conducts workshops where she teaches very powerful techniques to optimize the experience and to integrate the lessons into daily life. These techniques are not just for the retreat, they can be used throughout life to deal with any type of challenging situation. Silvia exemplifies what it means to live the path unlike most of the facilitators I’ve met earlier who just talk about it but are completely incoherent with their actions.
Most of the experiences I’ve had in Peru are a theater and run as a business where money is given far more importance than learning from the plant. The tourism in Peru has also attracted a lot of bad energy, I felt much safer in Brazil where ayahuasca is still respected as a sacrament. The overall energy is much cleaner and conducive to the experience.
The natural beauty of the center, the gardens, the natural swimming pond, the bungalows, the temple space, the massages and the scrumptious food enhances the entire experience and gives a feeling of safety and comfort which helps to surrender to the divine magic of this sacred plant. I highly recommend the experience here! Best wishes to all that embark on this journey 🙂
degnan
September 7, 2016 at 4:49 pmMy experiences at Spirit-Vine Retreats have far surpassed my expectations and all of my previous ayahuasca experiences. Silvia is a gifted shaman and teacher, and she has created a jungle paradise for seekers wishing to commune with the spirit of ayahuasca. She coaches participants on how to actively engage in a dialogue with the spirit and express their needs and intentions. Her counsel is steady and comforting during ceremonies and sessions, and participants receive strength and support from the group dynamic.
Silvia’s patience and the personal attention she gives to each participant creates a safe setting, and the beautiful environment could not be more perfect. The health benefits I have received from ayahuasca are immeasurable, and I am profoundly grateful. I wholeheartedly recommend Spirit-Vine Retreats to anyone contemplating an ayahuasca journey.
Mary