Ayahuasca, or Aya, is a sacred plant medicine that has been revered for centuries by Amazonian indigenous cultures as an integral part of their spiritual practices and inner healing. Today, Ayahuasca has garnered popularity in mainstream culture, leading to an influx of spiritual tourism and retreats. This psychoactive brew is crafted from the leaves and stalks of plants found in the Amazon rainforest, with additional ingredients sometimes included. The name "ayahuasca" originates from the Quechua language, where 'Aya' signifies soul or ancestors, and 'Wasca' (huasca) means vine or rope. Ayahuasca facilitates transformative experiences, including altered states of consciousness and feelings of euphoria. It's important to note that Ayahuasca is not a recreational substance; it's a potent plant combination that demands respect and thorough research before use. Our Ayahuasca ceremonies are conducted in harmony with its age-old wisdom, following the traditional practices. This ensures a secure, nurturing, and deeply transformative journey for you.

Magic mushrooms belong to the family of psychedelics and have been used for healing, spiritual awakening, and enhanced awareness for centuries. While they may appear intimidating to some, they are more accessible and gentler than many other substances. Their primary psychoactive component, psilocybin, alters the brain's perception of sensory input and has been employed for centuries to promote healing, spiritual awakening, and increased awareness. Psilocybin is also recognized for its therapeutic potential in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD. Clinical studies have demonstrated that a single dose can significantly reduce feelings of hopelessness and fear of death in patients with terminal cancer. Magic mushrooms illuminate the mind, free the spirit, and awaken the dream state. They expand our consciousness, helping us recognize the interconnectedness of all life. These fungi accelerate self-discovery, serve as a tool for healing, and provide a visionary vehicle for exploration within and beyond. Magic mushrooms are well-tolerated by most healthy adults and offer a generally smooth "come down. Magic mushrooms, under controlled and ideal circumstances, can be profoundly therapeutic, offering enduring expansive and/or antidepressant effects. Our structured approach ensures a gentle, therapeutic journey. With us, you can explore the interconnectedness of life with the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Embark on a transformative journey into the enduring wisdom of the Mayan civilization, guided by the sacred plant medicine Tepezcohuite. This botanical legacy, passed down through generations, holds a profound place in Mayan culture, thriving in the heart of our ancestral lands. Tepezcohuite is not just any plant medicine; it's an ancient healing remedy deeply rooted in Mayan culture, akin to the revered Ayahuasca in its transformative potential. Our ancestral lands offer the ideal backdrop for your journey, providing a unique and authentic experience.

Kambo is another formidable natural medicine, harnessed by the indigenous people of the Amazon. Beyond its healing and detoxifying properties, Kambo has the capacity to reset and invigorate the immune system, bestowing renewed vitality upon the entire body. In a time when traditional healing can reverse and prevent illness and trauma at the cellular level, Kambo offers invaluable support. Kambo's healing touch extends to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realms, even influencing the re-coding of our DNA. Approaching Kambo with the utmost respect, and having confidence in your practitioner is of utmost importance. Our dedication to your well-being ensures you'll experience a safe, supportive, and transformative journey. Rely on our experienced practitioners for a profound and revitalizing encounter. At Ek Lum Tulum, we include Kambo in all our earth & plant medicine retreats because of its compatibility, enhancing the journey's depth and rewards. With its abundance of potent biopeptides, Kambo can significantly alleviate chronic illnesses and assist with pain management. It is also renowned for its detoxifying and purgative properties.

Bufo Alvarius, often referred to as the sacred medicine of Bufo, is one of the most potent hallucinogenic substances known to humankind. Beyond offering new perspectives and life phases, Bufo has remarkable therapeutic potential. A recent study published by the National Institute of Health revealed that even a single use of this medicine significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), leaving individuals with sustained improvements in life satisfaction. Unlike other natural and plant medicines, Bufo operates in the realm of non-duality, where the ego steps aside, connecting us with our divine nature. It acts as a profound reset for our nervous and cognitive systems, enabling us to break free from old patterns and habits. Bufo has the potential to reveal the interconnectedness between the 'void' and our daily lives. This experience of non-duality is practical and liberating, allowing us to live from the source, unburdened by mundanity. Bufo simplifies, magnifies, and empowers, making it a royal medicine for achieving the detachment necessary for a vibrant and empowered life. It's also known for its effectiveness in addressing severe addictions, whether drug-related or tied to other behavioral and psychological patterns. The Bufo experience begins with smudging and inhalation instructions, followed by a 15-20 minute out-of-body journey. After returning to your body, the Sanctuary team provides grounding support and integration tips to enhance the healing effects. We hold deep respect and admiration for Bufo, recognizing its depth, kindness, and healing potential. Our expert guidance ensures a therapeutic experience. With our support, you'll harness the power of Bufo for life-altering breakthroughs.

Also known as the African Master Teacher medicine, Iboga is an ancient and exceptionally powerful plant medicine with origins in the depths of West Africa. For millennia, it has held a sacred place in indigenous ceremonies and played a central role in important initiations among native communities. This potent medicine offers a transformative opportunity to confront the shadows of consciousness, clear past traumas, and nurture a loving, respectful relationship with yourself and others. It guides you toward profound insights on how to enact positive change, break free from destructive behaviors, and overcome addictions. Iboga's focus is primarily on healing and resetting the mind, enabling you to rediscover the pathways to your heart, heal your body, and reconnect with your spirits. Embark on a transformative journey with us and this sacred medicine, where ancient wisdom and modern expertise converge to provide a safe, profound, and life-changing experience.

Temazcal is a mud or brick dome-like structure used for an ancient Indigenous high-temperature and steam cleansing ritual that we have perfected. This ritual aims to balance and remove toxins from the body. Mexico has recognized the advantages of the Temazcal ceremony for centuries. Part-sweat lodge, part-sacred ritual, participants often report physical, emotional, and mental well-being following the experience. With us, you'll experience the full potential of this transformative ceremony, achieving physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

For centuries, Native American and Indigenous cultures have cherished smudging rituals for their remarkable ability to dispel negative energy and invite peace and harmony into individual lives and environments. During a smudging ceremony, the smoke from burning sacred herbs and plant resins, such as Mayan copal, is gracefully fanned with a feather or hand. This aromatic smoke is directed like a spiritual cleansing bath, enveloping both the person and the space in a purifying embrace. Our experienced practitioners lead the smudging ceremony with the utmost respect and expertise, ensuring that you receive the full benefits of this ancient practice. Let us help you clear negative energy and invite peace and harmony into your life.

In the traditions of the Amazonian tribes, Sananga serves as a potent eye medicine known for enhancing night vision and sharpening perception. For contemporary seekers of spiritual healing, Sananga offers more than just visual clarity. Often employed as a prelude to natural and plant medicine ceremonies, these powerful eye drops possess an energetic healing quality that transcends the physical. Sananga has the capacity to elevate spiritual insight in those who use it, facilitating a deeper connection with inner wisdom. Sananga is a potent medicine, and while self-administration is possible, it's essential to source it from a reputable provider and educate oneself on its proper usage before embarking on this journey. Our experienced guidance ensures a safe and enlightening experience. Allow us to elevate your spiritual insight and sharpen your perception with this powerful tool.

Rapéh, pronounced "ha-peh," is a sacred and powerful Amazonian shamanic snuff, known for its profound healing and cleansing properties. Made from a blend of crushed and powdered medicinal plants, Rapéh is traditionally administered through a special blowpipe, sending a fine powder into the nostrils. Rapéh is often used as both a preparatory and post-ceremony aid to purify the mind, body, and spirit, helping participants open themselves to the upcoming ancestral and plant medicine ceremony and then help them to integrate the experience. During a Rapéh session, participants can expect a unique and intense experience that elevates them to a state of acute attention and awareness, fostering mental calmness, releasing negativity, and relieving emotional tensions. Participants often report increased groundedness, awareness, clarity, and a strong connection to their inner selves during the experience, helping clear confusion in the mind and purging toxins from the body. Rapéh contributes to a purified system, strengthening immunity and aiding with congestion issues. It can also release physical tension, leaving individuals relaxed and peaceful. With the increasing availability and societal support for plant medicines, we're witnessing the resurgence of ancient substances. Rapéh is one of these psychotropic treasures, used for millennia in sacred and spiritual practices, offering a multitude of benefits. At Ek Lum Tulum, we include Rapéh before and after most of our ancestral & plant medicine retreats because of the following benefits: Facilitating Rapéh Before Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreats: 1. Preparation and Cleansing: Because of its compatibility, it helps participants cleanse and prepare themselves mentally and energetically for the deeper work that will follow with Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreats. 2. Set Intentions: Rapéh sessions can provide an opportunity for participants to set clear intentions and focus on what they hope to achieve during the Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreat. It can help create a structured and intentional approach to the retreat. 3. Clarity and Alignment: Participants may experience increased clarity and alignment with their inner selves, making them more receptive to the insights and healing offered by Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreats. Facilitating Rapéh After Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreats: 1. Integration: It helps participants ground and integrate the insights and experiences from the Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreat, enhancing the journey's rewards. 2. Continued Cleansing: Rapéh after Ancestral & Plant Medicine Retreats offer further cleansing and purification, helping to release any residual emotional or energetic blockages. 3. Completion: Rapéh can be viewed as a completion ceremony, closing the retreat experience and preparing participants for their return to daily life. Our experienced guides will carefully facilitate the Rapéh ceremony, creating a safe and ceremonial space for participants to receive the snuff. Please note that Rapéh sessions are entirely optional, and participants are encouraged to choose what aligns best with their personal journey and intentions for the retreat.