Join up to 35 journeyers for what alumni describe as a sacred, life-altering experience. Awaken clarity, peace, purpose, and the courage to lead from your Higher Self. Over the course of this 8-week arc, youâll experience:
⢠7-day in-person retreat in Baja California Sur
⢠3 sacred Aya ceremonies led by a traditional shamanic team
⢠2 weeks of virtual preparation
⢠5 weeks of guided virtual integration ⢠Daily yoga, movement, and breathwork
⢠Private oceanside cabanas available along with shared glamping tents
⢠Peer-led âInner Circleâ support groups
⢠Ongoing community and integration access
Heal is specifically designed for leaders, changemakers, and experienced journeyers who are ready to transmute stored trauma, expand their emotional capacity, and deepen their connection to divine purpose.
The 7-day retreat is organized through the lens of the chakra systemâfrom Root to Crownâblending sacred ceremony with experiential workshops, somatic practices, and community integration. Youâll be guided in Inside-Out Mastery: self-leadership, authentic connection, and nervous system empowerment.
We gather at the renowned Yandara Retreat Center in Baja California Sur, where desert meets ocean. Yandara is a tranquil, nature-wrapped sanctuary beloved by spiritual teachers and yogis around the world.
Our experienced facilitators have supported hundreds of visionaries, creatives, and founders in unlocking their highest potential through plant sacrament work.
Learn more below about what makes this journeyâand Ceremoniaâso unique.
One of the most sought-after retreat centers in North America, Yandara is sacred ground. Nestled just 40 minutes outside Cabo San Lucas, this beachfront desert sanctuary offers:
Yandaraâs energy is unmistakableâtranquil, expansive, and deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature. It holds you as you remember who you really are.
Our process is designed to support durable transformationâbefore, during, and after the retreatâso that the insights you receive become a way of life.
đ Weeks 1â2: Preparation (Virtual)
đż Week 3: In-Person Retreat (Yandara â Feb 2â8)
Each day focuses on a chakra energy center, moving from Root to Crown:
đŽ Weeks 4â8: Integration (Virtual)
Transformation begins within. Inside-Out Mastery is the process of deepening awareness, developing skills, and expanding capacityâallowing you to navigate both psychedelic experiences and daily life with greater clarity and resilience.
We can only change what we are aware of. Mindfulness sharpens present-moment awareness, helping us recognize our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. This foundation of safety allows us to explore deeper layers of our psyche and engage with life more consciously.
Real transformation requires the right tools. Inside-Out Mastery integrates evidence-based techniques from psychotherapy and psychospirituality, helping you move beyond suppression and avoidance. Whether itâs Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, or NLP, these skills empower you to embrace challenges instead of escaping them.
The deeper we go, the more capacity we need. Expanding emotional and energetic resilience allows us to stay present in intensity, whether during a psychedelic journey or everyday struggles. By strengthening our ability to hold discomfort, we unlock greater joy, love, and personal power.
Psychedelics open the door, but Inside-Out Mastery ensures you can walk through it. Through guided workshops and practices, youâll develop a sense of safety before your journey and the tools to integrate insights afterwardâturning peak experiences into real, lasting transformation.
As a non-profit church located in beautiful Colorado, we provide access to these transformational experiences in a way that most providers cannot.
The sacred entheogens that we serve are integral components of the Ceremonia religion. As such, our sacred practices and use of these sacraments are protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which has been upheld in the Supreme Court in concern with other plant sacrament churches. Additionally, Colorado recently decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms and DMT (the psychotropic compound in Ayahuasca) on November 9, 2022 in Proposition 122.
Heal is designed for members who experience with ceremony or psychedelic therapy. Within the retreat, our experienced facilitators serve the sacred entheogenic sacrament of psilocybin mushrooms in three ceremonies in accordance with the Ceremonia sacred practices. These are provided in escalating doses as an introductory on-ramp to the psychedelic experience.
Ceremonia is a non-profit, entheogenic church that combines the most advanced practices in psychology with the wisdom of sacred shamanism. Our goal is to produce deep and durable transformation in service of greater connection to oneâs Higher Selfâthe Divine withinâby facilitating a synthesis of science and spirituality through online mastermind trainings and experiential retreats.
Austin Mao (Co-founder & Head Minister) is a writer, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and licensed natural medicine facilitator. Most recently, he was the Program Director and facilitator for 1Heart, a leading Aya retreat for thought leaders and founders. Since 2020, Austin has participated in the spiritual journeys of more than 500 entrepreneurs, including Fortune 500 executives and Silicon Valley Unicorn founders.
Supporting Staff include leading psychologists and natural medicine facilitators.
"Working with Ceremonia was truly life-changing... the impact on my life, relationships, kids, and even business cannot be overstated. I don't just feel like a different person. I am a different person."
- Josh Linkner
5X Tech Entrepreneur, 2X New York Times Bestselling author, Venture Capital investor
See more reviews at www.ceremoniacircle.org/reviews.
"This weekend with Ceromonia was life changing... The space is beautiful and really fun; the other participants had great energy and open hearts; and the overall experience was magical... Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get to the next level and is looking for truly expert guidance!"
- Alex Raymond (CEO of Kapta & Host of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit)
"This was a really beautiful transformative experience... there's a tremendous amount of growth that happened and ultimately, I'm just humbled and honored to have been a part of it... the type of work that transpired here has has the power to change the world because because we're changing ourselves... if you're looking for something different, that's going to require you to do something different. And and I know that I've experienced something truly magical here."
- Dillon Dygert (2x Exited Founder)
"I just feel much more integrated and free and open and very humbled for the path ahead.... living from a place of selflessness and from a place of love and abundance and selfless service and care and community.... it shows and you're just integrity and dedication is very inspirational and valuable for the world. Thank you"
- Elvie K (Head of Strategy at Major Financial Firm)
"Austin is incredibly caring, wise and experienced in this subject matter. He has taught me a great deal about psychedelic and plant medicine integration and has been instrumental to my own personal consciousness journey."
- Dr. Anna Yusim (Clinical Faculty, Yale Medical School)
Best-selling Author, Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Love a Happier, More Meaningful Life
"The retreat space, the retreat environment, invites an opportunity for growth, because you're around all different kinds of people from different backgrounds and different states and countries. And if you come with an open mind, you can receive a lot of healing and a lot of support. "
- Kathleen Hooper (Musician)
"It's really allowed me to relate to the world in a different facet with without having to try to figure it out myself. "
- David Coombs (Coach)
"As the CEO of a psychedelic medicine technology company, I'm so happy to have met Austin and developed both a deep personal friendship, as well as a fruitful working relationship with him... One attribute that is immediately obvious about Austin is his ability to balance both the theoretical and the emotional sides of personal growth... I am incredibly grateful to have Austin in my life, and couldn't recommend him more highly for anyone seeking the masterful blend of skills he offers."
- David Champion (CEO of Maya Health)
"[It] was the most profound experience of my life and having Austin hold space with such grounded, beautiful love, helped me to feel absolutely safe within my own, personal journey of self-discovery."
- Erik Oberholtzer (Founder & CEO, 58% Water)
"It was the combination of Austinâs spiritual and practical approaches that really freed me to continue my path. Understanding my physical body, my brain, and the interaction with the work, was crucial for me to grow and evolve... Simply put, Austin guided me into the work and has inspired and energized me weekly in the proceeding nearly two years. The beautiful symmetry of the leader and guide also seeking comfort, support and guidance from those whom he is leading became part of my blueprint; we all are on the path, we are all one, we are never alone, there is a way and all of us are guides in our own way."
- Matthew Horeczko (Attorney & Founder of Matt-Law)
If you complete our full program and still feel dissatisfied, you may request to receive some or all of your donation back. Deposits are non-refundable outside this guarantee, though they are transferable to future journeys. For more information visit our website: https://www.ceremoniacircle.org/journeys/guarantee
Note: Journey Scheduling and Cancellations
Minimum Participant Requirement: Each journey requires a minimum number of participants. If this number is not met, Ceremonia may cancel or reschedule the journey, providing at least 14 days' notice. In the event of cancellation, payments are transferrable to a future journey or refundable by request.
Date Changes: For journeys scheduled more than three (3) months in advance, Ceremonia may adjust the dates with at least 30 days' notice. If the new dates are not suitable, deposits are refundable upon request.
Awaken your Highest Self in an immersive experience with a curated group of up to 13 souls. Includes 3x meals a day, and beach time.
Fresh, organic, farm-to-table vegan meals by chefs who infuse the food with love and care.
Journey inwards with three guided ayahuasca sacrament ceremonies supported by experienced facilitators and therapists.
Prepare for the journey ahead with two weeks of workshops, peer group calls, training videos, psycho-spiritual readings, consciousness exercises, meditations, rituals, routines, and nutrition guidance
Receive post-retreat support in integrating revelations and commitments with four weeks of integration workshops, peer group calls, accountability support, exercises, and more.
Surface suppressed energies and learn tools to observe, allow, and let go of limiting beliefs with fellow inspirational leaders.
Rebalance the nervous system, connect with your body, and feel the flow through guided yoga and meditations by certified facilitators.
Journey deeper through frequency and feel the healing powers of vibration.
Invoke courage and experience the extraordinary benefits of cold plunges and steam rooms in Ceremoniaâs luxury spa.
Receive support from curated peer groups led by expert facilitators for more intimate sharing and accountability
An invitation to our growing community of creators who have also awakened their Higher Selves, sharing resources, support, and love.
Round-trip group shuttle transportation between Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and Yandara Retreat Center is included, making your journey effortless and comfortable. The scenic ride along the
The day of the Root Chakra establishes the sacred container for your journey. Through intentional grounding rituals, somatic movement, and authentic relating exercises, you'll build deep safety and trust with your fellow journeyers, the land, and yourself.
The day of the Sacral Chakra invites you to reconnect with your emotional flow and creative life force. Youâll explore stored emotional energy through movement, dance, and expressive arts. By embracing vulnerability and release, you prepare your body and spirit for for insight and emotional release in the evening's ceremony.
The day of the Solar Plexus Chakra focuses on stepping out of victimhood into radical self-responsibility. Workshops guide you to reclaim lost aspects of your integrity and personal power, empowering you to embody strength and wholeness. This renewed alignment amplifies the transformative potential of your second Aya ceremony.
The day of the Heart Chakra creates space for forgiveness, compassion, and profound inner healing. Through heart-opening practices, you will reconnect deeply with your inner child, nurturing previously exiled parts of yourself. This deep heart opening facilitates expansive love, healing, and integration in the eveningâs guided breathwork ceremony.
The day of the Throat Chakra centers around reclaiming your authentic voice. You'll explore moments where youâve compromised your truth and practice speaking your boundaries clearly and compassionately. This strengthens your ability to express your truth boldly and authentically in all areas of your life. We then prepare for the final Aya ceremony.
The day of the Third Eye Chakra invites deep introspection and visionary exploration. In workshops and guided meditation, you'll celebrate your journey thus far and clarify your vision for an empowered future. Practices on conscious creatorship and abundance prepare you to manifest your Highest Vision of love, joy, and peace.
Finally, the day of the Crown Chakra integrates all the prior chakra experiences into a new way of being. Integration workshops help translate your profound experiences into practical tools for everyday life. Youâll rehearse responding with wisdom and intuition rather than reactivity, anchoring your transformation deeply and durably as you prepare to return home.
