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If you have doubts

That's normal. Here's what concerns people before making the decision

What if something goes wrong during the ceremony?

Emergency help is available. Every day we measure blood pressure and glucose levels.

Since November 2022, 100+ ceremonies: not a single hospitalisation, not a single ambulance call, and no one has left a ceremony because they felt unwell. Guides are present throughout the entire process.

What if I have a psychological crisis?

The retreat is led by Sergiy and Elena, and they are with you the entire time.

Elena has 28 years in deep psychotherapy. She has seen hundreds of crisis states and knows how to guide people through them. Sergiy has been through 100+ ceremonies himself and has guided 100+ people through this process.

Panic, fear, disorientation, all of this happens. And all of this is part of the process that the guides know how to navigate.

I'm on medication. Is this dangerous?

No one cancels your prescriptions, including us. What you take is a question on the application form; admission is decided by a medical professional.

How can I trust the guides?

Led by Sergiy and Elena — we are a couple and lead every retreat together. Both have led ceremonies in Nepal since November 2022, each with 100+ personal ceremonies. Elena is a psychologist with a university degree, in practice since 1998.

Elena went through healing from stage III sarcoma. She has initiation in shamanic traditions of Amazonia and Tibet.

Sergiy's path began with healing his own body and led to the work he does now.

This is a personal path, not a profession chosen out of curiosity. More on the Guides page.

I'm afraid of losing control of my body

During the ceremony there can be physical manifestations. Nausea, sweating, weakness. Vomiting happens, but not for everyone.

The ceremony space is prepared for this. 100+ people have been through this experience. The guides know how to support you.

How long does the process last? Can I stop it?

The ceremony lasts several hours. Technically you can stop, but you shouldn't.

It's like surgery. If you stop in the middle, it's worse than not starting at all. The process needs to be completed to get results. The guide is there and helps you get through.

I'm afraid of being vulnerable around strangers

The group is small: up to four people of the same sex, up to eight in the men's camp. Everyone came with a similar request. Everyone is in an equally vulnerable position.

This creates an atmosphere of support, not judgment. Many say that the connection with the group became an unexpected gift of the retreat.

What if it doesn't work for me specifically?

Possible. We don't give guarantees.

But if you passed selection, prepared, and are ready to trust the process, chances are high. 100+ people have walked this path. Results on the Results page.

What if I get worse after the retreat?

The first month can be difficult. It's an adaptation period when the old is already gone but the new hasn't settled yet.

We provide 90 days of support after the retreat. Calls with the group and guide, nutrition recommendations, psychological support. Individual consultations available on request.

How do I return to normal life after such an experience?

Integration is part of the program. After the retreat you're not left alone.

Group calls help process the experience. Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations support the body. If individual work is needed, it's available.

How do I know this isn't a cult?

We don't require belief. We don't take phones. We don't isolate you from family.

You can contact loved ones at any time. Phones are prohibited during ceremonies, but between processes they're with you. You arrive, go through the program, leave. No obligations afterward.

Still have questions?

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