Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. 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.

Experienced guides are present. There's medical screening. There are contraindications we check.

The retreat takes place only in Nepal. For the law in your own country, ask a lawyer where you live.

Sacred plants. The method is being studied at Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London and other leading universities worldwide.

No. We cannot guarantee a specific outcome.

We create conditions. What happens depends on you and the forces you meet.

It happens. Not everyone succeeds the first time. Some need more preparation time.

If you want to try first, there's a trial day option. One day of the retreat for free. Two spots per retreat.

There can be an adaptation period. The first month may be difficult.

We provide 90 days of support after the retreat.

For most, results persist. One participant has been living without bipolar medication since 2023.

But we can't guarantee this for everyone.

Comfortable rooms with shower and hot water. Daily cleaning, laundry service available. Everything you need is provided.

Three meals a day, planned for the length of the retreat.

Complete confidentiality. We don't disclose participant names, no photos without consent.

Internet and mobile service available. But we recommend minimizing contact with the outside world during the retreat.

We meet you at the retreat venue. We can help with a connection or a hotel if needed.

If you need a visa for India, we will help with the paperwork. For citizens of most countries, a Nepal visa is issued on arrival.

Yes. At least two weeks before you need to stop alcohol, smoking, meat, coffee.

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

After selection we'll provide full diet and recommendations.

Comfortable clothes. Warm things for evenings, it's cool in the mountains. Climate is mild, warm during the day.

Full list sent after confirmation.

No. Experience helps but isn't required.

We work with people of different preparation levels.

Men's and women's retreats take place at different times.

If you want to go through this with your partner or individually, contact us to discuss options.

Schizophrenia and psychosis. Severe heart disease. Epilepsy. Pregnancy.

Age of participation: 21 to 70.

Any romantic, love or sexual relationships are prohibited at the retreat — between participants, between the guides and participants, and with staff. No exceptions.

The retreat is led by a couple, Elena and Sergiy. A male guide is never alone with a female participant, and a female guide is never alone with a male participant.

Accommodation. Three meals a day, specially selected for the time of the retreat. 4 ceremonies in 9 days, all in the daytime. 4 preparation meetings before the retreat and 4 online integration meetings over the 90 days after. Work with the guides. We meet you at the retreat venue.

Not included: the international flight and the visa.

We answer all your questions on a consultation call. More on a separate page.

Yes. If you want to extend your stay after the retreat, we'll help with recommendations.