Are retreats a scam? Any personal experiences? Considering to go to Costa Rica this December for Holidays to end this year on a good note after so much burnout.

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Try Ayahuasca while you’re there

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Depends on who it’s run by. Avoid anything run by an influencer of any sort that you found about on Instagram as a rule of thumb.

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I have been to some meditation retreats. They were expensive but totally worth it, helped me detox and reset. Depends on which retreat you’re looking at. Make sure it has good reviews and is well known! I have been to “The art of living silent retreats” and I enjoyed that.

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I am considering one too atm. Also in Costa Rica. High key scared of the second wave. I have never been to one either but seems like you pay for the community sense and company

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Depends on the retreat itself I am sure and on what you're looking for. I personally benefited a lot from retreats that hold plant medicine ceremonies. These experiences have literally changed my life, improved my mental health tremendously, helped me heal some emotional pain I was carrying around, and transformed a lot of my views about myself, others, and the world in a really positive way. If you are curious about plant medicine and would like to learn more, or if you have negative perception of it due to the media/society, and is interested in learning factual information about the history and scientific research on this topic, I highly recommend reading Michael Pollen New York Times #1 best seller book: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

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Which retreat would you recommend?

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