Name: APL Shamanic Journeys
Address: Edif. Golden, Av. Ricardo Soriano, 72, B, 1a Planta, Marbella, Málaga
Rating: 5.00

“If I could, I would give APL Journeys not only 5, but 5.000 stars. The 8-day Ayahuasca retreat I did with APL Journeys in March 2022 was one of the most amazing, wonderful and transformative experiences I have ever had. This was my very first experience with Ayahuasca. For me it was very important to pick a retreat that 1) was hosted by a real curandero (= shaman), 2) respected the plants, the process and the Amazonian traditions and 3) made me feel medically and psychologically safe. APL provides all that and even more. In their holistic approach, they bring together the potency of the plants, the ancient wisdom of the rainforest, the modern knowledge of fields like psychology or neuroscience and finally, tools and practices for mental wellbeing. At an APL retreat, you don’t simply drink the Ayahuasca medicine and go home soon after, but you participate in a week-long therapeutic cleansing of your physical, energetic, and spiritual bodies. There is sound baths, yoga, meditation, breathwork, massages. Not only the APL team, but also the beautiful property in the south of Spain, the surrounding nature, the amazing kitchen crew – they all make this experience unforgettable. Boris and Sasha, the founders of APL journeys, have spent many years studying plant medicine, doing dietas in the Amazon rainforest and facilitating ceremonies. Together with the curandero, they not only make sure that your experience is as close as possible to the original traditional ceremonies hosted in the rainforest, but also that you learn a lot about the scientific and biological aspects of plant medicine and even get to know different plants from the Amazon. Everyone at APL Journeys is doing God’s work in one way or another: Alberto, the curandero, is guiding, teaching, chanting, creating and protecting the safest of spaces. Boris and Sasha are facilitating, guiding and teaching. Amanda, the therapist, is helping everyone to understand, integrate and feel safe. Crystalline, the yoga/breathwork/spiritual teacher, and Ubi, the sound healer, help you tune in to the right frequencies before and in between ceremonies. Kristina makes sure you get all the information and answers you need to come to the retreat feeling confident and prepared in the best way possible. Danielle and Angeles nourish you with their delicious food and loving hearts. Every part of the process, from the medical prescreening, the preparation guidelines, the handling of questions and insecurities, the organization of operations and logistics, to the communication, moderation and guidance (before, during and after the retreat) evokes trust, is well thought out and beyond professional. The whole team is incredibly experienced and extremely professional. I came to the retreat with the intention of better understanding my purpose in life and the desire to feel more joy. And boy, did the medicine deliver. :D I left the retreat with a clean body, clear heart and mind, a new, wonderful, loving family, feeling lighter by a ton and in love with life herself. While every person’s experience with Ayahuasca is very unique, individual and different, every single participant in our group got exactly what they needed and we were all witnesses to some impressive transformations. For this, I will be forever grateful to APL. If you’re being called to meet Mama Aya (in Europe) and are ready to trust, respect and surrender, I wholeheartedly and unconditionally recommend APL Journeys.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Came with fear and doubts, left with happiness and gratitude! If you need or want to change your life you should trust these people. They will guide you to get to know yourself much better than you have before. If Alberto is your shaman, trust this man! He will always be there if you need him to be. Thanks again to everyone 🙏🏽 You guys are awesome and you are doing humanity a big favor!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“To me my first experience with ayahuasca couldn't have been better. The guides were very helpful and welcoming. A nice mix of warmth and professionalism! Even though my first trip was very challenging I always felt safe and taken care of. I was impressed by Boris & Amanda's ability to put every experience no matter the "weirdness" of it into context, so that I and the other participants could get as much out of it as possible. I realized that it's my own readiness and ability to surrender that is most important to how I perceive the experience. The APL guys have set up the ideal surroundings and level of trust and professionalism to do just that. Maybe this sounds like one of those fake reviews, but I wholeheartedly have nothing else than good to say after my experience. You who are reading this will of course have your own experience, but I am already considering going again in proper time and would fully recommend it to anyone who considers doing it. Food is great, location is as well, all in all a well rounded experience. A perfect mix of Amazonian tradition that the shaman provided with the luxury of Westen comfort and psychological assistance. Thank you to APL. I came depressed and suicidal and left with a newfound trust, understanding and joy for life 🙏”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Well where to start when writing a review? This was beyond question the most profound & life changing experience for me. It was grueling at times, but beyond that incredibly healing & beautiful is a word that cannot contain what I want to say. I am so grateful that I chose APL, taking Ayahuasca is a big decision & that should not be underestimated, but you could not be in better hands with the APL team & I have no hesitation in recommending them, more than that, I personally would not do it with anyone else. The team are second to none, kind, compassionate, pragmatic, supportive in every possible way you can imagine & actually they themselves are the best possible advert you could have for Mother Aya. Boris, Amanda, Krystalline, Sasha thank you so much, I owe you such a huge debt of gratitude. Thank you to Danielle & Angeles for the delicious food and a special thanks to the beautiful human that is Alberto, our curandero, who took us on our journey of healing. Some tips for those contemplating going on this journey, make sure you understand the significance of what you are doing & have a clear intention. Approach with the respect & humility the journey does require & follow the diet! At times it may be difficult, but you will not regret it! To all at APL, thank you from the bottom of my heart Natalie 🙏🏼💜”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Im extremely impressed by the team and the service they provide. The location is incredible, good is amazing and of course the actual aya experience is transformative. I love the Amanda, Boris, Sasha and Kristaline and how they were incredibly supportive. Thanks you”

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Posted 3 years ago

“A life changing retreat. I’ve worked through things & healed in a way I didn’t think was possible. One week on it’s as if I can truly breathe & relax for the first time in my life. An indescribable adventure into the self with connection to the earth, expertly supported by a kind, empathetic & knowledge team. Thank you so much Boris, Sasha, Celeste & the rest of the gang for everything you did. A thousand thank yous to Nael for your powerful insight & palpable compassion. I’m sure I’ll be back.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I scoured these reviews in the run-up to my retreat with APL and was comforted by the positive experiences. In reality, APL is so much more than any words that could be written in this box but I wanted to write them because if you are considering this journey, I cannot reccomend APL enough. Throughout the retreat, I felt so safe, held, seen and inspired by Boris, Sasha, Celeste and the extended team cooking and caring for us. Their knowledge and passion are infectious and the respect and trust they had for each other, for us and the medicine is second to none with a sense of humour to boot. It was a challenging but life-changing week and the gratitude I feel towards this experience with them as facilitators only increased since we finished our retreat. I won't say anything about the experience with the medicine itself as that is for you to discover but know that you couldn't be in safer hands than with APL. Thank you for everything, see you again when the time is right... ! X”

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Posted 3 years ago

“What a fantastic place! If you've ever considered healing through ayahuasca, this is the place to go to. Don't do it just for one night in your city without preparation. Make sure you're with people who know what they're doing. The APL team is super attentive and this has made my journey an incredible experience! Everything was so well organized and the vibe was so chill and caring. Thank you all so much for your dedication! This retreat has brought me to places I had never thought I would experience! This has been one of the biggest highlights of my life!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“It is so hard to find words to describe just how amazing this experience was! I just returned from the 6-day retreat in Malaga and am completely overwhelmed by the wonderful people and atmosphere, the deep and reflective journey with the amazing medicine, and the work with the Shaman, truly one of the most amazing human beings I have ever met. Boris, Sasha and Celeste who ran the retreat are truly wonderful and kindhearted people with much experience in this work, and the ceremonies, integration circles, all of my fellow participants, and the delicious food made the entire experience into one of the best and most important things I have ever done in my life. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone looking to experience Ayahuasca in a safe and secure setting, with people who know what they are doing and in an absolutely beautiful and calming environment!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“what a life changing transformational experience! I highly recommend APL to everyone interested in healing and learning about shamanism. the team is very experienced and takes great care of everyone during the retreat. Not only did I learn a lot about myself and shamanism, I also met many inspiring new friends. I will never forget this retreat. If you are in doubt on whether this is for you, I can ensure you that it is an amazing and unique experience that I have not experienced anywhere else. I am ever grateful to the APL team for letting me be part of this and I hope that many others get to experience it too! 💗”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I don’t believe I’ve ever had a better week in my life. Truly. It’s actually taken me another week to process my experience and I have the feeling it’s one that will stay with me for a long time to come. It's incredibly rare to not only be able to put your absolute faith and trust into a group of, essentially, strangers - but to do so and walk away having felt that it was the best choice you've ever made? Let's just say there's a part of me that is still somewhat in shock (in the best way :) Though I’ve worked with Ayahuasca before, I feel as though my experience with her through APL was entirely new and separate from past experiences. I came to the retreat with no expectations, an open mind and heart, and full trust in the team and the medicine and STILL I was entirely transformed. I left the experience reborn, with clarity, gratitude, and what I feel is a radical new spiritual perspective. I’m actually excited to get back to aspects of my life that, before, I had been actively distancing myself from. I also feel invigorated to pursue a path of healing - a focus I'd previously flirted with but never seriously considered until now. You've inspired me, deeply, and that's not something you can ever ask or pay for. It's something transferred through only through the highest level of integrity and passion. I feel as though a fire has been re-lit in me, and it's one I want to share. Thank you for giving this to me. It humbles me to the very depth of my being to know the team at APL. The wisdom, love, generosity, compassion, and powerful support - I don’t really have words that can express my gratitude, yes, but also the awe that remains in my heart for everything you all are doing. This week would not have nearly been the same without your incredible love and joy. Everything was literally perfect. True healers, are you all. Thank you for creating a strong, unwavering, and keenly enlightened space for everyone. The work continues, always, and I’m honored to be on the journey with you.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Wow! What a week! I am so grateful for APL! The whole experience was wonderful. I felt safe, cared for and supported from the moment I arrived. Our Shaman Anael was incredible, his gifts are magic. Thanks to Boris, Celeste, Sasha and the rest of the team for making my first experience of Ayahuasca an amazing one. I appreciate your knowledge and respect for the medicine. I am so thankful for the incredible people I got to meet at this retreat and would recommend APL to anyone called to this plant medicine.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“This was my first time working with plant medicine…and I was terrified. But Anael, Celeste, Sasha, Boris and everybody else who took care of this beautiful group of people that I had the privilege to be with made this experience incredible. Safety and setting, and and compassion are so important and apl exceeds at this. If you cannot commit to going to the Amazon this is probably the equivalent in Europe. Working with this spirit is hard, it’s challenging but also loving and kind and if you choose to take this step I wouldn’t recommended another retreat more than this one. They support you every step of the way. Gracias por todos”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Easily one of the best retreats around. The team @ APL really sets up the experience the right way.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“To the whole APL family, Writing a review digitally is generally with words however in this instance, Im finding it hard to search for the words that will do my week with the APL family any justice. I’d like to say a huge thank you for the most enlightening experience of my life. During the week with APL, it really broke down beliefs in my mind and opened up my heart involuntarily which is now serving me post-experience. To anyone reading this, finding it hard to decide which retreat to commit to, I highly recommend APL looking to take their first step into working with plant medicine. Thank you APL, Brad”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Best week of my life. Went to Apl not knowing what to expect and ended up getting exactly what I needed. It's impossible to put into words but feeling Mother Aya's love is something I cannot wait for everyone to feel. The team, Boris with his brilliant sense of humour and kindness, Sasha friendly and supportive, Celeste the young wise sister with the heart and voice of an angel, Anael an actual angel walking on Earth, Mik, Daniella, Angela & Ubi all these people welcomed us all with an open heart and looked after us without holding back. There are no words to express my gratitude for everything they have done for me. I felt completely safe the whole time I was there, I knew I was well looked after. The villa is beautiful and the food amazing. If you're feeling the calling, trust this is the place to go. I will be back ❤”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I am beyond grateful for my experience with Apl team. this wasn’t my first experience with mother ayahuasca but i would say it was my first real ayahuasca experience for sure .I received incredible healing and lessons from mother ayahuasca and I felt very safe and supported in every ceremony. everything was well organized( location, food, sound healing and massage sessions ). Boris, Sascha, Celeste always went out of their way to help us and made sure everything is okay. Anael is a genuis powerful shaman and i trusted him with all my heart . Thank you Apl team for the love and great support .🙏🌷”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Thank you for this wonderful experience! I was able to meet a lot of great people, learn a lot about myself and just had a great time. Thank you for introducing us to mother ayahuasca. Hope to see you again soon!!! ❤️”

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Posted 3 years ago

“The retreat experience with APL was quite possibly the most incredible retreat I have ever been to. The facilitators, the accommodations and the knowledge all make this experience extremely comfortable despite the fact that you are going through quite possibly a major transformation! The structure for the 8 day retreat cannot be faulted. You are able to have enough support that you feel like you are being taken care of, but also plenty of down time to rest, recover and integrate each ceremony. I felt safe, cared for, understood and heard through the whole retreat, with sound baths, massages, one on one chats and the most delicious food. It was my first time working with plant medicine and I was very nervous, but the facilitators and the magical shaman have got the most calm, kind and happy energy that it really takes the intensity off. I can’t wait to come back for more. Thank you for all your work. Tehgan”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Amazing finding-me experience that everyone should do at least once in a lifetime. The team was awesome beyond expectations and the value received is immense, I balance my words well so there’s no exaggeration here. Love peace and joy to you all, deeply grateful 4 the gifts 🙏☀️ thank you ♥️🙌”

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Posted 3 years ago

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