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Inform. Nurture. Empower.
These three words are the tenants of our philosophy at Spirit Vine 
and represent our promise to each participant.
INFORM

Ayahuasca
Ceremonies

From her experiences, Silvia has developed a unique style of ayahuasca ritual that is deep, safe, comfortable and supportive. Silvia believes that the spirit of ayahuasca is the true teacher and the ceremonies at Spirit Vine are designed to optimize the ability of participants to relax deeply into their experience, connecting directly to source.
  • How is the tea made?
  • Is there music during the ceremony?
  • Will I be alone during the ceremony?
  • What happens on non-ceremony days?
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NURTURE

Body + Mind

Ayahuasca preparation is essential and you should start as early as possible to get the most benefit from your ayahuasca experience. Certain foods increase the probability of purging, nausea, headache or increased heart rate, and in some cases may also be dangerous for your health.

Spirit Vine Retreat Center nourishes your body with fresh, local food each day and offers yoga and massages on non-ceremony days. Group sharing sessions offer communal healing and one-on-one sessions are also offered; even post-retreat for integration.

  • What foods & medications should I avoid?
  • Do I have to share my experiences with the group?
  • What physical side effects are there?
  • Is there proof that ayahuasca helps process trauma?
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EMPOWER

Reconnect with
Your Power

The Spirit Vine Center is a trans-denominational space that is designed to allow the participants to optimize their own inner spiritual processes and development through self reflection and integration. Silvia will work individually with each participant before and during the retreats to ensure they are ready and feel safe.
  • What workshops will be available?
  • How will we integrate our healing?
  • Is this tied to religious practices at all?
  • Can I create art at Spirit Vine?
What Makes Spirit Vine Unique
“My method is to allow the music to guide the individual journeys of the participants, assisting only when my presence is requested directly.”

-Silvia Polivoy, Ph.D.

Guidance Before, During, & After

Silvia Polivoy, Ph.D. is the founder and lead facilitator at Spirit Vine. She will help ensure you have the most beneficial experience and is available for one-on-one therapy sessions during and after the retreat.
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Trust Those Around You

Trust that each person you are surrounded by has been carefully vetted by us before they are approved to attend. Each participant agrees to certain rules while on Spirit Vine property and will be escorted off the premises if they fail to follow them.
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Trust Your Environment

We’ll arrange a taxi to pick you up from the Ilheus airport where you will travel to the beautiful beach-side town of Itacare. After getting settled in for a couple of days, our shuttle will pick you up from your pousada and take you 
to the remote location of the Spirit Vine Retreat Center.
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Trust Yourself

You are ready for this. All of you have to do is remember that you’ve already been here.
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Founder, Silvia Polivoy, transported native plants to the property that is now Spirit Vine in 2008. Her mission is to help ensure the jungle ecosystem is preserved and protected from land developers and pollution.
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