Ayahuasca
Integration

Ayahuasca Integration: Embodying Transformation

The true journey with Ayahuasca begins after the ceremony—in your daily life. At Arkana Spiritual Center, we emphasize that integration is the key to turning profound insights into lasting, tangible changes. Integration means applying the lessons and wisdom you’ve gained to live with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.

We offer tools, support, and our unique 8P Method of Integration to keep you grounded, empowered, and connected to your healing journey.

The 8P Method of Integration

At Arkana, we’ve developed a structured approach—the 8P Method—to help you embody transformation and sustain balance across body, mind, and spirit. These seven practices encourage mindfulness, self-reflection, and action as you integrate Ayahuasca’s teachings into your everyday life.

1. Practice

Put your teachings into action.

  • Revisit your journal to reflect on the lessons received during ceremony.
  • Implement daily habits aligned with your healing:
    • Yoga or meditation
    • Mindful walking
    • Conscious breathing
    • Journaling new insights

Remember, knowledge that isn’t applied becomes stagnant. Make your integration a tangible, lived experience.

2. Prune

Cut away what no longer serves you.

  • Release toxic habits, relationships, beliefs, or behaviors hindering your growth.
  • Make space for love, light, and healing.
  • Reflect on these questions:
    • Am I good company to myself?
    • What thoughts or habits do I need to let go of?
  • Protect and nurture your connection with yourself—this is your most vital relationship.

3. Pilgrimage

Cultivate an Inner Pilgrimage.

  • Develop a daily practice of stillness through meditation or breathwork.
  • Turn inward to explore the “sacred within” and observe your thoughts with compassion.

Build a deep familiarity with your inner peace, learning to return to it despite life’s challenges.

4. Pause

Take a moment to verify your inner state.

  • Pause frequently to check in with yourself:
    • What am I holding onto right now?
    • How can I expand or improve this state?
  • Breathe, observe, and reconnect with the vastness of your heart.
  • Respond consciously to life’s events instead of reacting unconsciously.

5. Patience

Be patient with your process.

  • Healing and transformation take time—celebrate small victories along the way.
  • Speak to yourself with kindness and gentleness.

Allow mistakes to teach you, and trust that growth unfolds at its own pace.

6. Preach Not

Protect your energy and share mindfully.

  • Avoid over-sharing your experience with those who may not understand its depth.
  • Let your transformation speak for itself.
  • When others notice your change, they’ll naturally seek your wisdom—share intentionally and generously.

7. “Plaugh” (Play and Laugh)

Approach life with lightness.

  • Integration can feel heavy at times, so balance it with play and laughter.
  • Find joy in simple activities:
    • Dancing
    • Drawing or coloring mandalas
    • Spending time with children, pets, or loved ones

Remember: Healing is sacred work, but it doesn’t have to be solemn.

8. Pursue your Purpose w/Passion

Living in Alignment with your True Purpose

  • The clearer you are on why you're here, the more energy and focus you bring to how you show up.
  • Your purpose is never just for you – It's how your gifts ripple outward and uplift the collective.
  • Purpose is your inner compass – Let it guide your choices, your relationships, and your impact.

Let your purpose ignite you. Passion fuels the courage to follow your calling, even when the path feels uncertain.

Ongoing Support: Post-Retreat Integration Program 

We understand that the real work begins when you return home. Life’s challenges may test the lessons you’ve learned, providing opportunities to act from old patterns or embrace your growth.

To support you during this transition, Arkana offers:

  • Onsite Integration Workshops: Practical tools, exercises, and insights for post-retreat life.
  • One-on-One Integration Sessions: Personalized support with experienced facilitators to address challenges, maintain clarity, and deepen transformation.
  • Online Community: Join the Arkana Integration Mastermind and our Social Media community groups for ongoing connection, support, and sharing with fellow participants and facilitators.

Practical Steps for Integration

  • Follow the Dieta: Adhere to dietary guidelines to maintain balance and support healing.
  • Develop a Practice: Dedicate time daily for meditation, journaling, or mindful movement.
  • Spend Time in Nature: Ground your energy and find peace by reconnecting with the earth.
  • Build Supportive Relationships: Stay connected to your retreat group and find others walking similar paths.
  • Take Care of Your Body: Prioritize nourishing food, exercise, and self-care routines.

The Journey Continues

Ayahuasca initiates a process of profound healing, but it is your commitment to integration that determines the depth and longevity of your transformation. At Arkana, we’re here to provide the tools, practices, and support you need to thrive long after your retreat.

“Healing does not end with ceremony; it begins when you integrate the lessons into your life.”

One of the Top Ayahuasca Centers in the World

We are honored and privileged to be recognized by independent review sites as one of the most reputable Ayahuasca Centers in the world. In a short span of eight years, we have received over 1,000 five-star reviews on AyaAdvisors, TripAdvisor, and Google, each reflecting the quality and care we bring to our work. Choosing the right Ayahuasca Retreat Center doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We invite you to read our guests' experiences and discover what makes Arkana such a truly magical place.

Ready for Your Healing Journey?