The Shadow and the Screaming Abyss: Two Week Special with Dennis + Dorian | Airport Transportation Included

Worlds collide in an exclusive chance to dive deeply into your healing journey alongside two luminaries of our time: Dr. Dennis McKenna, ethnopharmacologist and psychedelic scientist, followed by Dorian Yates, former professional bodybuilding champion and current proponent of holistic health, nutrition, and spiritual growth. This two-week opportunity is a special chance to learn from the perspectives of leaders who have excelled in their fields, with a wealth of knowledge and experience about overcoming adversity, breaking through limitations, and fulfilling their potential in the paths they have chosen.

Join us for a two-week immersive experience connecting with Dennis and Dorian in medicine, community, and ceremony, November 11 – 25, 2018.

Make the most of this unique opportunity while taking advantage of lower package pricing.

Dr. Dennis McKenna, PhD

Dennis McKenna’s prolific career in ethnopharmacology, botany, and psychedelic science spans a wide variety of disciplines, avenues, and countries. He has given numerous lectures on topics ranging from plant medicines, to consciousness, to spirituality, to pharmacology, and has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific papers and written books, including “The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss: My Life with Terence McKenna”, and “The Invisible Landscape” with his brother Terence. He has also organized conferences, served as principle investigator for various research projects related to ayahuasca and other plant medicines, served as professor of Botanical Medicines and Ethnopharmacology, and conducted extensive fieldwork in the Peruvian, Colombian, and Brazilian Amazon. You can read his full bio here.

Dr. McKenna’s advisory role to Soltara and extensive knowledge of psychedelics and plant medicines has informed our mission of spreading high quality information about these healing modalities. Offering a series of lectures and workshops as adjuncts to ayahuasca ceremony, Dr. McKenna will weave his scientific and cultural understanding of ayahuasca, psychedelics, consciousness, science, and spirituality throughout the week, providing an opportunity for participants to dive deeply into the world of holistic healing, from both an objective and experiential perspective.

Dorian Yates

Dorian Yates’ philosophy and spirituality has informed his approach to both his life and his prolific career. A former professional body-builder, 6-time Mr. Olympia Winner, yoga and meditation enthusiast, dedicated father and husband, and mentor to many, Dorian applies his deeply rooted values to every aspect of his life. Breaking out of the stereotype of what spirituality looks like, his mission is to help others transcend the false limitations and beliefs that may be holding them back from embracing their most authentic selves.

In the second half of this retreat, participants will have the chance to connect with Dorian, share stories, struggles, and triumphs, and learn from this legend while diving deeply into their own healing journeys. Having worked with plant medicines and holistic therapies since his professional days, he has been able to bridge this type of healing work with the discipline and commitment of a long-time champion in an intensely competitive field. Whether you’re interested in overcoming trauma, persevering through adversity, connecting with your body, or understanding the mental fortitude it takes to break through your limitations, Dorian’s life experience can help you dig deep and connect to that inner strength and power.

Earning the nickname “The Shadow” – due to his tendency to remain out of the spotlight and public eye only to emerge in major bodybuilding contests and win – Dorian’s life is a testament to authenticity, devotion, and strength. After suffering major traumatic injuries (just 3 weeks before his final Mr. Olympia competition, which he won despite them), his career as a bodybuilder ended, and he was forced to transcend his previous identity. Digging more deeply into his spiritual practice, he now espouses the benefits of yoga, meditation, ritual, plant medicine and other holistic modalities.

Explore the benefits these modalities have to offer in a safe and supportive environment. Join us November 11 – 25, 2018 for a week of integrative medicine work and deep spiritual healing, combining the time-honored practices of traditional Shipibo shamanism with in-depth discussions, workshops, and lectures from two of the most inspiring minds in the world today.

We look forward to supporting you on your journey

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Your stay at Soltara includes:

• Airport transportation (arrive & depart – see date and time details)
• 8 ayahuasca ceremonies with highly-experienced Peruvian female & male Shipibo shamans
• Multiple lectures, discussions, and sharing circles with Dr. Dennis McKenna and Dorian Yates
• All meals in our conscious cuisine kitchen, prepared fresh daily from organic, pesticide-free, local sources in an ayahuasca-friendly manner
• Floral baths on ceremony days, with medicinal plants lovingly prepared by our shamans
• Yoga classes for all levels throughout your stay
• Guided breathwork and meditation sessions
• Multiple excursions throughout your stay in one of the most abundant & biodiverse regions on the planet
• One-on-one consultations with our shamans (and translator)
• On-site integration workshops and sharing circles with our shamans and facilitators
• Access to our creative space for music, art, writing, and dance
• Access to a semi-private beach and equipment for kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling in the pristine Gulf of Nicoya
• High-speed WiFi in all rooms (although we encourage all guests to disconnect as much as possible!)
• Air-conditioning in all rooms
• Lifetime 10% discount for all return visits
• Participation in our premiere integration program and community with a highly qualified integration support team
• Optional add-ons including:
  • Professional massages (included in single and private couples lodging; additional cost for dorm-style lodging)
  • Holistic life coaching sessions

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Our program is designed for your optimal ease and comfort, so you can free your mind to focus fully on yourself and your experience.

We look forward to having you with us.

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