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About Tandava Retreats
Retreat Overview
Tandava Retreats runs medically supervised 5‑MeO‑DMT retreats in the mountains of Tepoztlán, Mexico. Retreats are presented as individualized, science- and data‑driven programs with on‑site medical staff, thorough intake, and extended integration support.
- 👤 Founder(s) / CEO: (Needs confirmation)
- 🏢 Host / Organization: Tandava Retreats
- 📍 Location: Tepoztlán, Mexico
- 🗣️ Language Spoken: English (site primary language)
- 👥 Number of Guests / Facilitators: Up to 6 guests (plus staff/facilitators)
- 📅 Number of Days / Sessions: (Not explicitly listed) includes 2 private medicine sessions (up to 3 rounds each) and multiple integration sessions
- 💵 Price Range: (N/A)
- 💊 Medicine Type: Pure 5‑MeO‑DMT (explicitly not Bufo toad secretion)
- 💙 Specializing In: Psychedelic healing for transformation, mental health support (depression/anxiety/PTSD referenced)
- 🌿 How Medicine is Sourced: Pure 5‑MeO‑DMT (ethical, consistency/safety emphasized)
- 🩺 Medical Emergency Plan (If no doctor on site): On‑site Doctor during ceremonies; local medical professionals available; practitioners are certified first‑aid responders
- 🔗 Booking Link / Website: Book
Retreat Highlights
- Medically Supervised – Ceremonies are delivered with medical staff on site and a stated on‑site Doctor during ceremonies to prioritize safety.
- Individualized Preparation – Guests receive individualized prep including a thorough medical intake and two weeks of private preparation via Zoom.
- Data‑Driven Research – The organization highlights collaborations and scientific study (example: collaboration referenced with UCL) to inform protocols.
- Small Group Size – Retreats keep groups small (up to 6 guests) for focused, one‑on‑one attention from facilitators.
- Multiple Medicine Sessions – Packages include two private medicine sessions (each session can include up to three rounds).
- Comprehensive Integration – Includes on‑site integration sessions and up to four weeks of private post‑retreat integration support.
- Center Amenities – Retreat center amenities include pool, steam sauna, and jacuzzi along with farm‑to‑table meals and mountain setting.
About This Retreat
About This Retreat
Tandava Retreats combines modern clinical practices and traditional integrative approaches to deliver curated 5‑MeO‑DMT therapy. The program begins with medical and psychological screening and a series of preparatory calls and two weeks of private preparation via Zoom. On site, participants engage in morning practices (breathwork, stretching, meditation), private medicine ceremonies administered in a careful, medically supervised container, and a range of integrative practices such as satsangs, sound healing, and a sweat lodge ceremony.
After ceremonies, the retreat emphasizes integration through on‑site sessions and continued private support for up to four weeks with a dedicated specialist to help translate experiences into lasting change.
Accommodations
Travel & Arrival Details
📍 Venue / Exact Address: Tandava Retreat Center, Tepoztlán, Mexico (exact street/address provided after booking)
✈️ Getting Here:
- Fly into Mexico City (Benito Juárez / MEX) and arrange ground transfer — the center is approximately a 90‑minute drive from Mexico City airport.
- Local transfer/shuttle details provided after booking (Needs confirmation).
🧳 Travel Tips:
- Plan for a mountain climate and allow the 90‑minute ground transfer time from Mexico City.
- Bring identification and any medication information for intake screening (Needs confirmation).
Accommodation Options
Name: Tandava Retreat Center (on‑site guest rooms at the Tepoztlán center)
Price: (N/A)
Details: King‑sized bed, shelf space, drawers, hangers, bedside tables, natural light and mountain views; Wi‑Fi noted in room description.
Inclusions: Full access to retreat amenities (pool, steam sauna, jacuzzi, common areas) and farm‑to‑table meals.
Notes: Small group sizes; rooms described as comfortable with mountain views.
- 📶 Free Wifi
- 🛁 Towels
- 🏊 Pool
- 💦 Steam Sauna
- ♨️ Jacuzzi
- 🍽️ Farm‑to‑table meals / on‑site chef
- 🗺️ Guided town adventure
Venue & Amenities
- 📶 Free Wifi
- ☕ Coffee/Tea (on‑site service / chef)
- 💆 Steam Sauna
- ♨️ Jacuzzi
- 🏊 Pool
- 🍽️ 3 daily organic farm‑to‑table meals
- 🗺️ Guided town adventure
- ❄️ A/C in Rooms (Needs confirmation)
- 🧘 Dedicated Yoga Studio (Needs confirmation)
Venue Description: The center is set in the mountains of Tepoztlán, Mexico, offering a secluded, natural environment with views and outdoor amenities designed to support healing and integration.
Meals
Three daily organic farm‑to‑table meals are provided during the retreat; the site references an excellent chef and a farm‑to‑table approach for onsite meal service.
Ceremony
Practitioner Profiles
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Source: tandavaretreats.com Joel
Facilitator
(Needs confirmation)
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Source: tandavaretreats.com Victoria
Facilitator
(Needs confirmation)
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Source: tandavaretreats.com Melanie
Facilitator / Integration Specialist
(Needs confirmation)
Ceremony & Medicine Info
Type of Plant Medicine: Pure 5‑MeO‑DMT (the site explicitly notes they do not typically offer Bufo Alvarius / toad secretion)
Setting & Atmosphere: Participants are seated on comfortable pads with two professional facilitators present; ceremonies take place in a controlled, supportive container at the retreat center.
Opening Practices: Preparation includes intake, breathwork, meditation and facilitator‑led orientation prior to medicine sessions.
Facilitation Style: One‑on‑one facilitation within a medically supervised framework; evidence‑based protocols and individualized dosing/approach.
Participant Experience: The program emphasizes temporary dissolution of subjective self/ego which the site describes as facilitating deep transformational shifts.
Safety & Support: A Doctor is on site during ceremonies; practitioners are first‑aid certified and local medical professionals are available if needed.
Duration & Closure: Sessions may include up to three rounds per private medicine session; package includes integration and closure practices post‑ceremony.
Cultural/Spiritual Context: The center integrates modern therapeutic practices with traditional integrative rituals (e.g., sweat lodge, sound healing) as part of the container.
Safety & Screening
Pre-Retreat Screening Includes: Thorough medical and psychological screening/intake, safety intake form, discovery calls and preparatory sessions to determine suitability.
Contraindications: Specific medical contraindications are not listed on the provided page (Needs confirmation).
On-Site Safety & Emergency Support: Trained facilitators (first‑aid certified), on‑site Doctor during ceremonies, and access to local medical professionals for emergencies.
Emergency Medical Support: The retreat states local medical professionals are available and an on‑site Doctor attends ceremonies; exact emergency protocols beyond that are (Needs confirmation).
Schedule
Before the Retreat
Prospective guests schedule a 15‑minute discovery call, complete a safety intake/screening form, and place a holding deposit to secure their booking. After deposit they are assigned a facilitator and undertake two weeks of private preparation via Zoom to personalize the experience and complete medical/psychological intake assessments.
During the Retreat
Daily life includes gentle morning practices (stretching, breathwork, meditation), farm‑to‑table meals, and scheduled medicine ceremonies typically in late morning; free/quiet integration time occurs in the afternoons, followed by evening integration practices such as satsangs and sound healing. Ceremonies are one‑on‑one with professional facilitators present, with a medical practitioner on site during ceremonies for safety. Optional activities include hikes, town visits, swimming, and other downtime to integrate the experience.
Example Schedule
Schedule Overview: Morning breathwork/meditation, farm‑to‑table breakfast, medicine sessions typically late morning, afternoon free time for integration, evening integration ceremonies or practices.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
- Arrival and check‑in (times vary)
- Intake review and orientation
- Gentle evening welcome practice
- Group dinner and introductions
Day 2: Ceremony Day
- Morning breathwork and meditation
- Breakfast
- Late morning private medicine session (1:1 facilitation, medically supervised)
- Afternoon rest and integrative practices
- Evening sharing circle or satsang
After the Retreat: Post Integration
Post‑retreat support includes two on‑site integration sessions during the retreat stay and up to four weeks of private integration with a dedicated specialist after departure. Tandava emphasizes continued community connection and recommended practices to help embed changes in daily life.
The Fine Details
Inclusions & Amenities
Included in Price: Thorough medical intake and pre‑ceremony assessment; small groups and personalized attention; two weeks of private preparation via Zoom; two private medicine sessions (up to 3 rounds each); two on‑site integration sessions; three daily organic farm‑to‑table meals; full access to retreat amenities; guided town adventure; traditional sweat lodge ceremony; candlelight sound healing; four weeks of private integration with a dedicated specialist.
Not Included in Price: Travel to/from Mexico, personal incidentals, and any extras not explicitly listed in the package (Needs confirmation for exact exclusions).
Policies
Booking & Deposit Policy: A holding deposit is required to secure a booking; guests complete a safety intake prior to full booking and are assigned a facilitator after deposit.
Cancellation Policy: The site indicates that if specialists determine a guest is not suited for the retreat they will offer a full refund; full standard cancellation terms are not detailed on the provided page (Needs confirmation).
Health & Safety Policy: Medical and psychological screening is mandatory; sessions are conducted with medical staff onsite and practitioners are first‑aid certified to prioritize participant safety.
Review Summary
Customer Reviews
Summary from our sources says:
- “I had a wonderful experience with Victoria and Joel at Tandava Retreats. Their mastery is undeniable…” — Swati Sharma
- “The facilitators at Tandava are Heaven Sent!…to find strength, healing, clarity and the ability to deal/cope with my addictions, PTSD and depression.” — James
- “This retreat far surpassed any expectations I had. The container…was the sweetest safest warmest nest to allow me to go deep into my own process…” — Kirsty
Tandava’s testimonials emphasize strong facilitation and a carefully maintained container, consistent safety practices (medical staff on site), meaningful integration support, and transformative outcomes reported by guests. Accommodations and meals are repeatedly noted as supportive of the retreat process. (Testimonials)
– Summary of testimonials generated from available data
Pricing & Booking
Pricing & Booking
Room Name: All‑Inclusive Retreat Package (on‑site lodging at Tandava Retreat Center)
Price: (N/A)
Duration / Notes: Includes intake & prep, 2 private medicine sessions (up to 3 rounds each), on‑site integration, 3 daily organic meals, full access to amenities, and 4 weeks of private post‑retreat integration.
Booking Link: Book
FAQs
FAQs
General Experience
Q: What is the deeper intention behind this retreat?
A: The site explains that 5‑MeO‑DMT is used because temporary dissolution of the sense of subjective self can allow deep transformational shifts and pattern re‑framing.
Q: How many ceremonies are included?
A: The program lists two private medicine sessions (each session may include up to three rounds).
Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: Suitability is assessed during consultation and screening; specialists will discuss fit during calls and may advise against attendance if not appropriate (and may offer a refund).
Safety & Screening
Q: What screening is required?
A: Guests complete a medical and psychological screening/intake and a safety intake form prior to booking; discovery calls are part of the intake process.
Q: Are there medical or psychological conditions that would prevent attendance?
A: The site states specialists determine suitability during screening and will explicitly notify guests if the offering is not appropriate for them (and offer a refund in such cases).
Q: What support is available if I have a difficult experience?
A: Trained facilitators are present during ceremonies, practitioners are first‑aid certified, and an on‑site Doctor and local medical professionals are available if needed.
Facilitation & Team
Q: What training do the facilitators have?
A: The site notes practitioners are certified first‑aid responders and emphasizes an experienced facilitation team; full training/qualifications are not itemized on the provided page (Needs confirmation).
Q: Who leads the ceremonies, and what is their lineage/qualification?
A: Ceremonies are led by professional facilitators with medical staff present; specific lineage or formal qualifications beyond first‑aid certification are not detailed (Needs confirmation).
Q: Will there be support staff?
A: Yes — facilitators and on‑site medical staff attend ceremonies and provide support throughout the retreat.
Q: Is integration support included, and what does it look like?
A: Integration is included: two on‑site integration sessions plus up to four weeks of private integration with a dedicated specialist after the retreat.
Logistics & Setting
Q: Where is the retreat located, and how do I get there?
A: The center is in Tepoztlán, Mexico — approximately a 90‑minute drive from Mexico City airport.
Q: What is the accommodation like?
A: Rooms are described as having king‑sized beds, shelf/drawer space, hangers, bedside tables, natural light, mountain views and Wi‑Fi.
Q: What’s a typical day like?
A: Mornings begin with gentle practices (stretching, breathwork, meditation), followed by breakfast, medicine ceremonies typically late morning, afternoon free/integration time, and evening integrative practices like satsangs.
Q: What type of food is provided?
A: The retreat provides three daily organic farm‑to‑table meals prepared by an on‑site chef.
Q: Is Wi‑Fi/phone service available?
A: Wi‑Fi is mentioned in the room descriptions.
Preparation & Packing
Q: How should I mentally/physically prepare?
A: Guests receive two weeks of private preparation via Zoom with assigned facilitators and pre‑ceremony assessment calls to prepare mentally and logistically for the retreat.
Payments & Policies
Q: What is the cost and what’s included?
A: Specific pricing is not listed on the provided page; the package content is listed (see inclusions). For booking and price details guests are directed to begin the journey/booking flow.
Q: What is your cancellation/refund policy?
A: The site states that if specialists determine a guest is not suited for the program they will offer a full refund; full standard cancellation policy details are not present (Needs confirmation).
Community & Culture
Q: What kind of people typically attend?
A: Testimonials reference a diverse set of guests including business owners, therapists and veterans, suggesting an international and varied client base (derived from testimonials).
Q: What’s the group size?
A: Up to 6 other guests (in addition to staff).
Note: Payments are made directly to the retreat provider.
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