Rythmia Life Advancement Center
Costa Rica
About This Retreat
Plant-medicine / health-transformation retreat, medically supervised, data-driven 7-day life-advancement program integrating ayahuasca plant medicine, spirituality and modern science
Programs and Upcoming Dates
Weekly 7-day/7-night retreats offered year-round
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Verification and Safety
Described as the only medically licensed facility authorized to serve ayahuasca as its core therapeutic modality
Good to know: 22,499 guests since 2016, current weekly programs
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One of the best experiences that anyone of any walk of life could ever take in their lifetime! The intentional care and devotion that every staff member has in practice is unmatched! It is a phenomenal genuine love and humility that balances the scales of humanity which help put in to focus a better fulfilled way to live! "The Church of Rythmia" ( Rythmia Life Advancement Center) has saved and transformed lives in ways that conventional methods could not. I am forever grateful witnessing my brothers and sisters be healed and and transformed to go on to live well meaningful fulfilled lives! An experience worth every moment!
Read on GoogleI was at rythmia in early 2022 and covid precautions were still in effect. I didn’t know much about ayahuasca at the time, but I know more now. The ceremonies were way too big. The classes were ok but not that meaningful. I came home and lost my mind and ended up in the psych ward a year later. Thank god I’m ok now, but I have to say that if you want a real healing experience, find another place. It might not be as “luxury” but you’ll get more hands on attention and healing.
Read on GoogleThis is truly a life transforming place. Each class in each ceremony working harmony to bring out the best self possible. Even at the age of 71 I was able to find my miracle and to discover why I am who I am. I would highly recommend Rhythmia to anyone truly worthy investment of your time and energy.
Read on GoogleThis place saved my life. The level of emotional and physical support I received at Rythmia was more than I could have imagined. It was exactly what I needed to learn how to drive the plant medicine for my first time. I highly recommend this place if you are new to ayahuasca, or even if you are an experienced user. In addition to the healers, the instructors and classes were so relatable and made a huge difference in being able to understand my experiences and how to integrate the healing I received. The higher cost is really worth every penny.
Read on GoogleMore Than a Retreat: A Foundation for a New Life My first visit to the Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica was in March 2022. Due to the profound impact of that experience, I returned in November 2025, where I spent two deeply transformative weeks that truly changed my life for the better. During my stay, I continued healing long-standing childhood trauma *while also processing deep grief after losing my mum nearly one month earlier*. Just as importantly, I learned practical wellness tools that are helping me sustain these changes without falling back into old toxic patterns, making my integration back into real life smooth and thoughtful. What makes the experience even more powerful is that the support does not end when you leave the Center. Through the RLife App and ongoing weekly coaching, I feel guided, supported, and accountable as I transitioned home. This continuity made all the difference this time, and I am deeply thankful for it. The daily practices I embraced—yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, a healthy and nourishing diet, and regular spa treatments—have become the foundation of my renewed lifestyle. These are not just experiences from my time at Rythmia, but tools I now carry with me every day. I am profoundly grateful to the entire Rythmia team. From the administrative staff to the medicine providers, class instructors, kitchen staff, and maintenance crews, everyone contributes to making this place feel like a paradise. The environment is beautiful, comfortable, and incredibly safe and supportive—an ideal space to reset, heal, and begin a new chapter. Thank you all for making what feels like a miracle truly possible. This was a genuine, life-changing experience, and I look forward to returning to the Center in the near future for continued personal growth. Best wishes to all the amazing teams. With regards, Evelyn Osorio Jimenez AUSTRALIA.
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