What is Movement ayahuasca?
Movement Ayahuasca is a transformative experience designed to push participants through intense physical, mental, and emotional stress to facilitate profound personal growth.
The philosophy behind it emphasizes that true change occurs not through passive reflection but through active, intense engagement with one's body and environment. By creating an immersive, challenging setting that disrupts routine and forces individuals to confront their deepest patterns and behaviors, Movement Ayahuasca aims to break down the ego and stimulate what is called a "quantum leap"—a significant shift in perspective and self-perception. This process draws on a combination of modern science, ancient philosophies, and intense physical movement to help individuals overcome trauma, break through psychological barriers, and reconnect with their primal, authentic selves.
The ultimate goal is to cultivate resilience, clarity, and a deeper connection to life, requiring participants to push their limits and embrace the discomfort necessary for genuine transformation.
Shared Experiences
about the event
What does it include?
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Lodging
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Curated Experience led by Richard Aceves
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An experience that will shift your outlook on life
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Custom made Journal
What does it NOT include?
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Airfare
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Transportation
Note:
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We can always create a payment plan. Email info@richardaceves.com for details.
Time & Location
April 3rd-7th, 2025
Tavira, Portugal
Itinerary
Day 1- WELCOME!
16:00 Check-In Available
16:30 Welcome Gathering
17:00- 19:00 1:1 Talk with Richard to set goals for the week
19:30 Welcome Dinner
Day 2- Breach in the Ego wall and reconvene:
The first step in getting to know your truest self is by defeating the Ego. Today will mark the day you understand who you are.
6:00-13:00 Move/Breath//Journal
13:00-17:00 Lunch, talk with Richard & Relax Time (take the kayaks out, decompress, play some outdoor games)
17:00-21:00 Dinner Time
Day 3- Unleashing the Id:
Our animalistic behavior and repressed memories lie within the Id. It's time to let the inner beast out!
6:00-13:00 Move/Breath//Journal
13:00-17:00 Lunch, talks with Richard & Relax Time (take the kayaks out, decompress, play some outdoor games)
17:00-21:00 Group dinner
Day 4- Accepting The Self:
The Self is the purest and most beautiful expression of you. It can be objective or subjective. Today we learn to accept and build joy and pride in ourselves.
6:00-13:00 Move/Breath//Journal
13:00-17:00 Lunch, 1:1 talk with Richard to discuss the plan moving forward
17:00-21:00 Group dinner out in town or at the house. We will decide as a group
Day 5 - It's not a “goodbye”; it's an “I'll see you later.”
9:00 Breakfast & Wrap Up
11:30 Check-Out
The Villa
This luxurious and comfortable Portuguese country house has a private pool. The farmhouse itself has ten bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There is an outdoor bar, a large sports field, and many more luxuries, such as air conditioning and heating and a beautiful large kitchen.
Facilitator:
Richard Aceves
Movement Ayahuasca is a culmination of my life. I have always enjoyed life, but having a near death experience gave me an understanding of the importance of being present and enjoying life to the fullest. Because of this experience, 14 years ago I decided to work closely with people as a coach.
Coaching allowed me to get to know people all around the world and notice patterns in muscle imbalances and body discomfort/pain that led to the same behavioural traits such as confidence, insecurities, father/mother issues, lack of being present, lack of drive or excitement, to name a few.
This is where my interest in emotional mapping began. The development of emotional mapping showed me that discomfort points in the body are directly linked to emotional trauma and need to be dealt with in an active way.
There is so much more to training and movement than looking good naked or lifting heavy, those are byproducts. Movement can heal us. We can deal with our anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. If we work on our physical, mental, and emotional self, we allow our light to shine.
testimonials
My whole life, I’ve allowed people to use me as a verbal, physical, and emotional punch bag for my whole life - I’ve taken everything on, I get beaten and I come back for more and say go on hit me again, I’m strong enough to take it, even though I was fragile I couldn’t and wouldn’t allow my emotions to get the better of me.
One of the most beautiful moments occurred during the second retreat - I broke. I completely broke into nothing and that’s ok, because at the point in time I needed to be broken to be rebuilt.
My biggest take away from the retreats is that I now willingly explore, uncover and just fucken embrace the beauty of what is to come - it’s ok, let go and have faith.
We’re dealt a hand in life, we can play the hand, bluff or we can reshuffle, but there’s no tapping out - it’s our decision, only ours and no fucken one else’s.
Ric is an awesome human, who is an exceptional guide with a wealth of knowledge, he and his team help you find your true self without judgment and I’m grateful for pika, Rach, Ed and movement Ayahuasca.
Nicole A.
I cannot thank you enough for the incredible Movement Ayahuasca experience!! I'm having a tough time putting everything that the retreat has done for me into words.
From every morning walk, Swami session, gauntlet, expression session, and flow workout, I was blown away by all of the "ah ha" moments that came up!
When these past memories resurfaced, they helped to shine a light and brought unexpected clarity to help explain my feelings of why I don't trust myself, why I have a hard time connecting with myself, and with labels I've placed on myself that are holding me back and making things more than they actually are.
Being able to get out of my head and into my body and let myself acknowledge, feel, connect and express so many emotions that I have been holding back was so incredibly freeing, I felt lighter, taller and rejuvenated.
I can't remember the last time I've been able to sleep this good consistently! Being able to spend this time and energy with myself in this wonderful place sharing this with an amazing group of people is absolutely priceless! Also, a great reminder to keep looking for joy in all aspects of life! Thanks again!!
Katie F.
FAQ
Will I be ingesting the Ayahuasca root?
No. The experience will be solely through movement and breathing.
Can I bring my partner who will not partake in the retreat?
Unfortunately, because of the limiting sleeping arrangements, every guest must be a retreat participant.
What happens after the retreat?
Richard will write movement and breathing homework in your journal. He is also available for 1:1 mentoring. Let us know if you are interested.
Are payment plans available?
Yes! Email us at info@richardaceves.com for more information.