A Complete Nervous System Reset | My Experience Holding Space at the Seraphaya Retreat in Saint Louis

There are some experiences that you don’t just remember mentally… you feel them in your body long after they’re over. This retreat in Saint Louis with Seraphaya was one of those experiences for me.

When most people hear the words “Ayahuasca retreat,” they often think only about the medicine itself. But what made this experience so powerful wasn’t just the medicine. It was the way the entire space was intentionally created to support the nervous system before, during, and after every moment of the retreat.

This was a complete nervous system reset.

From the second participants arrived, there was a sense of safety woven into everything. Trauma informed workshops helped people understand their bodies and emotional patterns with compassion instead of shame. Gentle yoga invited softness back into the body. Breathwork created space for release. Sound facilitation allowed participants to feel held, grounded, and supported through vibration and frequency.

Even the meals felt healing.

The organic, love filled plant based food wasn’t simply nourishment it was part of the experience itself. Every detail felt intentional. Every interaction carried care. Every facilitator showed up with presence.

I’ve experienced other Ayahuasca retreats before, and while every path is valid, I can honestly say this experience felt deeply different. What Seraphaya created was not just a retreat environment it was a space where people could finally exhale.

And honestly… that is rare.

As someone who works closely with sound and nervous system support, witnessing what happened throughout this retreat was incredibly emotional for me. I had the honor of helping hold space for participants, pouring love into food preparation, and facilitating sound sessions throughout the retreat.

That part touched me deeply.

Watching people soften, release, reconnect with themselves, and allow their bodies to feel safe again reminded me exactly why I do this work. So many of us move through life in survival mode without even realizing it. We become disconnected from our bodies, our breath, our emotions, and our ability to simply rest.

This retreat created space for people to come back home to themselves.

And for me personally, it also represented something much bigger.

For years, I have been manifesting opportunities like this. I’ve dreamed about bringing sound, nervous system support, and intentional healing practices into sacred spaces where people could truly feel held. Being part of this retreat felt like watching one of those prayers finally unfold in real time.

The love that moved through this space was something I will never forget.

The conversations, the vulnerability, the emotional releases, the laughter, the tears, the quiet moments of connection… every single person who showed up helped create something beautiful together.

It was an honor to witness it.
It was an honor to support it.
And it was an honor to be trusted within it.

The beautiful part is that this experience is continuing.

Registration is now open for the next Seraphaya retreat happening September 23rd–27th. If you feel called to explore this path for yourself, you can begin by registering and filling out the medical intake form to ensure you are medically ready for participation.

You can learn more here:
Seraphaya Retreat Registration

For additional questions, payment plan information, or support with the process, you can reach out to:
Lauren@Seraphaya.org

I already cannot wait for September.

So much love to everyone who shared this space together. 🤍