Prices include: 

• All the training experiences and supplies 
• Luxury accommodation at our beautiful lakeside venue, all with patio & stunning views. Limited private upgrades available at a surplus
• Daily room cleaning
• Three full deluxe vegetarian meals per day (option to add chicken or fish)
• Chichimecca Sweat Lodge
• Solar-heated Hot Tub
• Lush gardens, hammocks, and cozy shaded or full sun sitting areas
• Unlimited tea, coffee and purified water service at 24/7 beverage bar
• Staff tips
• Graduates get online access to a Global tribe of ISTA graduates (incl. community events, “ISTA CouchSurfing” and regional tribal gatherings)

Not Included:

• Travel to and from Guatemala
• Domestic transport to and from venue (shared shuttle service available - see below)
• Travel insurance

Shuttle services & transportation:

We organize a shared shuttle picking up participants on the morning of the starting day of the training at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) airport and in Antigua. This service also includes a coordinated private boat ride directly to the venue. There will also be return shuttle services available after the training. Shared transportation will cost US$ 45 each way. You'll receive all info on how to book transportation, where to stay if arriving early, and further travel options in our extensive welcome brochure after signing up.

About Pricing:

The price includes all tuition, accommodation and meals but excludes travel to the venue. Spaces are limited on this retreat and registration will close once we have reached maximum capacity to ensure a supportive participant/facilitator ratio. If you are strongly interested in attending, please notify us through this site so we can keep you informed of availability. You can reserve directly through this website using Paypal or Stripe/credit card to make your US$ 500 deposit. A confirmation email will be sent to you from info@istaguatemala.com shortly after.

Refund and Payment Policy:

A commitment to the Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience is a deep commitment to yourself. A US$ 500 deposit secures your place. The remaining balance is due 5 weeks before the starting date of the training (July 5th, 2025).

If you cancel further than two months before the training (June 8th, 2025) a $150 admin fee and any payment processor fees will be withheld. If you cancel closer than two months before the training (June 9th, 2025), the US$ 500 deposit will be withheld and is nonrefundable. If you cancel closer than 3 weeks before the starting date (July 19th, 2025), 50% of the total price will be withheld. These are our minimum commitments to you. In the case that we find a replacement for your cancellation, we may be able to refund you up till the $500 deposit minus any bank fees.

Please notify us immediately in the event that you find yourself needing additional time to prepare for this unique experience. Also note that bank charges from payments made via Stripe, PayPal and/or international transfers are the responsibility of the participant.

BEFORE SIGNING UP, PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

ISTA’s initiatory program is a week-long experience. It is an individual process supported by a group field designed to awaken strong emotions and work with personal and sexual expression. We bring awareness and nourish aspects emphasizing self-responsibility as an essential requirement to navigate sexual, shamanic, and spiritual spaces.
 
Our field acknowledges, continues to evolve, and includes some of the gifts of trauma-informed models. However, ISTA trainings are NOT a replacement for physical-emotional-mental therapy and are NOT focused on treating pathology. ISTA trainings are also not presuming to treat complex trauma or personality disorders. If you suffer from severe trauma, mental illness, or are taking medications, we recommend you consult your therapist/ psychiatrist to check if participating is advisable.
 
The ISTA field activates the life force and is, at times, emotionally intense. We recommend that individuals seek one-on-one sessions and get approval from their therapist before participating in this group process. Primarily if there are known deep-seated traumas or an inability to down-regulate oneself.
 
As a mystery school, ISTA approaches trauma from the shamanic perspective of connecting with the body and soul. Guided by a growth-centered view, ISTA supports consciousness-raising for those exposed to trauma to be agents in the creation of their own well-being rather than solely victims of traumatic events, thus, overcoming images of themselves as being powerless and being able to take charge of their lives.
 
Please consider if your mental health is ready and capable of undertaking such powerful initiations and if you can take responsibility for your mental stability. PLEASE CONSIDER IF JOINING ISTA IS RIGHT FOR YOU.
 
On that basis, we, the facilitators, acknowledge and recognize our responsibility to offer participants nondiscriminatory care, a consent-focused space, and appropriate support concerning the process as you navigate the ISTA journey.

As a last point, we suggest signing up to this training only if you have the spaciousness to fully commit to this work for the whole week, as there is minimal free time for any work-related activities that you may want to try and fit in. This is a powerful transformational container that offers deep shifts and we recommend clearing your schedule entirely for the duration of the training. You can however expect to have some minimal time to do messaging and e-mailing.

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By making the deposit payment you agree to our Payment and Cancellation Policy.