From our hearts to yours.. Thank you!
KEVIN / WILLIS TX / 2024
I believe Andres must be performing some of the most important spiritual and physical work, coming from someone who feels like they have tried so many things, having had the privilege of traveling, studying and learning from different tribes, shamans, and lineages, trying scores of healing modalities, plant medicines, and much more. Nothing has ever come close to the liberation I experienced with Andres, where only salt, water, and oil were required. The surreal magic was all miraculously him, his power of prayer, and his pure love and existence in the place of Christ. I was freed of something I was dealing with for my entire life, from my earliest memories, and still imprisoning me to the greatest degree of all on the day I came to see Andres.
On that day, and especially in the days that followed, he liberated me from fear, even on a physical and visceral level. He gave me a fully empowered choice, true intent, for eternity. After 36 years that began with night terrors as an infant child, I am now free as a bird, embodying the fearless unconditional love I desired to become for so long.
If you are dealing with something really, really stubborn, something really deep that you just can’t shake, something that is blocking you and getting in the way of finding and being who you really are, he can help you break that curse, end that karmic cycle, and perhaps most profoundly for a deep spiritual seeker like myself, his work revealed to me the illusion and the no-longer-necessary nature of everything I just let go, including every single one of the beliefs in my head — all were false and never really mine in the first place. This was absolutely vital for me to know the truth in my heart, so that confusion cannot return. To me, Andres is offering the gift of Life in its truest sense, to all those who are ready and humble enough to receive it.
TAMME / NEW BRAUNFELS TX / 2024
I have sat with Ayahuasca for over a year with another community. When I felt the call to continue sitting with this divine healing medicine I asked God to direct me to a safe place 🙏 that was close to my home and within my budget. One day I was ordering my Hapé as we had always used Ancestral Spirit Tribe Hapé for past ceremonies. I looked and seen they did Ayahuasca ceremonies. I knew this was my answer from God. I had sat only one night in ceremony the first time and was instantly connected to them. I know in my heart and soul I had found my soul Tribe. I am so very blessed and grateful to have this community in my life. I came to them with a broken heart. I continue to sit with them and heal my heart and soul. Sometimes God puts us where we need to be instead of where we want to be. I am growing and learning about Ayahuasca and how to hold my own space during ceremonies. What really stands out is how the women (Erica, Michelle, Iris and Stephanie)are in tune with the medicine ✨️ and hold space for you. Each one of them are there for the attendees. Having a beautiful authentic safe place I can come to and heal and learn is a true gift from God. Everyone is extremely amazing. Ayahuasca has gifted me visions during ceremonies and I see when the medicine comes on the beautiful places we go for healing. In one of my ceremonies mother Ayahuasca told me I'm exactly right where and whom I'm supposed to be with. She also told me that my son's soul is at peace that I am with a safe and authentic shaman and his facilitators with Ayahuasca. I love this path of spirituality and Ayahuasca. And I love Ancestral Spirit Tribe. I'm so very blessed to have a connected community that they have built in my life. Thank you and many more blessings and ceremonies to come 🙏✨️
ELLEN / DALLAS TX / 2024
My Aya ceremony with AST was my second experience with this medicine. I already knew that I would appreciate what the experience would reveal to me and how that could help me in my life. What surprised me was the comfort and kindness I found in my interactions and experiences with the group. The ways that I was welcomed and attended to felt very pure open, caring, and surprisingly attuned to my needs. This allowed my inner discovery and work to unfold in ways I had only imagined in the past. The music, instructions and hand holding seemed to happen as if on cue psychically attuned to my deepest needs. Thank you Michelle, Erica, Ricardo, and all. You are great artists in healing.
ALEXIS / WASHINGTON DC / 2023
Words cannot express my deepest gratitude for Ricardo, Erica, and Ethan! The selfless devotion shared by each of you is simply immeasurable. My sincerest thanks to you all for guiding and handling us so patiently and delicately each step of the way.
I am beyond grateful and look forward to the integration process post ceremony and the next journey with Ancestral Spirit Tribe!
MICHELLE / LOUISIANA / 2023
I was introduced to Ancestral Spirit Tribe, when I showed up at their doorstep for Rapeh Three years ago. They welcome me with open arms and hugs. I could tell their hearts were open and genuine. After visiting a few times and attending ceremonies. I also knew their mission was true and they were full of integrity, Non- judgment and the embodiment of love.
For me, the plant medicine removes the programming by our culture and ego defense mechanism that protects us in the world. It often provides visions or instructions of guidance to uncover our true authentic selves or Simply re-harmonizes my frequency. All the ceremonies are done in the traditional tribal ways.
For me the integration, guidance, and love from Ricardo and Erica made all the difference. My experience with them has provided new pathways, doorways and opportunities. A new perspective and the ability to feel so much joy regardless of what is happening. Healing of my body mind and spirit in so many ways. I am certain that I provided challenges for them and they stuck with me. I am absolutely grateful for both of them. I love them in the purest way and will always stand behind them in their highest integrity for the highest good of all.
STEVEN / TEXAS / 2023
Greetings and salutations! I'm very grateful to Ancestral Spirit Tribe. Every single member of the tribe has helped me along my journey and visits.
I'd like to thank sister Michelle LYons. She is a Reiki expert who has been working to help me heal my body holistically, through Reiki, yoga, breathing, medicine, diet she is an expert! I highly recommend her 1 on 1 Reiki sessions! I think she is an angel! Thank you so much Sister! ❤️
Sister Erica! Thank you so much for your frogs. The frogs are the best! A western medical practitioner told me a few weeks ago, i dont know what you're doing but keep doing it because it's working. Definitely the frog. Thank you sister! Blessings! ❤️ All tribe members should book for kambo maybe before grandmother ceremony, maybe consult with Sister Erica!
Brother Ethan! Thank you so much for being my first contact with AST when i was reaching out to you guys initially i had spoken to a few members of the tribe kind of about some superficial level stuff that was bothering me and expressing my interest in participating in tribal ceremonies some of the initial members i had contact with encouraged me to make a list of intentions, which of course I had 100 intentions lol and the medicine is already working on you somehow, someway I believed these females who i was communicating with. However, when i just became an emotional, raw, abscess type trauma in my life, you were the one who answered and told me yes it's time to come here and let us help you. Thank you brother for just cementing that decision with me on the phone. You're such a wise elder. Thanks for all the knowledge and inspiration you have shared with us and me.
Brother Ricardo! Man, what can i say! Your whole story of how you ended up in America is mind blowing. Thank you so much for starting this tribe and for keeping the tribal traditions true. Thank you for all of your cleansings. Thank you for all of your prayers and conversations and guidance. After attending multiple ceremonies and having several months to ingest and digest and process all of this information, i think its time for me to come back again and attend ceremony.
Thank you tribe members for encouraging me to do the inner work. All of you have told me that the more i put in the more i will receive and i do believe this is true. Also, i was told by my beautiful sister to always come and present myself humbly to Pachamama and ask her to show me what it is that i need to see. I believe this also is true and key to a more positive experience.
MYRNA / CHICAGO / 2023
Although the phrase "i´ve found my tribe" can often be cliche, it truly resonates deeply with me. Ricardo, Erica, Ethan, Michelle, Stephanie, Leti, Ashley, and anyone I´ve missed here with AST provides such a safe space. Their love, empathy, compassion, joy, wisdom, tender care, and support allowed me to build trust I needed to allow myself to be vulnerable and purge what was no longer serving me. Something I have not done in previous ceremonies.
Simply put, Ancestral Spirit Tribe holds the medicine sacred. Thank you. I love you.
ALEXIS / WASHINGTON DC / 2023
Words cannot express my deepest gratitude for Ricardo, Erica, and Ethan! The selfless devotion shared by each of you is simply immeasurable. My sincerest thanks to you all for guiding and handling us so patiently and delicately each step of the way.
I am beyond grateful and look forward to the integration process post ceremony and the next journey with Ancestral Spirit Tribe!
ROSINA / TEXAS / 2023
Ancestral Spirit Tribe welcomed me with authentic love and complete acceptance.
Experiencing sacred medicine facilitated by Sanador and helpers has changed my life in ways unimaginable. Each journey allowed me to open up and release trauma and receive love and healing. This was provided in a safe loving space with magical healers.
I highly recommend AST to anyone seeking loving support on their journey.
STEPH / TEXAS / 2023
I began my plant medicine journey in 2019 with Taita Ricardo. I began this journey with little awareness, uncontrolled triggers, deep rooted traumas, and a true and genuine desire to heal. I reflect back in awe on the beautiful transformations that I have now moved through in my life. I continue to live in awe each and every day.
The things I have learned about myself, about the world, about God, energy and Shamanism, I could only begin to fathom just a few years ago. The beliefs I have deprogrammed, the triggers I have had to learn to accept and then love myself out of astound me.
I have learned to take care of myself physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. I have learned to pray. I have learned about the ceremonial use of plants to aid me on my journey. I have learned that I can call upon angels and my guides, for help in my life.
I have learned what true faith and conviction are. I have faith in God and conviction for the things I know in my heart and soul to be true. I have learned to listen to myself… my highest self. My intuition is strong and is becoming stronger and clearer by the day.
I have learned to see God’s plan as it is unfolding rather than after it has come to fruition. I can find gratitude in the moment rather than after the suffering has ended. I have learned to accept myself as I am, as you are, because we are all ONE. I have learned to not separate myself from others with my thoughts and judgements, as they are just a reflection of my own judgments of myself.
Ultimately, I have learned to love! This love that I have found gives me understanding and this understanding gives me peace. I have peace in my heart but most importantly in my mind.
Thank you God for this miraculous experience. Thank you Taita Ricardo for your integrity and your heart. Thank you to my Ancestral Spirit Tribe family for taking this profound journey with me. My gratitude is as endless as my love.
A’ho🙏🏼♾❤️🌱 Steph
RAY 2.0 / LOUISIANA / 2023
I first came to AST a little over two years ago with two goals, 1. to stop my wife from persistently asking me to give up my weekends and go with her and 2. To carefully observe and expose these modern day "snake oil salesman" for what they were. So after two years, here are my conclusions:
The house and property are well suited for the needs of the tribe and even though its on a busy road, for me, radiates a feeling of peace I normally only find sitting on a deer stand at dawn. (Yes its a "manly" excuse to commune with nature.)
The people of AST are anything but "salesmen". They can best be described as infinite diversity bound together only by love and total acceptance. Everyone comes with their own story, belief system and baggage but none are judged. You can arrive in a limo or in sandals carrying a backpack, you'll be greeted with the same smiling "welcome" and a hug (hugs are big around here) and the snake oil is anything but. Even modern science is starting to study and show the benefit of these ancient medicines. The medicines used by AST are administered by Shaman with years of experience and training and always in a sacred ceremony in the traditions of each medicine.
I say all this to perhaps give context to what I say now. I came to AST proud and confident in who I was but through example and listening to others, I was not only not my best self but hurting others. There started my journey to be my best self. Thanks to AST and all who are a part of it, that journey continues.
The club toting neanderthal that came to destroy is now the neanderthal that can sit in the grass and stare in wonder as a butterfly lands on his finger.
MICAH / TEXAS /2022
My first weekend with Aya was the most spiritual experience of my life. I had my first two Aya ceremonies in December 2022. I don't think I can properly articulate how incredible the experience was/is, but I wanted to add my testimonial as reassurance for any newbies like me who might be uncertain or even scared of the experience.
It was a challenging, sometimes daunting experience, but I knew I was in a safe place with loving facilitators and a wonderful shaman. As a trans person, my intention going into the weekend was to find peace in how others perceived me and how their perceptions clashed with my internal sense of identity. The first night was difficult at first because I was subconsciously resisting the purge. There was a lot of internalized shame I had carried with me from childhood that kept me from surrendering for a long portion of the night. I was so scared to surrender control of my body, and likewise, I knew that that fear of truly letting go extended to my emotions.
As a trans person, my relationship with my body has always been complicated and fraught with anxiety and control issues. With the help of the facilitators, though, I realized that I was in a safe space to do so, and when I finally did, I immediately felt pulled into a warm embrace by the Grandmother. It was a lot of internal work that healed me in ways I didn't realize needed healing.
The second night I had a much easier time letting the Grandmother guide me because I knew how safe I truly was. Throughout my life, I've had negative experiences with religion, especially as an LGBTQ person, so I was hesitantly spiritual up until this experience. That second night completely changed my perception. I saw myself as part of so much more than just my own body, my own experiences, and my own life. There was so much more to life that I had previously closed myself off to. I prayed, I meditated, and I worshiped the Grandmother and Aya for leading me onto my journey. I felt my spirit lift up and truly align itself with me for the first time in years. That weekend, I realized how I had been looking at a single piece of a puzzle without seeing the full picture it's a part of. In doing the work that I needed to, Aya helped to give me an inner peace that I didn't have before. I recognized myself, I knew who my spirit was, and down to my core, I knew I was exactly where I needed to be in my journey.
From our hearts to yours.. Thank you!
LOUISA & MARK / 2022
Ricardo and Erica, We are so grateful to have found our connection with you on our journey. Dear brother and sister, thank you for giving us the opportunity to create a special piece for your sacred space. We are looking forward to strengthening our bond with our soul family!
IRINA / 2022
Thank you for the blissful journey! You all are always in my heart! Thank you for your guidance! Madre Ayahuasca is a blessing to humanity! We are all one. We are all love. Viva Ayahuasca and all the light workers and Angels!
KRYSTAL / 2021
Erica and Kat, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude towards the two of you for being such an important part of my journey. I am so grateful for the two of you and for your love and support and selfless service you offer to myself and so many others.
KEVIN / 2021
To my Family, I am blessed. Thank you for giving me my LIFE back. I love you all very much!
DR. BRETT GSCHWEND / 2021
I have been working with Michelle over the past few months for pain and segmental dysfunction in her neck. Throughout her care with me we made some slow progress and improvements but never any palpable differences in the segmental biomechanics of the spine, such as improvement in curvature and vertebral restriction. Her improvements were only subjective in nature, at best.
However, after assessing her spinal curvature and vertebral restriction after coming back from a recent Ayahuasca ceremony she participated in, there was remarkable differences in these assessments compared to the week before.
She went on to explain to me the experience she had that allowed her to also feel the physical changes that she explained happened pretty instantaneously and what she described was confirmed by my assessment.
To note as well, these changes have lasted even up to date, so the experience she had, had created significant changes at the physical level for her that are unexplained from the therapy she had received from me. Therefore, I am both pleased and excited for her progress with other therapeutic approaches such as those she participated in at the ceremony.
To health and happiness!
ISAURE / 2021
I am honored to have experienced my first Ayahuasca ceremony with Ricardo and Ancestral Spirit Family. It was a life changing experience that helped me reunite with parts of myself from many years past. It was and is a magical healing that is processing through my heart as I reconnect to my higher self. You are gifts to us wounded and I thank the universe for the service you bring to so many. Thank you Erica for your loving presence and wise exchanges around the kitchen table. I know I will journey with you all again so I will see you soon! Much love light and peace!
RYAN LEE / 2021
Balanced
In the unbalance of life
A home
Where your family is realized
A time
In space
Where we
Create Peace
To the all seeing eye
Within these walls
A force so strong
Love to all that enters
Within we grow
So out there we change
AHO, To My Spirit Tribe