IF YOU LANDED HERE, IT'S FOR A REASON
Welcome, my name is Laura Kazimer, and I am the owner of Divine Emergence, LLC. I am a Breathwork Specialist and an experienced facilitator of Kambo and Bufo medicine journeys, serving with deep respect for the medicine, and for the individuals who feel called to this work.
After several years of co-facilitation and working with and around the medicine, I received my formal initiation in 2024 from Madhu Anand and the Family of Light—a lineage and community I am deeply grateful to be connected with. With that being said, I am honored to serve as your retreat host here in Bucay, Ecuador.
I have been hosting and co-hosting retreats, breathwork sessions, and healing events since 2021. Prior to this work, I spent many years in the mental health and substance abuse field, where I witnessed firsthand the limitations of conventional approaches when deeper healing, embodiment, and reconnection are what is really needed.
I was guided to shift my path entirely—and aim it toward supporting transformational experiences that honor the mind, the body, and the spirit. My work is deeply rooted in integrity, safety, and authenticity, with a strong emphasis on helping participants integrate what they experience back into their everyday lives in a very grounded and sustainable way.
Retreats offer us the proper space, time, and intention needed to fully integrate the work we’ll be doing together.
Here are some of the things you can expect on this retreat:
One Kambo and 3 BUFO ceremonies.
We will hold one Kambo ceremony and three Bufo ceremonies in total during the retreat.
Day 2: We will sit together for a KambUfo ceremony.
Day 3: You will receive a private, one-on-one Bufo ceremony, with extra care and individualized support.
Day 4: We will close ceremony space with a final group Bufo ceremony
Day 1, 5, AND 6: Introductions + preparation, waterfall hikes, Group integration/Closing
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a Lot of integration:
There will be ample integration time throughout the retreat. Everyday includes spacious downtime for rest, reflection, flower bathing, nature connection, and deep internal integration
breathwork sessions:
Each day, we will dive into breathwork practices as well as 2 deep breathwork journeys to support clearing, grounding, further safety and integration
Private retreat space with private maloca and private chef
Our retreat takes place in a gated, private sanctuary, offering full privacy and comfort. Each guest will have their own Hand-painted, private (or shared) room. We will also enjoy fresh, nourishing meals prepared by our on-site private chef, designed to support your body and your
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Lifelong Friends and lifelong integration support:
When the retreat ends, the real work begins. Two weeks after the retreat, we’ll gather for a group integration call to support your experience into daily life. Beyond that, integration support is available for life—along with a new community of people who have walked this journey with you. .
Why Breathwork and Bufo?
Breathwork can be used before or after a Bufo session and can help to prepare, stabilize, and deepen the overall experience in a few key ways:
Nervous System Preparation and Regulation
Breathwork engages the mind/body/spirit complex and works directly with ALL physiological pathways to calm the body, reduce stress arousal, and make the nervous system more receptive to insight. This stable physiology can help a person enter altered states from a place of safety and presence rather than fear or overwhelm, especially if they have never done this kind of deep work before.
Emotional Processing and Integration
Breathwork strongly enhances emotional release and somatic awareness that supports the processing of intense material — both before and after a powerful Bufo experience. This can make insights more readily accessible and easier to integrate into everyday life.
Deeper Insight and Self-Exploration
Both breathwork and Bufo experiences can promote altered states characterized by changed perception, emotional clarity, and a sense of unity. Used together, they can amplify self-exploration and create solid ground for identifying and shifting longstanding emotional and behavioral patterns.
Embodied Integration
After a Bufo experience, breathwork bridges the internal insights with the body’s natural regulatory systems. This supports the nervous system’s return to balance and helps integrate the overall experiences of Alpha state back into mind/body/spirit alignment that sustains meaning beyond the retreat.
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Questions and Answers about this Retreat
Can I be on SSRI'S or SNRI's?
It is not recommended to participate in Bufo (or other serotonergic medicine) ceremonies while taking SSRIs, SNRIs, or other medications that affect serotonin levels. These medications can interfere with the effects of the medicine and, in some cases, may increase the risk of adverse reactions.
If you are taking any prescription medications, it is essential to consult your prescribing physician before the retreat and to discuss your plans with the retreat facilitator. Safety and proper integration are our top priorities.
Is this retreat for men and women?
Yes! This retreat is open to all genders. We welcome anyone who feels called to participate in a safe, supportive, and transformative environment. Our ceremonies, breathwork sessions, and integration practices are designed to honor and respect each individual’s journey. However we will respect one another's processing in the retreat container. This is a chance for men and women to support one another. We need each other in these spaces!
I don't have experience, is this retreat for me?
No prior experience is needed! This retreat is designed for both beginners and those with experience. All sessions will be guided, supportive, and accessible, allowing everyone to explore at their own pace and comfort level.
How do you handle guest bookings and cancellations?
How do you handle guest bookings and cancellations?
Bookings are secured once a $500 deposit is received, and full payment is required by a specified date prior to the retreat.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel, please notify us as soon as possible.
Refund policies may vary depending on timing, so we provide clear guidelines at the time of booking.
In certain circumstances, partial refunds or credits toward a future retreat or other services may be offered.
Our goal is to be flexible and fair while ensuring that each guest has a secure place and that the retreat logistics can run smoothly.
What does a normal day look like?
Each day at the retreat is specifically curated to balance ceremony, breathwork, integration, rest, and nature connection.
A typical day may include:
Morning: Gentle wake-up, breakfast, and optional reflection or movement. Prep for ceremonies.
Midday: Ceremonies.
Afternoon: Lunch, Rest, Relaxation/Integration
Evening: Group discussions, sound healings, breath work sessions, cacao ceremonies, dance, etc.
Throughout the day: Downtime for relaxation, journaling, connection with nature, and nourishing meals prepared by our in house private chef.
On the next to last day, we’ll enjoy a waterfall tour, allowing for a refreshing and grounding way to close out the retreat.
How much does this retreat cost?
January – March
Shared Room: $3,500
Private Room: $4,000
April (prior to retreat start)
Shared Room: $4,000
Private Room: $4,500 (if available)
Private Ganesh VIP Suite: $5,000
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be applied toward the total cost.
Where do I fly into, and is airport transport included?
You will fly in Guayaquil airport and we will pick up and also drop off. Please plan to arrive before 4PM on April 16th in order to participate in all planned retreat events. Tickets for your flight are NOT included in the retreat price.
Book Your Retreat Call Today:
This retreat is offered through an application and approval process ONLY. A required Zoom call allows us to connect, discuss health and mental wellness history, and ensure this experience is appropriate, safe, and supportive for you at this time.
The work we’ll be doing is profound and very transformative. The container must be held with great care, discernment, and reverence.
If you feel ready to meet this work with responsibility, openness, and respect for the process, you’re invited to schedule a call with me.
If you’re uncertain or not yet ready for this depth of engagement, please do not book at this time.
However, if you have any questions and are not ready to schedule a call, please send me an email at [email protected]
Testimonials
What others are saying about their experiences with me.
Last year I found myself in Tulum, out of my comfort zone and ready to do the work on the retreat. Laura is not only a breathwork facilitator; she’s a medicine woman, a friend, a guide, a facilitator, a healer and so much more. She led us through ceremonies with plant medicine. Her voice is powerful and as she leads you through your journey you feel safe and comfortable. And she knows exactly when you need one on one attention. She has a gift. To experience her in a retreat setting is the best investment you could make for yourself. I’d do it all over again!
Not to mention, the integration support was perfect,
Heather K.
I wish I could rate her 10 stars. I have relinquished inauthenticity and I walk with a confidence I never knew I had before. I’m able to get to the root of my trauma with breathwork. She really gives you the tools you need to be able to do it on your own. She is also AMAZING at serving medicine. I did bufo alvarius with her and THAT has also aided me in my life’s transformation. She is graceful and really truly respects you & the medicine she is serving. She is THE REAL DEAL. So grateful to her always for the work she has done in the betterment of society and the world’s vibration as a whole.
Kierra A.
Working with Laura as my breathwork and plant medicine facilitator at a recent retreat was a deeply healing and transformative experience. Her grounded presence immediately made me feel safe, seen, and held. The space she creates is intimate and sacred, allowing for true vulnerability. She is deeply curious and compassionate, always seeking to understand and support your healing journey. I felt her genuine desire to help me move past old traumas. During a particularly intense plant medicine journey, her attentiveness never wavered. She was right there with me—calm, grounded, and fully present. Her support helped me move through some of the most difficult moments with trust. I never felt alone in the process. Laura is a gifted guide, and I’m deeply grateful for the experience.
Vesna A.
My friend invited me to attend Laura’s breathwork session and it was beyond anything that I anticipated. I’ve done breathwork before but never really been able to journey or release emotions like I did in Laura’s class. I’ve been to therapy for years and still really stuck with beliefs that I know aren’t true but I couldn’t change the way I felt. I was fully stuck in my head and not my body.
I felt a huge shift after doing breathwork and each class with Laura is a different experience. I really like how Laura emphasizes integration and offers integration calls. It’s clear that she is truly passionate about the work which shows in her classes. I’m really grateful that I found this work and can’t thank Laura enough!
Kalie M.