What People Are Saying
To say my time with Seraphaya was transformative would feel like an understatement. I came into the week of the retreat optimistic, but with no expectations. It took a day to settle into letting go of relying on a regimented schedule and surrendering to actual free time which felt alien at first then my nervous system softened and I couldn' get enough! The staff was amazing and felt more like family by the end of the week. Their depth of knowledge and compassion shines through in every interaction. The food was wonderful and the grounds are just beautiful to wander through or just sit and be still. Being able to experience this medicine in such a safe and loving environment and being given time to process and reflect between ceremonies created an incredibly impactful event I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. The reconnection, perspective, and sense of love for self I experienced in ceremony was beyond transformative and increased in impact in the weeks since the retreat. This was an event I'll never forget and I already can't wait to experience it again!" —Lesley
I attended a seven day ceremony in Orlando, Florida, March 2026. It was my first ever experience doing this and was everything that I hoped for and more. I work as a medical professional bike trade and spent a lot of time researching before committing. I believe I chose well. I felt very safe and very well looked after the whole time. interaction with all of the staff was warm welcoming and nurturing. The accommodations were very comfortable the grounds beautiful to wander around in and relax, and the food was healthy and nourishing. This event definitely is going to change the course of my life and enrich. I look forward to further attendance in future ceremonies there. —Martha
Lauren has been a calm, steady and stable presence throughout my plant medicine journey. My first day, she was one of the smiling and loving people greeting guests and facilitating ceremony.Later, she became my breathwork and trusted integration coach. She leads different integration discussion groups with grace, compassion and kindness as well as gentle, steadfast leadership that not only makes sure everyone is seen, heard and supported but also feels loved. Her yoga and breathwork practices have helped me recenter and improve self regulation as well as self confidence. I trust her vision and would take the mat with confidence in any situation endorsed by her or Serephaya. —Shen
“I began working with Lauren Pounds in January of 2020 during a time when I was completely depleted and overwhelmed. What drew me to her was the way she teaches you how to support yourself. Through her guidance, I learned how to go within, slow down, and find a peace I didn’t know was possible. Lauren has given me practical tools I return to when life feels heavy. In 2023, I chose to work with Ayahuasca, and because of her teachings and integration support, the experience felt grounded and deeply meaningful. Through her yoga, I learned that not every body is the same. She met me with compassion through pregnancy, postpartum, and healing, always guiding me inward and helping me trust myself.” —Kandice
“I am endlessly grateful to have met Lauren on my journey of spiritual and personal growth. Over the past two years, her gentle guidance and unwavering respect for the sacredness of the Medicine have spoken louder than words. Whether in her yoga classes, both in person and online, Lauren crafts a welcoming, restorative space for everyone. Her integration coaching is deeply personal, always beginning with meditation and breathwork to create a sense of safety that helps me move through profound life changes with clarity and self-acceptance. Lauren’s wisdom shines through her intuitive, loving leadership and her ever-positive outlook, inspiring me to embrace self-compassion and inner healing. The trust, light, and expansiveness she brings to my life and our community are gifts I cherish. She lives by her values of respect, truth, and holding space for trust.”—Celia
“Lauren and the group of women I’ve come to love have been a pillar of support throughout my spiritual journey for the past year. In a time of uncertainty and chaos, this energetic container of empathy and compassion that Lauren facilitates has become an essential source of strength and reminder that the same energy lives within me.” —Anduriña