Ceremonies are held in a neo-shamanic style which means that they consist of different influences from different traditions and cultures. The Ayahuasca is homemade so we know exactly what plants are used and what kind of intentions are put into the medicine. It is a basic, traditional Ayahuasca containing two plants. One of them is always Banisteriopsis Caapi, also known as Ayahuasca. In many places in Europe they use Harmala (Syrian Rue) instead of Ayahuasca. It’s cheaper and easier to cook but it’s not real Ayahuasca.
The ceremonies are primarily focused on healing and obtaining knowledge and insights. The entire ceremony is focused on allowing everybody have a deep shamanic experience by going inward into yourself. To make this possible there is no talking or touching during the ceremonies. Talking can very easily disrupt someone’s process and touching can make energies jump over from one person to the other. The ceremonies are guided by singing, instruments, played music and personal- and space clearing.
What to bring?
- Your intentions: why do you want to drink Ayahuasca?
- Pen and paper
- Warm comfortable clothing, sweatpants, extra socks, slippers, extra underwear
- Warm blanket and pillow
- Cash payment
Diet
It is important to follow the diet for a week in order for the medicine to be absorbed effectively by your body and to avoid heart palpitations, high blood pressure or headaches. It is advisable to follow the diet for three more days after the ceremony.
Before the Ayahuasca ceremony it is necessary to stop taking drugs for at least one week. The combination can otherwise be life threatening.
It you are using any kind of medicines (especially pharmaceuticals) let us know at least 2 weeks before the ceremony. Absolutely dangerous combinations with Ayahuasca are: MAOI’s (anti-depressants like SSRI’s), XTC, MDMA, sleeping pills, sedatives, migraine medication, allergy medication, cough medicine, St. John’s Wort and asthma medication.
Try to be mindful of your mental diet: being mindful of the information, thoughts and media you consume and how they affect your state of mind.
Do not have sex three days before and after the ceremony and this includes masturbation.
Food
For at least 3 days before the ceremony do not eat any of the following:
- Red meat
- Processed and fatty fish(smoked, salted)
- Fermented food (sauerkraut, soy sauce)
- Dairy
- Garlic, onions
- Chocolate
- No salt, sugar, fatty or spicy food
- No prefab meals
- Alcohol and Caffeine
- Coffee and black tea
What you can eat:
- Fresh organic vegetables and fruit
- Fresh chicken
- Fresh white fish
- Potatoes, rice, pasta Grains, quinoa
- Boiled eggs
- Rice waffles en crackers
- Nuts and seeds
- Cottage cheese
- Water, herbal tea and milk made of nuts/grains
On the day of the ceremony it is important to fast for at least five hours before the ceremony.
