Ayahuasca is a preparation of plants native to the Amazon jungles: the Ayahuasca vine or Banisteriopsis Caapi, which provides purifying medicine and the basic ingredient to assimilate the complementary plant, generally Chacruna or Chagrupanga, whose main element is DMT. 

DMT is a molecule produced naturally by all biological organisms.  Its strength stimulates the pituitary gland, which functions as the eye of internal vision, thus allowing us to appreciate the real colors of the universe and the multidimensionality of life.

Ayahuasca is a preparation of plants that have a virtue.  They, as daughters of nature, have learned practical truths that we have not yet understood and that they can transmit to us when we ingest them.  

The wisdom that Ayahuasca communicates to us is digested according to how we organize the structure of our perception of the world.  The window to infinity that opens is used according to the will we have to perceive.  

Ayahuasca has been used as a medicine for millennia to contact that internal knowledge that we possess as children of the universe and that we have blocked by falling asleep in a routine of leisure and worry.  

A tea traditionally served in rituals with a sacred meaning can remind us that life is beautiful and we can live it awake and with joy.

• Personal transformation through resetting the central nervous system.

• Deep cleansing of body-mind, emotion-spirit.

• Bioenergetic reconnection and activation of vital energy.

• Healing wounds and traumas from the past. 

• Forgiveness and self-love.

• Reconfiguration of sleep, the body’s natural cycles and rhythms, comprehensive health.

• Sense of belonging to the pacha-mama, to the clan. Unity with the whole.

• Awaken your creativity and spontaneity. 

• Cultivation of your talents, gifts, and potentialities.

An Ayahuasca Retreat is a safe container – time and space to discover one’s self, bring that which is ready to be viewed and released up from the subconscious, and realign the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. 

It’s an opportunity to free yourself from distractions, connect with yourself, rest, reflect, and reset.  The location, activities, and nutrition are intentionally curated to support this healing encounter with your essence, and the extended time allows for assimilation before returning to your daily life. 

If it’s the first time, it’s common to have anticipation and want to understand what to expect. You may want to research and read, in a desire to know, to foresee. Just take into consideration that everything you hear or read is based on subjective experiences.  Feeling fear or nervousness is completely normal. If you know how to manage it, they will not be a factor to avoid attending, but just an emotion arising from daring to take this decisive step. Psychologically, there is no “being ready” apart from “being willing.”

​To prepare your body for plant medicine, we recommend a cleansing diet at least a week to two weeks in advance. By eliminating certain foods from your diet, you prepare your body physically for your journey. It can also have an effect on the amount of purging during your ceremony. 

This is a step in cleansing your body before and keeping it clean after your ceremonies. It also shows your commitment and determination to Ayahuasca and the master plants. You are creating the foundations of your relationship with them and offering them respect through this step, which is essential for this work. 

We recommend excluding the following: red meat, pork, caffeine, onion, garlic, acidic fruits, fermented foods, alcohol, refined sugar, excessive salt, and spicy foods. 

Do not consume any street drugs like cocaine or amphetamines. Do your best to avoid alcohol and cannabis. 

Ayahuasca is a powerful medicine for the body and soul.  It is a healing resource, it is not about having a “new experience” or some kind of entertainment, it is about meditation and Shamanic healing. So, it is advisable to bring an intention for your life to the ceremony.  Throughout the ceremony, these intentions are explored.

There are factors like location, group size, length, price, etc… that will be personal preference, but here are additional things to consider to select the best Ayahuasca retreat for you:

​Shaman & Facilitators.  Connect with the retreat facilitators and tune into how you feel when speaking to them.  You may want to understand what their journey to serving medicine has looked like, how long they dedicated to learning about the ritual use of Ayahuasca; how and with whom.   

Safety & Support.  Understand who you have for support throughout the retreat and ask any questions you need to feel safe physically, mentally, and emotionally.  

The Medicine. Know where the medicine being served comes from – who prepares it, and what that process looks like.  

Reciprocity & Conservation.  What, if any, are the initiatives in place to give back to the native communities this sacred ritual stems from, and the earth, from which the plant is harvested?