While the transformative power of Ayahuasca is undeniable, it’s equally crucial to prioritize safety. Let’s delve into some vital safety protocols that ensure a positive and secure Ayahuasca experience.
- Experienced Guidance: Always ensure your ceremony is led by a trained and experienced shaman or facilitator. Their knowledge is crucial to guide the group, respond to any emergencies, and ensure the ceremony’s flow.
- Health Screenings: Before partaking in an Ayahuasca ceremony, it’s essential to undergo a health screening. Some medical conditions and medications can negatively interact with Ayahuasca, so full transparency is key.
- Diet and Preparation: Participants should follow a specific diet leading up to the ceremony. This typically means avoiding certain foods, drugs, and alcohol. A clean system helps in having a smoother experience.
- Set and Setting: The environment plays a significant role. Ceremonies should be conducted in quiet, safe, and controlled settings, away from external disturbances.
- Stay Hydrated, But Not Overly: Drinking water is essential, but overhydration can lead to discomfort. Stick to sips rather than gulps.
- Mental Preparation: Go in with an open mind and clear intentions. Understand that Ayahuasca journeys can be intense but are ultimately for personal growth and healing.
- Buddy System: If you’re coming with a friend, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for each other. Having a familiar face can be reassuring.
- Limit Movement: During the effects, it’s advisable to remain seated or lying down. If you need to move, do so with caution and ask for assistance if need be.
- Aftercare: Post-ceremony, give yourself time to integrate the experience. Avoid driving or making significant decisions immediately after.
At LaWayra, your safety is our utmost priority. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can explore the depths of Ayahuasca’s teachings while feeling secure and taken care of.
If you’d like to see how we put these protocols into practice and hear from those who’ve journeyed with us, check out our Instagram testimonials (https://instagram.com/lawayra_ayahuasca). And when you’re ready, book your safe and transformative experience with us here (https://ayahuascaincolombia.com/ayahuasca-events/).
Sam Believ is the founder and CEO of LaWayra Ayahuasca Retreat, the best-rated Ayahuasca retreat in South America, with over 520 five-star Google reviews and an overall rating of 5 stars. After his life was transformed by Ayahuasca, he dedicated himself to spreading awareness about this ancestral medicine to help address the mental health crisis. Sam is committed to making Ayahuasca retreats affordable, accessible, and authentic, with a focus on care, integration, and the involvement of indigenous shamans. He is also the host of the Ayahuasca Podcast.
