let’s get prepared
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what to expect during the
ceremony
ayahuasca is different for everyone, and every
ceremony brings its own lessons. Our job is to prepare you, support
you, and help you feel safe no matter what arises.
here are some of the very real things
people may experience:
Physical release and cleansing
You may purge, feel tired, or fall asleep, then wake up lighter and clearer.
Sensory or perceptual shifts
You might hear or feel things more vividly, even without visual changes.
Feeling present but physically unsteady
You may feel sober but unsteady or unable to move comfortably for a bit.
emotional & inner exploration
Old emotions or traumas can surface to be understood and released.
deep internal journeys
You may explore personal insights, symbolism, or deep inner landscapes.
something you didn’t expect
Every ceremony is different — sometimes the medicine brings the unexpected.
ayahuasca tends to bring you closer to yourself
— in a way that supports healing, clarity, and a
sense of meaning.
what’s the plan?
explore our 4 types of retreats structures
4 days retreat
4-Day Weekend Retreat
7 days retreat
7-Day Weekend Retreat
11 days retreat
11-Day Weekend Retreat
25 days retreat
25-Day Weekend Retreat
your safety and medical
considerations
health conditions & precautions
ayahuasca is generally safe for healthy individuals, but honesty is essential for yourwell-being.
conditions to disclose:
• High blood pressure
• Thyroid issues
• Heart conditions
• Recent surgeries
• Any chronic illness
• Any mental health diagnosis
• Any symptoms you’ve noticed, even if not diagnosed
This doesn’t mean you can’t join it simply helps us support you safely.
If needed, we may start you with a smaller dose and observe carefully.
mental health considerations
Ayahuasca is not recommended for people with:
• psychosis
• schizophrenia
• dissociative disorders
The medicine can intensify these conditions.
important notes:
• You participate at your own risk and must be in appropriate physical and mental condition.
• We provide the safest environment possible, and you agree to act responsibly to ensure your own safety and the safety of others
our 3 approachs to integration:
→ Written integration. We will issue everyone with the integration journal that will allow you to write down your experience and start making sense of it (included in price)
→ Word circles. When we gather to speak, sometimes for hours, you will be able to start weaving your thoughts into coherent words and start making sense of your experience, even better sometimes by listening to others with similar problems you will get breakthroughs and realisations.
→ US trained and US licensed professional Psychedelic integration therapist (extra cost)
book your professional integration therapy session:
from experience to insight
We see psychedelic integration is an ongoing process which begins immediately after your first ceremony.
It is a process of making sense of your experience, internalizing and gradually processing your insights into a list of actionable steps to make a long lasting positive change in your life.
If you just drink ayahuasca and see pretty images in your mind, but do nothing about it, there will still be healing, but much less. It is important not only to have the experience, but also remember it and understand it. Otherwise just like after waking up from a dream you will slowly forget your experience and will only be able to say it was interesting or meaningful, but without being able to recall the details.
So think about integration this way. You will go through the process of taking a giant amount of chaotic and ineffable insight and transforming it into a list of actionable items. Not to take away and belittle the experience, but to prepare you for life after the retreat. Come out of it all a better person.
personal preparation
4 weeks before
- Stop taking antidepressants or any other psychoactive medicine (consult your doctor before doing so).
1 week before
- You should stop drinking alcohol
- Stop smoking marihuana
- Stop taking any medications that is not to be combined with Ayahuasca. Thyroid medication, Blood pressure medication (Always consult your doctor before discontinuing any medication)
- It is important that you let us know if you are taking any medications. It is especially important that your system is clear of any psychoactive drugs, antidepressants, blood pressure medication and some antibiotics. Some of the interactions might be deadly.
2-3 days before
- You should start eating clean. By eating clean we mean avoid junk food. No red meat (optional). Fish and chicken are in general considered fine, but aim to get highest quality possible. Free range, organic, wild caught etc.
- Stop eating foods high in tyramine – aged meats, aged cheeses, fermented foods, overly ripe fruits.
- You should start meditating on your intention for the retreat. What you want to see or achieve with the medicine. Avoid too much social media and TV spend some time meditating and writing.
- Lower your caffeine and your salt consumption.
- It is also recommended to stop having sex.
On the day of the first ceremony
- On the day of the ceremony we will give you breakfast and early lunch, but no dinner. Because we need to fast before the ceremony. Hydrate well.
what to pack
swimming
gear
jacket
personal hygiene products
plenty of change
clothes
cash
electrolyte drinks
our conduct
because emotional and physical
saftey needs some ground rules
before & after ceremony
pay attention to the bell
It lets you know when meals or activities are starting.be on time
It keeps the retreat flowing smoothly for you and everyone else.look after your space and your things
A tidy, cared-for space makes the experience better for the whole group.
general retreat policies
you’re welcome to skip a ceremony
Just give us a few hours’ notice so we can prepare your meal.
store your valuables in your locker
We have a secure space for anything you want to keep safe.
enjoy the wellness options
Water, teas, meditation, breathwork, yoga, nature walks, creek time — take whatever you need to unwind.
visit our small on-site shop
Snacks, drinks, crafts, and Taita-approved items are available on a trust system.
during ceremony
focus on your own journey
No talking or interacting during ceremony — it helps you stay with your process and supports everyone else’s experience. If you need help, the team is right there.
keep phones and electronics away
Ceremony is a tech-free space. If you need something for medical reasons, just let the team know.
stay inside the maloka
Remain within the protected ceremony space until it ends — this is where we can keep you safe and supported, both physically and energetically.
bring your bucket with you
Honestly, take it everywhere. Purges don’t wait for perfect timing.
