Preparation

 

One does not simply take ayahuasca. Ayahuasca is a powerful and sacred sacrament; one we must approach with respect and with proper preparation. This process includes purifying your body and mind before and after ceremony. We cannot stress how important this is! Ayahuasca can be beautiful and euphoric. It can also be punitive if you do not approach it with the proper respect. This might sound crazy to the inexperienced, but ayahuasca knows how you’ve prepared or if you haven’t, and it can reward you or not based on your preparation.

 

Your preparation begins by safely (and with your doctor’s guidance—we do not give medical advice) weaning yourself from any medicines that might interact with the sacrament. You then begin your dieta, or your preparatory diet. To get the most from your ceremony, you’ll begin the dieta two full weeks before ceremony. At absolute minimum, you’ll begin one week before ceremony. Again, we cannot overemphasize how important this is!

 

Luz Sagrada Dieta​

 

• Drink at least two liters of water per day

• No pork or red meat

• No sex or sexual activity (including masturbation)

• No sodas or carbonated beverages

• No alcohol

• No recreational drugs (including cannabis)

• No caffeine

• No processed foods

• No deep-fried foods

• No fermented foods

• No sugar

• No over-ripe bananas

• No spicy foods

• No dairy

• No citrus fruit

• No smoking of tobacco, no vaping, and no cannabis

• Minimal salt

• Minimize carbs. If you do eat carbs, whole wheat is preferable

• Minimize screen time and television time, and ween yourself from unnecessary internet browsing

• Do be mindful as you prepare for ceremony. Come with intentions, intentions you’ve identified and cultivated in advance

• Yoga, walks, hiking, and meditation are encouraged

 

What can I eat and drink?

 

• Fruits and vegetables are encouraged

• Free-range chicken

• Fresh-caught fish

• Most nuts (unsalted)

• Water

• Rice

• Oatmeal

• Quinoa

• Eggs

• Salads

• Legumes

 

What should I do the day of ceremony?

 

• Please bath and dress appropriately (see below)

• Please wear deodorant but do not wear perfume

• A high-protein breakfast is recommended

 

What should I bring to ceremony?

 

• Water bottle

• Journal and pen or pencil

• We provide blankets, but some people have blankets that have special meaning. These blankets are welcome, as are sentimental items like necklaces or crystals

• Dress comfortably, but we ask that no one wear clothing with big logos or with any images that could potentially influence another person’s journey. Plain clothes or ceremonial garb are preferred

 

Please note that cell phones are not allowed in ceremonial space. Please leave them in your rooms.

 

We provide water (please bring your own bottle), a blanket, and a pillow. If you need to purge, we also provide purging bags and we have wipes and paper towels to help you clean up. We are happy to assist you if you need helping cleaning after a purge.

 

What do I do after ceremony?

• Ayahuasca will continue to influence you and to speak to you in the days and weeks after ceremony, so it is imperative that you continue to follow the dieta for a minimum of one week after ceremony, but two weeks are preferable. For many of you, this is the only time you’ll consume the sacrament of ayahuasca. To get the most from it, please continue to follow the dieta

• You are invited to attend integration ceremonies facilitated by Stacy Stoddard