An experience with ayahuasca medicine in an ayahuasca ceremony is very personal or even life-changing for body and mind. Therefore, prepare yourself well for the ceremony.
The most important thing is that you do not take any psychotropic drugs (i.e. antidepressants or similar) during the time of your ayahuasca ceremony. However, the compatibility of all medications with ayahuasca must be checked in advance.
The diet before and after your ceremony is also important and should be as natural as possible. Some people avoid meat and cheese before taking ayahuasca, but this is not necessary. In Colombia, animal products (apart from red meat) are eaten – even in combination with the intake of ayahuasca. You should avoid sweets and coffee before your ayahuasca ceremony.
Under no circumstances should you consume drugs of any kind or cigarettes before the ceremony if you want to concentrate on the ayahuasca.
Also refrain from having sex in the days leading up to the ceremony, as this creates an exchange of energy in the body. This will ensure that you can express and experience your own energy in your personal ayahuasca ceremony much more better.
You should stop eating at least 6 hours before the ayahuasca ceremony and drink plenty of water. If you wish, you can fast before your ayahuasca ceremony. However, you should only do this if you already have a lot of experience with fasting.
Make sure you feel strong and ready for the ceremony to experience a potentially life-changing night with the ayahuasca medicine.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAKING AYAHUASCA
- In the last week before the ayahuasca ceremony, it is important that you have not consumed any strong drugs such as heroin, LSD or acids. You should also avoid sexual intercourse and the consumption of alcohol or marijuana before the ceremony.
- A healthy diet in which you avoid red meat, dried meat and dressings (especially with garlic), as well as nuts, is recommended in the last three days before the ayahuasca ceremony.
- If you are currently taking antidepressants or antibiotics, it is advisable to consult your doctor to determine whether it is feasible for you to take ayahuasca.
- It is also advisable to consult your doctor before taking ayahuasca if you suffer from heart or respiratory diseases or other physical conditions.
- On the day of the ayahuasca ceremony, light meals are particularly suitable. You should avoid citrus fruits, meat and dairy products before the ceremony. You should also eat sparingly. A good lunch and a light snack until 4 pm will give you enough energy to get through the upcoming ceremony night. You can also voluntarily fast beforehand. However, this is only appropriate if your physical and mental requirements are met.
- Your positive mindset is largely responsible for the course of your ayahuasca ceremony.
- Although the idea is to stay awake together for the entire night of the ceremony, you can also bring a mat or sleeping bag if necessary. You should pack fruit, bread and drinks for the next morning after the ceremony so that you are well fortified and hydrated. After the ayahuasca ceremony, it is important that you drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Ayahuasca is medicine! It is neither a psychedelic experience nor a strong hallucination, but a healing art of the indigenous ancestral knowledge of the various peoples of the Amazon jungle and Putumayo. Taking ayahuasca in a ceremony serves a healing purpose, which can be mental, spiritual, psychological, energetic or physical. Ayahuasca is a gift from God to anyone who wishes to follow a path of light, harmony, understanding and universal union. No illnesses or other difficulties need to be present in order to take this medicine. The plant “gives knowledge to man” (Taita Guillermo), which must be preserved with respect and conviction. This is how it was conceived by the grandparents of the ancient peoples. We can gratefully receive this gift today, as we did then.
FAQ
Here you will find all the answers to the questions we receive most frequently.
What is ayahuasca and what ingredients does it contain?
Ayahuasca is a medicine that unfolds its effects not only on a physical but also on a psychological level in the brain. Although it is often mistakenly referred to as a drug, it is in fact a shamanic healing art that is becoming increasingly well-known internationally. This may be due not least to the fact that ayahuasca offers the possibility of curing depression, psychosis or other mental illnesses. An ayahuasca experience reveals paths that would possibly never arise in conventional therapy.
The ingredients of ayahuasca medicine are made up of two different herbal components – caapi (the ayahuasca root or liana) and chacruna. Chacruna, which contains DMT, is responsible for the psychoactive effect of ayahuasca. While DMT as an endogenous substance is generally broken down very quickly, the ayahuasca plant caapi with MAO inhibitors ensures that the breakdown of DMT is slowed down during the ayahuasca ceremony.
However, the special thing about ayahuasca tea are not the ingredients, but the unique consciousness of the ayahuasca, whose spirit can gradually be transferred to your body.
How do I prepare for an ayahuasca ceremony?
The most important thing when preparing to take ayahuasca is to have a positive mindset! However, there are also further recommendations for preparing for an ayahuasca ceremony. These include a diet in which you avoid lactose and meat for at least 3 days prior to your ceremony, as these foods are somewhat heavier on the stomach. This category also includes spicy food such as onions, citrus fruits and garlic. Take these recommendations into account so that you feel well during your ayahuasca ceremony. You should not consume any strong drugs or marijuana for at least a week prior to the ceremony. It is best to avoid any kind of sexual intercourse in the days leading up to your ceremony, as this creates an energy exchange. When the wisdom of the medicine receives you, you want to be surrounded by your own aura. This way, the effect of the ayahuasca plant will unfold its full power to you.
Are you taking antidepressants or do you have heart or respiratory problems? Then please consult your doctor before your ayahuasca ceremony. Only they can assess whether taking ayahuasca is dangerous for you or whether side effects may occur.
If you follow these preparations, you will be ready for your ayahuasca experience and this is your sign that you should finally book your ayahuasca trip.
What happens when you drink ayahuasca and what are the side effects?
Immediately after drinking the bitter ayahuasca tea, you may experience side effects such as diarrhea, discomfort, nausea and vomiting. Ayahuasca then triggers massive visions and puts you into a mind-expanding state of trance for several hours – the so-called chuma. The effects of ayahuasca range from mild visions to powerful out-of-body experiences. These insights bring about a profound healing of your body from the inside out. The visions are usually followed by other feelings (e.g. the feeling of flying or being behind your own ego). However, it is also possible that you will not receive any visions on your ayahuasca journey. Sooner or later, everyone experiences emotional highs and lows during an ayahuasca ceremony. Long forgotten memories can resurface and you will meet your innermost self. Ayahuasca not only changes your consciousness during the ceremony, but also has a lasting effect on your thoughts. The effects of such an experience can appear months after your ceremony.