Restricted Conditions
Before your booking, we’ve asked you to confirm that you do not have any of the following conditions in order to consume ayahuasca or peyote:
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Heart disease, such as tachycardia, murmur, wearing a pacemaker or have had a recent surgery or any complications
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Undergoing treatment or having serious health problems, infectious or highly contagious diseases
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Advanced high or low blood pressure, schizophrenia, advanced diabetes, high-risk pregnancy, epilepsy, cancer, liver or kidney diseases, hypertension, diabetes, hyperthyroidism (hyper active thyroid) or any health disorders
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Previously or currently recovering from a stroke
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Surgery in any part of the digestive system, less than 3 months prior to the retreat.
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Liver disease, liver transplant, or any special health conditions related to liver or kidney (i.e. single kidney, cirrhosis, less than whole livers, etc.
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Using prescription medications or contraceptives (i.e. birth control pills) that may interfere with your hormones
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Taking vitamins or supplements that may increase your heart beat or contain blood thinner
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Mental illness, such as double-personality or bipolar or if you are on medication that stimulates serotonin for the brain
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Use a nervous system inhibitor or anti-psychotics
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Addiction or regular use of cocaine or any other type of substance/synthetic drugs
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Severe allergies for insect bites
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Significantly challenged with mobility
Dietary Preparation
In order to increase your chance of a smoother & easier experience at the Ayahuasca ceremony, we recommend you read & follow these guidelines.
At least 6 weeks before:
- Any medication that has an effect on the serotonin system, including Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and MAOI drugs, or any vitamin that may increase your heart beat or contains blood thinner, should be cleared from your body through a slow weaning process with your doctor.
At least 4 weeks before:
- Eliminate pharmaceutical drugs (prescription & over the counter). This includes allergy pills, hormonal supplements, NSAIDs, and more. Again, always consult with your physician.
1-2 weeks before, eliminate:
- Sex of any sort, including self-pleasure or erotic fantasizing
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Violent or disturbing media
- Recreational drugs of any kind, especially synthetic DMT or other psychoactive substances
- Salt and salty foods
- Spicy food
- Processed foods
- Red meat & cured meats
- Sugar, natural or artificial sweeteners
- Processed foods (including fried, fermented, pickled foods)
- Yeast or yeast products
- Vinegar
- Caffeine (coffee, caffeinated tea, synthetic energy drinks)
- Dairy products, especially yogurt
- Animal fats, including butter
- Nutritional supplements like protein powders that may contain tyramines
- Sweets and chocolate
- Synthetic soaps, perfumes, toiletries, etc.
Do eat:
- Unsalted vegetables and vegetable broths
- Fresh fruits and fruit juice
- Well-cooked whole grains
- Organic chicken or turkey
- Low-sugar fruits
- Coconut or olive oil, sparingly
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
On the day of your retreat:
- Rest well the night before, no strenuous exercise during the day.
- Stop eating no less than four hours before the start of the ceremony (approximately 2pm). It is best to eat blend, soft foods and vegetable broths to be gentle on the stomach.
What to Bring To The Retreat
- You will be spending the night at the rustic ceremonial space in the jungle with beautiful stars in the sky and fireflies in your company. We recommend you wear long sleeve shirts and pants, and bring extra change of clothes and insect repellent.
- Although there will be pillows, blankets and yoga mats available for you during the ceremonies, feel free to bring extra pillow/blanket, and change of clothes for your comfort.
- You can bring your luggage with you to the ceremonial site, or store it at Casa Sangha securely (complimentary) at the reception.
- Free parking available.
Code of Conduct Guidelines
These Retreats are as sacred as they are special. In a group retreat setting, various personalities exist, which is beyond our control. We kindly ask everyone to be respectiful, considerate and also forgiving to one another, and to the rituals. Our guidelines ensure each individual is able to experience this quest in the safest and most enjoyable way possible.
- Although rare, if you or your companion do not wish to consume the plant medicine, the shaman would need to ask the peson to leave the Master Ceremony because his/her energy would hinder other participants’ healing experience.
Unacceptable Behaviors: During retreat, if you exhibit any of the following behaviors, you may be asked to leave without refund:
- Use of any illegal drug (defined by Mexican law), being high or drunk
- Having a weapon of any kind
- Sexual, physical or verbal harassment/insult to any person, or posing any potential threat to another person’s safety.
- Disrespect another person or to the rituals/ceremonies
Cancelation Policy
- 1 day retreats: Cancelations are 50% refundable with a minimum of 30 day notice prior to the retreat date (not including the date of the cancelation request). Cancelations are non-refundable with less than 30 day notice. With a minimum 30 day notice, bookings are eligible for rescheduling to an alternative date (availability permitting) within 90 days from the original booking date.
- 4 & 7 Day retreats: Bookings are fully refundable (minus 5% administration cost deduction) with a minimum 60 day notice (not including the date of the cancelation request) prior to retreat start date. Bookings are 50% refundable with a minimum 30 day notice prior to the retreat start date (not including the date of the cancelation request). Bookings with less than 30 day notice is non-refundable.