How can I prepare myself for an Ayahuasca retreat?

We highly recommend taking the time to prepare your mind and spirit in addition to your body.   This will be time well spent and it will allow you to get the most of your experience.    A good starting point is to ask yourself what your true intention for the retreat is: what you want to get out of the experience.  Having a clear direction enables clear results.

It is helpful to renounce all expectations; when you do research and come across testimonials, understand that those are someone else’s experience.   Remember to always trust the process and know that the medicine will give you not what you want, but what you need.   Be aware that the process is not always pleasant but it is always beneficial.   Surrender and give yourself completely to the experience with an open mind and heart.  

On a practical level, it is highly beneficial to practice yoga or meditation in your daily routine.  Disciplines that will help you quiet the mind so you can take a deep dive inside during the retreat.

For more information on how to get ready, click here or read our dietary recommendations.