Preparation•12 min read
How to Prepare for an Ayahuasca Retreat
A grounded ayahuasca retreat preparation guide covering screening, medications, diet, packing, intentions, ceremony expectations, and integration support.
October 18, 2026Read
Insights & Guidance
Articles on preparation, culture, and the journey of transformation
For cultural context, read about yagé in Colombia.
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Preparation•12 min read
What to Expect in an Ayahuasca Ceremony in Colombia
What happens before, during, and after a yagé (ayahuasca) ceremony in Colombia: traditional guidance, pacing, Circles of Word, safety, and integration.
October 18, 2026Read
Preparation•5 min read
How to Choose an Ayahuasca Retreat That's Right for You
Comparing local vs. international ayahuasca retreats: US legal status, underground risks, medical screening, and 5-night retreats in Colombia from $750.
October 18, 2026Read
Preparation•9 min read
How to Choose a Good Ayahuasca Retreat
Learn how to choose a good ayahuasca retreat by checking safety screening, facilitators, group size, preparation, integration, ethics, and red flags.
September 24, 2026Read
Preparation•7 min read
The Real Question Before Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca has moved from remote Indigenous contexts into global conversations about healing, spirituality, and transformation.
September 24, 2026Read
Preparation•9 min read
What to Bring to your Ayahuasca Retreat and What to Leave Behind
Prepare for your ayahuasca retreat with a practical packing list covering clothing, toiletries, ceremony essentials, travel documents, and what not to bring.
August 28, 2026Read
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What Can I Eat Before an Ayahuasca Retreat?
Simple, grounded food guidance before an ayahuasca retreat: what to eat, what to avoid, ceremony-day timing, and when medical screening matters.
August 28, 2026Read
Preparation•12 min read
Ayahuasca Diet: Absolute Guide to Purify Your Body and Mind for Ceremony
The ceremony begins the moment you commit to the journey, not when you drink the medicine.
August 28, 2026Read
Preparation•8 min read
How to Set an Intention for an Ayahuasca Ceremony
Learn how to set a grounded intention for an ayahuasca or yagé ceremony, with examples, reflection prompts, safety notes, and integration guidance.
August 23, 2026Read