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A simple plant-based meal of rice, stir-fried tofu and fresh basil, the kind of food the preparation diet is built on
PreparationWellness

Preparing Your Body: The Seven-Day Diet Before Ayahuasca

Seven days before you arrive, you stop eating meat, dairy, processed food, strong spices, caffeine, fermented foods and alcohol. Here is the full list, why each item is on it, the lifestyle guidelines that go with it, and practical advice for getting through the week.

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The ceremony pavilion at dusk with its lights on, seen from the garden
Retreat LifeAyahuasca

One Night or Four Days? Choosing the Right Retreat Length

For a first ayahuasca experience we recommend the 4-day retreat with two ceremonies. The 6-day retreat suits people who want more time between ceremonies, and the one-night ceremony is for those who already know the medicine or truly cannot stay longer.

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A woman sitting quietly in meditation, the kind of stillness the preparation weeks ask for
PreparationWellness

Ayahuasca and Antidepressants: What You Must Tell Your Facilitator

SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs are on our list of medications that rule out participation, because combining them with ayahuasca carries a serious interaction risk. Tell us everything you take before you book, and never stop a medication on your own.

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Morning tea at sunrise over the mountains near San Isidro del General, the quiet hours after a ceremony
IntegrationAyahuasca

What Integration Actually Means, and Why It Matters More Than the Ceremony

Integration is the work of carrying what you understood in ceremony into the way you actually live. Without it, even a strong night fades within weeks. This is what it looks like at our retreat, and what you can do at home.

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Sunset over the valley from the retreat terrace near San Isidro del General, Costa Rica
Costa RicaRetreat Life

Costa Rica: A Pristine Sanctuary for Ayahuasca Retreats

Why Costa Rica has become one of the main destinations for ayahuasca outside the Amazon: the legal situation, the landscape, the ease of travel, and what to look for in a retreat once you arrive.

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Ceremonial altar under moonlight in the mountains of Costa Rica
Plant MedicineHealing

The Entheogenic Awakening: How Sacred Plants Are Leading a Global Healing Revolution

Ayahuasca, psilocybin and other plant medicines have moved from the margins to the center of the conversation about mental health. What is driving the change, what the research actually shows, and what it means for someone considering a retreat.

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A New Bridge to Our Shared Journey

We are deeply grateful to welcome you to our renewed digital home, a space thoughtfully crafted to reflect who we truly are, and to bring us closer to you.

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