Frequently asked questions
Honest answers to the questions people ask us most, in plain words.
Is detoxing the body necessary?
It depends on your diet and lifestyle. If you eat a lot of processed food and few cleansing foods like fruits and vegetables, your body needs time to clear out accumulated toxins. Salt and processed fats dehydrate your cells, so they cannot release what they do not need. Before ceremonies we use fresh juices, herbs and water to help the body let go, so the medicine works with a clean vessel.
Which medicines do you work with?
Each medicine works differently. Ayahuasca brings up emotion. San Pedro opens the heart. Mushrooms quiet the mind. Changa is short and direct. We help you choose what fits your moment.
Is plant medicine safe?
Safety comes from the people who hold the space and how they screen you. We work with curanderos who have prepared these medicines for decades, in small groups, after a screening call with every guest. We keep a sober facilitator at every ceremony, and we do not mix medicines.
How do I prepare for a retreat?
Two weeks before the retreat we ask you to follow a gentle dieta: no alcohol, no pork, little salt, no strong stimulants, and a mostly plant-based diet. We also ask you to slow down: less screen time, more walking, more writing. Prepare well and the ceremony goes better.
What is integration?
Integration is the work after the ceremony: making sense of what you lived and bringing it into daily life. Without it, even a deep experience fades in weeks. Our retreats include guided integration circles and one-on-one support, and we offer online integration calls for past guests.
Do you work with veterans?
Yes. Veterans make up a large part of every group, working with PTSD and moral injury. We have a dedicated page about plant medicine and veteran healing, and we keep space for veterans in every retreat group.
How do I book?
Write to us on WhatsApp or through the contact page. We have a short conversation first, then you pay a deposit by PayPal or card, and we send you the full preparation guide.
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