The week before a plant-medicine retreat matters as much as the ceremony itself. Preparation is mostly about simplifying: lighter food, less noise, an honest intention, and a conversation with your doctor about anything you take. Here is how to arrive ready.
How do you prepare the body for plant medicine?
In the days before, eat lighter and cleaner, ease off caffeine and alcohol, and rest. You may have heard of the dieta, the traditional simplifying of food and habits before ceremony. It is less about strictness and more about lightening the load. We send you specifics in your intake. For ayahuasca specifically, see our full preparation and dieta guide.
Prepare the mind
Set an intention, even a simple one. Lower the input in the days before, write a little, and tell someone you trust what you are doing. Arriving settled changes the whole week. Preparation is easier when the week itself is built for you, which is how a personal retreat at Lunita is planned from the start. If you are still choosing between medicines, how ayahuasca and psilocybin differ is the next thing worth reading.
The medical conversation
Some medications, especially certain antidepressants, can interact with certain medicines. This is a doctor conversation, not a guess. We screen carefully, and we will tell you honestly if something is not safe.