Ayahuasca Diet
(Dieta)

Why the Ayahuasca Diet Matters

In Shipibo and other Amazonian traditions, the Dieta is a time of cleansing and spiritual tuning. It reflects your willingness to approach the medicine with humility, respect, and clarity. This sacred act of preparation honors the wisdom of the plants and the lineage of healers who guide you through this journey.  Embracing the Dieta is an act of devotion, signaling your readiness to engage deeply with the medicine and the transformative experiences it offers.​

• Enhances the medicine's effects by clearing energetic and physical blockages.
• Reduces purging by lightening the digestive load.
• Supports mental clarity and spiritual alignment, allowing deeper insights.
• Builds trust with the medicine and tradition, showing your commitment and humility.

Note: The Dieta is not just about what you remove from your plate—it’s about what you invite into your life: intention, presence, and sacred connection.

Ayahuasca Diet Guidelines: What to Avoid and When

As you embark on this path, consider the Dieta as an invitation to cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness.

Four Weeks Prior to ceremony

• Discontinue all psychoactive medications (in consultation with your physician)

Three Weeks Prior to ceremony

• Stop taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications, including:
  
  • SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
  • SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
  • DRIs (Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors)
  • Other related medications

Two Weeks Prior to ceremony

• Eliminate pork from your diet
• No alcohol of any kind
• Abstain from marijuana and all cannabis products
• Avoid all sexual activity, including masturbation
• Cease use of all street drugs including cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, etc.
  
  • (This is vital for your safety and for the energetic integrity of the group.)
• No spicy foods, particularly those that are hot/spicy
• Avoid cold foods and drinks (ice cream, iced beverages)

One Week Prior to ceremony

• Avoid all sugar and sweets (including chocolate)
• Remove foods high in tyramines, such as aged cheeses or processed meats
• Eliminate red meat and animal fats (like lard)
• No carbonated beverages, energy drinks, or diet sodas
• Stop consuming all dairy products
• Avoid fermented foods (e.g., kimchi, sauerkraut, soy sauce)
• Discontinue caffeine and other stimulants
  
  • (We recommend tapering slowly to avoid withdrawal headaches)
• No junk food or processed snacks
• Avoid stimulating spices (especially nutmeg) and excessive salt
• Use only minimal amounts of olive or coconut oil (if needed)

Additional Recommendations

• Ayahuasca is not compatible with pregnancy
• Refrain from using synthetic personal care products, including:
  
  • Perfumes
  • Make-up
  • Lotions
  • Bug spray
  • Soaps, shampoos, deodorants
  • Other heavily scented or chemical-based toiletries

Please inform us of any medications or supplements you are taking on your intake form.
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