The Ayahuasca Diet & Preparation
Preparing for Ayahuasca is a sacred process that helps align your body, mind, and spirit with the medicine. Following the Ayahuasca diet shows respect and readiness for healing.
Rooted in ancient Amazonian traditions, this diet supports your safety and deepens your connection with the medicine. Begin it at least 4 weeks before your retreat and continue for 2 weeks after your last ceremony to allow full integration.
By following the diet and avoiding certain substances and habits, you:
Reduce challenges during the ceremonies
Strengthen your connection with the medicine
Honor the healing journey with respect and commitment
4 Weeks Before the Ceremony
Stop all substances that can dangerously interact with Ayahuasca:
Pharmaceuticals: antidepressants, sleeping pills, or any prescribed drugs (consult your doctor before stopping medication)
Street drugs: cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, or any synthetic drugs
⚠️ Combining these with Ayahuasca can be extremely dangerous.
2 Weeks Before the Ceremony
Begin cleansing your body and energy:
Stop:
- Other plant medicines or psychedelics (SanPedro, mushrooms, LSD, cannabis)
- Sexual activity (including masturbation)
- Processed foods
- Alcohol
- Pork
- Ice-cold drinks
- Spicy foods
1 Week Before the Ceremony
Deepen your purification by removing additional heavy or stimulating foods.
Stop:
- Red meat
- Junk food
- Excess salt
- Dairy products
- Fermented foods (soy sauce, vinegar, kombucha, etc.)
- Fried foods
- Animal fats
- Sugar, sweets, and sweeteners
- Caffeine & stimulants (coffee, energy drinks, maté)
- Reduce the onion and garlic
- Carbonated drinks
- Reduce Social Media consumption
2 - 4 Week After the Ceremony
Continuing the Ayahuasca diet after your retreat helps preserve the energetic work accomplished, supporting long-term healing and transformation.
Red meat & Pork
Dairy products
- Alcohol
- Sexual activities
- Plant medicines & psychedelics
- Street drugs (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines).
Spicy foods
Energy work
What to Eat Before Ayahuasca
- Eat simple, clean, and light meals.
- Prepare food by boiling, steaming, baking, or roasting in the oven.
- Avoid frying, oils, or strong spices.
- Choose fresh, natural ingredients; no processed or packaged foods.
- Eat mindfully and in moderation.
Recommended Proteins
Fish, Chicken, Eggs (boiled, grilled, baked, steamed)
Avoid: Red meat, pork, cured meats, and processed protein sources.
Recommended Vegetables
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Carrots, Green beans, Spinach, Kale, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Beets, Sweet peas, Lettuce, and leafy greens (boiled, grilled, baked, steamed).
Recommended Carbohydrates
Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Yuca, Plantain, Rice, Quinoa, Oats, Millet, Amaranth (boiled, grilled, baked, steamed).
Recommended Fruits
Eat fruits in moderation to prevent excessive sugar intake.
Recommended Hydration
Pure water, herbal teas (without caffeine or sugar).
Avoid: coffee, soda, alcohol, and cold drinks.
Do you have questions or need further guidance? Contact us at Inner.Flight.Retreat@gmail.com
With love,
the Inner Flight Family
