PREPARING FOR YOUR AYAHUASCA RETREAT
Learn how you can prepare for your journey—mind, body, and spirit.
At Mexisoul Retreats, we believe that you are not broken—nor do you need to be fixed. Our retreats offer a space to remember who you are, reconnect with yourself, and embrace your journey with plant medicine. Through ceremonies with ayahuasca, psilocybin, and other sacred medicines, we guide you into deep introspection while holding space for joy, connection, and transformation.
This is about discovery. Some moments may be challenging, others deeply beautiful. There will be music, movement, laughter, and quiet reflection. Through it all, you will be supported, physically and emotionally, in an environment designed for true safety and trust.
Before the Retreat
Mental Preparation
- Approach the retreat with an open mind and minimal expectations.
- Understand that ayahuasca can be uncomfortable on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Be willing to commit to the process.
Mental Diet: Before the retreat, be mindful of what you consume mentally. If yo can, limit distractions and reduce mental clutter by avoiding stuff like social media and TV. Instead, engage in mindfulness activities like journaling, exercising, reading, or meditating. This helps create a more receptive and calm state of mind for the journey ahead.
Retreat Intentions vs. Expectations:
- There is a fine line between intentions and expectations.
- For the first ceremony, we recommend entering with no specific intentions.
- If you do set intentions, keep them vague and unattached to any specific outcome.
Dietary and Medication Guidelines:
- Ayahuasca works on multiple levels—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Following a clean diet not only helps reduce physical discomfort during the experience, but it also supports the spiritual process by fostering humility and a willingness to give something up.
- Dietary Restrictions (important to follow):
- Avoid red meat.
- Eliminate processed foods and refined sugars.
- Limit caffeine. We only serve herbal or low-caffeine teas at the retreat.
- Eat as clean and natural as possible—this reset applies to everything you consume, including substances.
- Meals at the retreat also follow these same principles.
- Avoid red meat.
Avoid certain medications
- Medication Considerations:
- Some medications, like insulin, can be continued during the retreat.
- Other substances, like cannabis, may blunt ayahuasca’s effects. We strongly suggest discontinuing them before the retreat.
- Certain medications, like SSRIs and benzodiazepines, can have dangerous interactions with ayahuasca. We require that these medications be discontinued before the retreat.
- Please check our “Medical Considerations” page for the full list of medications in each category.
Pack the essentials
- Packing Essentials:
- Plan for warm days and cool nights; pack clothes in layers that you don’t mind getting dirty.
- We provide towels, but feel free to bring personal toiletries or comfort items like a neck pillow, sleep mask, or noise-cancelling headphones.
- Transportation:
- A staff member will pick you up from the airport. You will receive their contact information and photo before the retreat.
- For customs, use this address:
Camino al Saucillo 861, 47600 Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jal. Mexico.
Transportation:
- A staff member will pick you up from the airport. You will receive their contact information and photo before the retreat.
- For customs, use this address:
Camino al Saucillo 861, 47600 Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jal. Mexico.
During the Retreat
- Mental Approach:
- Be prepared for possible discomfort during the ceremonies—physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. It’s part of the healing process.
- Let go of expectations and trust the process. Ayahuasca doesn’t give you what you want, but what you need. Surrender the desire for control, set aside ego, and embrace the journey.
- Support from the Team:
- Our experienced facilitators and the shaman will be available throughout the retreat. We encourage you to reach out for guidance whenever needed.
7. Afther the Retreat
- Post-Retreat Reflection:
- When you return home, give yourself some time to rest and integrate the experiences from the retreat.
- If possible, avoid jumping back into your routine immediately. Take time for reflection and let the insights settle in.
- Continue the Mental Diet:
- Just as you prepared before the retreat, continue practicing a mental diet afterward. Be selective about the media, conversations, and environments you engage with to maintain clarity and focus as you integrate your experience.
- ** even though you’ve had tremendous insights and this incredible experience, you are still human and you will still want to go back to old behavrors. It’s important to continue the integration process and seek out the proper care.
TRANSFORM WITH US.
Whether you’re curious about our retreats, have questions about plant medicine, or just want to connect, we’re here to help. Reach out, and a member of our team will personally get back to you.