Preparation & Nourishment
Preparing Your Body and Spirit for the Journey
At our retreat, we understand that your journey towards transformation involves your entire being.
Conscious nourishment and thoughtful preparation are not just guidelines; they are fundamental practices that beautifully support your deepest healing and most profound connection.
We see food as vital medicine, prepared with deep care from the rich land of Costa Rica, guiding and supporting your process every step of the way.
The Body as a Sacred Vessel
Consider your body a sacred vessel, intricately navigating the world and facilitating energetic exchange. Everything you consume and the physical activities you engage in leave an imprint, impacting your well-being on physical, mental, and energetic levels.
A clean, clear vessel is inherently more receptive and better able to receive and transmit energy. By undertaking conscious preparation, you gently help clear potential blocks and saturation, allowing for a more direct and harmonious connection with the sacred plant. This intentional 'homework' refines your energy, paving the way for deeper insight and healing during the ceremony itself.
Required Preparation Diet
To ensure your safety and gently open to the full potential of your sacred plant ceremony experience, adhering to a specific preparation diet is essential. This time-honored practice helps to purify your body and sensitize your system with care.
Beginning 7 days before your scheduled arrival, please lovingly avoid the following:
All Meats
Especially Red Meats
These carry dense, heavy energy that can weigh down the physical and energetic body.
Dairy Products
Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
Known for congesting qualities, dairy can create energetic fogginess and impede clarity.
Processed Foods
Artificial Ingredients
Devoid of vital life force, these introduce unnecessary synthetic energies.
Sugar & Salt
In Excess
These create jarring energetic spikes and crashes, disrupting inner balance.
Strong Spices
Pepper, Hot Spices
Their intense, fiery nature can create internal agitation and overstimulation.
Caffeine
Coffee, Energy Drinks
Provides artificial energy bursts that overstimulate the nervous system.
Fermented Foods
Kimchi, Kombucha
Can ignite internal restlessness and digestive discomfort.
Alcohol
All Beverages
A direct spiritual depressant, fundamentally incompatible with sacred work.
Important: Following these guidelines, deeply aligned with traditional sacred plant diets, is fundamental for your safety and to receive the fullest potential from your journey. Detailed guidelines will be provided upon booking.
Essential Lifestyle Guidelines
In addition to dietary practices, certain lifestyle considerations are crucial for cultivating your presence and engaging safely with the sacred plant ceremony:
Avoid sexual activity for at least 5 days prior to ceremony to conserve and focus your vital energy.
Avoid all recreational drugs completely.
Avoid marijuana in all forms.
Avoid cigarettes. (Organic tobacco may be permitted – please clarify with us directly).
Important Health & Medication Notice
If you are currently taking any medications (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, even natural supplements), or have any medical or psychological conditions (such as severe asthma, severe cardiac problems, severe allergies, hypertension, mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.), you must disclose this information fully and contact us to discuss this BEFORE booking.
Certain medications, conditions, and even some natural supplements are incompatible with sacred plant ceremonies and can pose serious risks. A thorough health review by our experienced team is an essential step in ensuring your absolute well-being.
Vibrant Nourishment: Farm-to-Table Cuisine
During your retreat with us, you will be nourished by the vibrant, pure energy of our Farm-to-Table cuisine. We lovingly prepare delicious, simple, and healthy vegan organic meals using seasonal fruits and vegetables grown locally with no pesticides.
Often, ingredients come directly from our own gardens or trusted neighboring farms, ensuring peak freshness and vitality. Every dish is prepared with intention and deep care, providing gentle, grounding sustenance that supports your inner process without burdening your system.
Please note: On ceremony days, only pure water or gentle liquids will be consumed, and necessary fasting periods are observed beforehand to ensure your physical comfort and optimal experience with the sacred plant.
Integrating Insights: Food for Grounding
As you navigate the crucial integration phase, food continues to be a powerful, supportive ally in grounding and embodying your transformation. After profound experiences, your body and mind benefit immensely from gentle, nutrient-rich, and grounding nourishment.
Our post-ceremony meals are specifically designed to help you settle, restore your energy, and support the process of gently weaving your insights and healing into the fabric of your daily life. Mindful eating during this time is an essential act of self-care that profoundly aids your integration. We provide guidance on supportive post-retreat eating practices as you return home.
Our Culinary Philosophy & Tailored Care
Our philosophy is simple yet profound: to provide food that is not only physically nourishing but also energetically vibrant and deeply supportive of your spiritual journey. We honor the earth, the plants, and the intention behind each meal, recognizing our interconnectedness with the natural world.
We are deeply committed to tailoring our meals to your specific needs, allergies, and dietary restrictions. To ensure your comfort and safety throughout your stay, it is absolutely essential that you inform us comprehensively about any requirements you have during your application or booking process.
We are here to support your well-being in every way, from the food on your plate to the space around you.
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