Integration of Plant Medicine Ceremonies
Integration is the process of applying insights from plant medicine experiences into our lives. This involves recognizing lessons and deciding how to incorporate them. It’s a deeply personal journey that can take years, varying widely for each individual.
Plant medicines can dramatically alter our perception of ourselves, our lives, and the world. The period following these experiences is crucial for understanding and integrating these changes. While insights might be simple, applying them often involves profound adjustments, challenging our beliefs and offering significant personal transformation.
Integration is about “The Work”—making inner and outer changes, confronting resistance and limiting beliefs, and continuing to grow. This journey can start with themes like self-love, requiring emotional and transformational work. Integration changes how we view and articulate our paths, often introducing new concepts and language.
Each person’s integration process is unique, though themes such as love and compassion frequently arise. These themes help improve our lives by unraveling what has prevented us from thriving, significantly enhancing self-awareness and personal growth. Support and community can be invaluable, offering assistance tailored to individual needs.
A key insight from these experiences is the appreciation of our uniqueness. While we are all connected, our integration paths are individual. This realization helps reevaluate one-size-fits-all solutions in our society. Through integration, we may discover and pursue our true gifts, challenging and overcoming negative programming.
Intentions guide us into these experiences, seeking better health, relationships, prosperity, and purpose. Plant medicines reveal what blocks our goals and highlight our role in creating these blocks. Understanding this empowers us to take responsibility for our happiness and success, honoring these insights through “The Work.”
Integration paths teach us about unintentional beliefs that hinder our ideal selves. Confronting these beliefs with humility and self-awareness leads to profound personal growth, involving ongoing self-discovery and transformation. It takes courage, compassion, and humility, but the rewards are substantial and life-changing.
At Mother Earth Spiritual Center, we understand the need for integration, and our staff is here to assist you with yours.
Preparation for Ceremony
It is highly recommended to start preparing your body and mind 4 days to 1 week before and after the ceremony.
By eliminating certain foods and actions from your daily routine, you create a space for deeper and fuller healing. Following the dieta not only opens your body to receive but also shows respect to the Ancestors and Spirit Guides. This preparation is suggested for at least one week prior to the ceremony.
Avoid
Medication
Must Avoid 3 Weeks Prior
Must Avoid 3 Weeks Prior
- SSRI’s, Antidepressants, MAOI’s, or Illicit drugs (Please contact us if you are taking any pharmaceutical medications for any reason)
Diet
Avoid 4-7 Days Prior
- Red meat (pork, beef, lamb, etc.)
- Fermented foods (sausage, yogurt, sauerkraut, etc.)
- Herbal and OTC supplements/medications
- Alcohol & caffeine
- Processed foods and sugars
- Dairy products
- Fried foods
- Spicy foods
- Cannabis (some traditions don’t have this requirement, please ask organizers regarding the use of cannabis for your particular ceremonies)
- No alcohol (avoid completely)
- No street drugs (Including cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, etc.)
Encouraged
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grains, nuts
- Herbal teas (no caffeine)
- Organic chicken
- Fresh fish
- Lots of good water
Moderate exercise (avoid overexertion)
- Sleep (8 hours per night is ideal)
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Singing or playing an instrument
- Hiking
- Herbal baths
3-5 days before minimize or avoid:
- Watching TV
- Video games
- Excessive work & social media
- Music with negative themes
By following these guidelines, you prepare yourself for a transformative and healing Ayahuasca ceremony.
Welcome to Mother Earth Spiritual Center, where we embrace the profound healing power of plant medicines from diverse traditions and cultures.
Explore the transformative potential of:
- Ayahuasca: Journey deep into the heart of the Amazonian rainforest tradition, where the sacred brew of ayahuasca offers insights, healing, and spiritual connection.
- Wachuma (San Pedro): Ascend to the mystical heights of the Andes with Wachuma, also known as San Pedro, for a gentle yet potent journey of self-discovery and emotional healing.
- Psilocybin: Embark on a voyage of consciousness with psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, renowned for its therapeutic effects on emotional healing, spiritual growth, and expanded awareness.
- Kambo: Cleanse and revitalize your body, mind, and spirit with kambo, the purgative medicine derived from the secretions of the Amazonian giant tree frog, renowned for its detoxifying and healing properties.
- Sananga: Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon with Sananga eye drops, known for their purifying and visionary effects, offering clarity and insight.
- Hapé: Experience the sacred snuff of the Amazonian tribes, Hapé, for grounding, cleansing, and centering ceremonies, facilitating connection to the spirit world and inner wisdom.
Our experienced guides honor the traditions and rituals of each medicine, providing a safe and supportive environment for your journey of healing, transformation, and spiritual growth.
Join us at Mother Earth Spiritual Center, where ancient wisdom meets modern healing, and discover the profound healing potential of these sacred plant medicines.