DEEP IN SPACE DIETA

We recommend you start this 7 days before the Retreat begins.

The Ayahuasca dieta is a set of guidelines for physical and psychological preparation. It is not only about avoiding certain foods, it is about discipline, sacrifice, and commitment – to yourself and your personal healing journey.

Following the dieta helps cleanse the body and the spirit so the plant medicine can work most effectively.

We recommended following for at least 7 days before the ceremony, more if you can.

The dieta helps you stick to clean, nutrient-dense, non-processed foods and drinks. Don’t worry if you cannot be completely strict with your dieta, it is very personal how far you can go, however, we do recommend following it as much as you can.

We know that life happens! Do your best, and Grandmother/Mother Aya will meet you exactly where you are. She will ‘read’ you and give you exactly what you need. You are in good hands!

Remember please do not take any recreational drugs 7 days before the Retreat.

You may be wondering what you can eat so here are some suggestions. Choose what works for you.

7-days before the ceremony

Grains and Legumes:	Quinoa, Brown Rice, Amaranth, Beans, Wheat, Kamut, Spelt, Lentils
Vegetables:	Sweet potatoes, Beets, Carrots, Broccoli, Lettuce, Cucumber EXCEPT NOT TO EAT: Onions, Garlic, Spinach, Tomatoes, Leeks, Radishes
Fruits:	Berries, Bananas, Apricots, Peaches, Melons, Grapes, Apples, Pears
Nuts & Seeds:	Raw almonds – Raw cashews – Raw walnuts – Chia seeds – Raw shelled hemp seeds – Unsalted nut butter EXCEPT NOT TO EAT: Peanuts
Seasonings:	Fresh herbs (Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Dill etc.) Ginger, Turmeric – & non-spicy spices Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon in small amounts
Beverages:	Herbal teas, Coconut water, Nut milk, Water

3-days before the ceremony

Avoid:	anything containing caffeine,
Do Not Use:	cigarettes
	alcohol
Eat Light & Cleans:	No meat
	No dairy
Remember:	To be able to contain your body energy no sexual activity of any kind is advised

24 hours before the ceremony

Ayahuasca is slightly blood pressure elevating; therefore, you should avoid the following

Alcohol free beer (concerning the yeast)

Yeast in dietary supplements

Marmite, Soya sauce, Soy pasta, Tempeh

Dairy products

Sugar or artificial sweeteners (stevia – aspartame – agave – honey etc.)

Salt (table salt – soya sauce – fish sauce etc.)

12 hours before the ceremony

List of things NOT to consume 12 hours before and after taking Ayahuasca as it stops the effect of the plant. We want the medicine to work after the actual experience, so stay clean.

Avoid:	Meat
	Animal fat (lard etc.)
	Dairy products (milk – cheese – yogurt)
	Fish
	Oil (except coconut/olive oil very sparingly)
	Fruit (e.g. especially avocado, Figs, plums, pineapple, raspberries, bananas)
	Dried fruits (e.g. raisins)
	Nuts (especially peanuts and almonds)
	Beans and pods (lentils, beans, soybeans
	Soy products (Soy and tamari sauce)
	Peas and spinach
	Fermented foods (e.g. Sauerkraut, kimchi)
	Foods that are pickled (vinegar)
	Chocolate
	Caffeine
	Yeast – Yeast extracts
	LSA: Linseeds, sunflower seeds
	MDA related herbs (e.g. nutmeg, calamus, mace, saffron, parsley, dill, Sassafras)
	Ginseng
	St John’s Wort
	Nasal sprays
	Acidic foods
	Processed foods
	Protein extracts
	Alcohol
	Ice cold or carbonated drinks

Also

Please avoid:	synthetic soaps, aftershave, perfumes – toiletries etc
	inharmonious music, reading , movies etc