Shamanic Dieta, Ayahuasca Ceremony Preparation, Ayahuasca Retreat

Ayahuasca and San Pedro Shamanic Dieta-
Food Guidelines, Preparation before Ceremony

It is required that you follow the special cleansing diet that is observed in the days and hours before ceremony in preparation, as your body needs  to be clean and ready for this journey in consciousness. Your body  should be  in a natural state for safe experiences with Ayahuasca or San Pedro.

Do not eat the  following foods for at least 3 days before an Ayahuasca retreat or San Pedro ceremony:

§                  Dairy products: milk, cheese, yogurt, sour cream, and eggs  that are not raw

§                  Pickled or fermented foods

§                  Meat or meat products

§                  Salty foods

§                  Sugary or sweet foods, including honey

§                  Chocolate

§                  Caffeine

§                  Hot or spicy foods

§                  Fried fats or oils (raw olive oil is ok)

Refrain from sex (if you can!) for 3 days before Ayahuasca ceremony or San Pedro ceremony. This is part of the shamanic dieta that must be followed in preparation for Ayahuasca ceremony.

DO eat as much of a raw diet as you can, specifically fresh  fruits and vegetables. If you can do this for about two weeks before an  Ayahuasca or San Pedro ceremony, even better! These plant medicines seem to  “know” when you’ve been bad or good in your diet, and your experience will  reflect what is in your body. Make sure your body is a clean vessel in which  this plant medicine and plant teacher can function for your better good. If  your body is not “clean and ready’ for this experience, the plant teacher seems to know somehow.

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Ayahuasca Spirit & San Pedro Spirit: Plant Medicine Teachers

Differences Between Ayahuasca Spirit and San Pedro Spirit Plant Medicine Teachers

Ayahuasca is the plant teacher of the Amazon, while San Pedro is the plant teacher of the Andes Mountains. Ayhuasca plant medicine teacher is considered the feminine, healing and knowledge-of-oneself aspect, while San Pedro plant medicine teacher is considered the masculine, expansive and macro-cosmic aspect.

As with all plant teachers / plant medicine families, each has a slightly different effect and feel. One plant teacher is never the same as another plant teacher, and each of them have something to teach us. Ayahusca plant medicine is a very different experience than San Pedro plant medicine.

It is suggested to work with Ayahuasca plant medicine teacher first or at the same time, as San Pedro plant medicine teacher is not as lenient as the vine of the Ayahusca spirit in the healing process, feminine/masculine, Ayahuasca spirit being the feminine aspect.  Some shamans suggest working with Ayahuasca spirit first or at the same time so that the San Pedro spirit medicine teacher experience is more enlightening.

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Ecuador or Peru Ayahuasca Retreat? Best Ayahuasca Retreat

Difference Between Peruvian Shamans and Ecuador Shamans?

Ecuador regulates, registers and approves Ayahuasca shamans, making sure

§                  they are properly trained

§                  have proper ethics and integrity

§                  abilities as an Ayahuasca shaman verified by the proper agencies of Ecuador

Peruvian Ayahuasca shamans have no regulation,  checks or balances. Peru Ayahuasca retreats and Peruvian Ayahuasca shamans do not have any approval status to attain, so anyone can call themselves an Ayahuasca shaman in Peru and start an Ayahuasca healing center in Peru, or ayahuasca camp in Peru without any of the proper instruction for being an Ayahuasca shaman in Peru.

This is not to say that Peru Ayahuasca retreats do not have great Peruvian Ayahuasca shamans. There are definitely true Ayahusaca retreats with real Ayahuasca shamans in all of South America. However, in Ecuador, Ayahuasca shamanism is more regulated to make sure Ecuador Ayahuasca shamans are capable and trustworthy in their trade.

Ecuador

§                  Shamanism in Ecuador is regulated, and shamans are registered and determined to be qualified for what they do, with ethical integrity.

Peru

§                  No regulations, anyone who wants to call themselves a shaman can do so and open up shop, no training required

Another difference is that Gaia Sagrada is Comfy!

The Andes mountains offers a comfortable climate. You can sleep in a nice, comfortable bed with all modern amenities at your service. Here you can simply journey into the innermost parts of yourself, and be comfortable while you do so.
Why suffer physically if you don’t have to? If you want to see the jungle, Ecuador has lots of jungle too! You can still make a journey to visit the jungle if that is something you are attached to.

So come to Gaia Sagrada, where Ayahuasca retreats and Ayahuascs ceremonies are offered at cost, no commercialism involved. Ecuador is a country whose Shamans are determined to be capable of their trade before being allowed to offer their services to you!

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12-Day Ayahuasca Retreat & San Pedro Retreat – Daily Schedule

5 Ceremonies during this 12 day Ayahuasca Retreat and San Pedro Ceremonies

$875 dorm
$975 shared room
$1175 private room
Our Retreats are At Cost, Non-Profit
We are not in this for money, we are in it for the awakening of humanity!

In order to offer a balanced healing experience, you receive both Ayahuasca ceremony (feminine) and San Pedro ceremony (masculine). The amount of healing ceremonies are: 2 Ayahuasca ceremonies, 2 San Pedro ceremonies, and 1 ceremony of both Ayahuasca and San Pedro mixed, which is quite an enlightening experience!

Wilca (Yopo) Ceremony

On occasion you will receive the optional elusive and difficult to find Wilca medicine. Wilca is the mother of all medicines, according to the shamans. This is a short, very powerful experience (half hour to an hour). If the shaman has it to offer, you can pay a little extra for this experience ($25). Read more about Wilca medicine here.

This is a magical journey through consciousness that will change your life forever. This is a chance to overhaul your system through shamanic healing and realize your full potential. Much spiritual healing will take place during these 12 days in mind, body and spirit during this Ayahuasca retreat and San Pedro retreat.

Who Performs Ayahuasca Ceremonies and San Pedro ceremonies? True Ecuadorian Shamans!

Meet our Shamans

All shamanic ceremonies are offered by Ecuadorian shamans, not westerners, so you are getting the real thing! Westerners may run an activity like yoga, a discussion, or a meditation, but Ecuadorian shamans offer the ceremonies. We honor the Ecuadorians who are practitioners of this trade, and we see ourselves here at Gaia Sagrada as simply facilitators for YOU to meet various true Ayahuasca shamans and San Pedro shamans of Ecuador. We bring you the real thing!

All our shamans practice Ayahuasca healing or San Pedro healing with sacred journey healing center plant medicines using ancient techniques. If you are debating whether you should go to Peru for an Ayahuasca retreat and San Pedro retreat, or to Ecuador for an Ayahuasca retreat or San Pedro retreat, check our webpage Peru Ayahusca retreat or Ecuador Ayahuasca retreat?

Ayahuasca ceremony is the feminine aspect and San Pedro ceremony (Huachuma) is the masculine aspect. South American shamans living in Ecuador practice these ancient shamanic healing traditions at our Ayahuasca healing center.

Bring Something Special to Charge Up

We suggest bringing a crystal or some other spiritual object of importance to you. During these Ayahuasca retreat ceremonies and San Pedro retreat ceremonies you may want to have it with you in order to charge it up with energy while you journey other dimensions, experience deep Ayahuasca healing, or attain higher consciousness. This way you will be able to tap into the energy you experience during this Ayahuasca retreat and San Pedro retreat after you leave. You can keep the inner work going this way.

Please make sure you fill out the Reservation Form for booking your housing choices And choosing your dates of participation in this healing retreat.

Food

Keep in mind that there are not necessarily 3 meals per day every day during the shamanic ceremonies. Dinner is skipped on the days of the shamanic ceremonies. On the days after the shamanic ceremonies, you will be able to rest and sleep late, so breakfast and lunch are sometimes combined in a brunch. There are always snacks and tea available to you, so you will never be hungry … except for right before the Ayahuasca ceremonies and San Pedro ceremonies, of course!

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Facilities at Gaia Sagrada

Community Center

In the community center you can use the yoga room, check your emails, sit on a couch by the woodstove, watch the fire, and be at ease. The community center is surrounded by gardens and patios and you can always make a cup of tea.

Dining area

Enjoy outdoor or indoor dining, whichever you prefer. We have beautiful patios, and wonderful indoor areas for you to hang out in. You can even sit in the garden if you want. There is enough space that you can sit by yourself or with the group, whichever you prefer.

Library

For a $25 deposit, you can check out books and movies during your stay. You get the full $25 deposit back when all books and movies are checked back in. We ask people to make a small donation to whoever handles getting the book or movie for you and handles record keeping. Just something for their time, especially if you take a lot of someone’s time checking things in and out!

Sauna (coming January 2014)

We have a hot sauna available for your health and rejuvenation endeavors. It is on for certain hours of the day, specifically during free time in the afternoons and evenings. Sit in the sauna for a while, then take a cool dip, very good for your health!

Hot tub (coming January 2014)

Enjoy a relaxed half hour or so in the hot tubs surrounded by nature. Loosen up your muscles before a massage. Have a conversation with new friends in soothing water.

Hiking

There are many trails on the property, as well as on the dirt roads in the community around us. One could enjoy long walks in forests, fields, and country roads. The views in every direction are amazing and it is always lush and green in Ecuador. There is never snow and there is never dry heat, just green! Perhaps that’s why Ecuador is so healing.

Meditation & Hammock Spots

There are many areas to gaze at the scenery of Gaia Sagrada. There are benches and sitting areas everywhere. Just go on the trails and take a walk, you will find them.  We have hammocks everywhere!

Campfires

These happen all the time at Gaia Sagrada! People bring their guitars and instruments, sing, or just enjoy conversation by the fire. It changes with different groups of people as to what is going on at the campfire. Bring your guitar or other instruments if you want to have some campfire fun.

Internet

Bring your laptop for wifi access in the community center area. If you need to transfer documents from your laptop to a computer in city, we suggest you bring a flash drive with you. For a lot more information about internet and internet speeds, please see our Internet Facilities page.

Laundry Service

We provide a laundry service at $4/load wash, $1 dry

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Welcome to Gaia Sagrada Eco-Community & Retreat Center!

Gaia = Mother Nature, Mother Earth — Sagrada = Sacred

Why The Name Gaia Sagrada?

Gaia is a very old name for Mother Earth, or Mother Nature. In Greek mythology she birthed many of the major Gods who ruled over different sections of the Earth. Gaia is known as the nurturer, sustainer and giver of love to all who come to the goddess for support. She is known as the spirit of the Earth, plants, rocks and water and when you are blessed with darshan from nature, it is Gaia blessing you.

Gaia Sagrada is the perfect name for our eco-community (eco-village) because we strive to be one with Mother Nature  and  live harmoniously on the Earth, which is a sacred being. It is also the perfect name because this is a sanctuary of retreat center support and nurturing amidst natural beauty in Cuenca, Ecuador.

The Perfect Place For a Retreat Center & Community

Cuenca, Ecuador was picked because of its low expenses, safety, ease of entry for visitors (no shots or visas required, only your passport), and also for its gorgeous, magical, and natural settings. Ecuadorian people are  very friendly and helpful, “muy tranquilo!”

Gaia Sagrada Eco-Community & Retreat Center is nestled in a small community called Llayzhatan (Ya-zat-yan) in the Andes Mountains, very close to Jadan (Ha-dan) which means “Close to Heaven.” What a perfect place for Gaia Sagrada! 

While we host various spiritual retreats, spirituality at Gaia Sagrada Eco-Community & Retreat Center is varied and we honor all paths. You are notrequired to adhere to any specific religious or spiritual beliefs. You are able to be yourself!

Here you can experience:

§                  Retreat from the world  in the magical Andes Mountains of Ecuador

§                  Watch the hummingbirds, forests, pastures, and butterflies

§                  Partake in the nectar of flowers while you are sitting in  sunny gardens

§                  Gaze at the milky way, distant planets, and galaxies

§                  Enjoy fireflies after dusk

§                  Be at peace while you dive into your inner worlds in a safe, beautiful paradise

§                  Eco-Community atmosphere on an organic farm

Relax in beautiful nature meditation spots everywhere on the land, or take a trip into the city of Cuenca, Ecuador to see the historic sites. Cuenca is only a bus ride away.

If you are coming for community living, you will find a beautiful model in action. Eco-practices are widely used and you can learn something for your own building endeavors in the future. You can even build your own small house here if you decide you want to stay! Check out our Build it Forward program, a much cheaper and safer way to live in the country in the Cuenca, Ecuador area.

People here are living in a stress free environment, separated from the world, in a way that is rare and hard to find. Whatever you find nurturing and adventurous for your consciousness and spirit, you will find it here at this heavenly organic eco-village!

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