Ayahuasca Preparation 

I have done cya 6 times ... each lessons unique. This is THE BEST you tube advice on prep ! I had set intentions but soon after downing my very first cup , I changed my intention to what it has been since ... I said to the medicine " you called me here because I need help, so I surrender to you"

This is the best explanation I've heard so far. Excellent! They have to take the narrow path before they get to the gate.

I am so glad the medicine led me to this video.... especially about the intention setting. You are so right. She called me so she knows what I need. I just need to show up and surrender. I leave the end of the month for 2 weeks. Thank you again....this was so good

The dog panting was very therapeutic hahah, i thought it was a subtle icaro until i realized it was a 🐶 Beautiful perspective and insightful! Thank you

I So very much appreciate your guidance and information on preparation. I have experienced 6 Ayahuasca ceremonies in three different settings and no one has ever explained preparation this well. Looking forward to taking what I’ve learned from you into my next ceremony.🙏✨

The most „down to earth” advices I saw… Thank you!😊🙏🏻

Thank you so much for this insight. I am going on my 1st Ayahuasca retreat in Peru at the end of May. I would have totally stepped into this in the wrong way…such as what I want to get out of this. You have completely changed my mindset on how to prepare. So glad I reviewed this video.

Best explanation on preparing for mother Ayahuasca. Thank you for making this video 🙏🏻

Without any doubt the BEST- video to prepare for Ayahuasca ceremony! I personally really appreciated the comments on the purpose of the dieta and the intention. Thanks a lot for sharing this information!

I don't know why, but this made me cry... I mean the part about intention, because I have so many things that need fixing within myself that I don't even know where to start... therefore, I have no idea what intention to set... what I know is that I have things that to me are more important than others in my need for healing. Thank you very much for these great pieces of advice; so timely for me!

This is absolutely beautiful and true, thank you for the advice I did aya only 2 times and I completely agree with setting intention I found myself clinging into the expectation and made surrendering hard, I also realized I needed utter silence and quietude I couldn’t tolerate any shamanic music, any voices I wanted to connect with the medicine through complete silence but also at the same time I wanted to get into that state without getting pulled by the distraction and sitting a midst of it without it affecting me, without controlling the setting but turning inwards and surrender to what it is.

Absolutely one of the best video s out there, I wish I had the opportunity to have listen and learnt from you before my first experience with mother A. Thank you for all your insight and delivery of this valuable information, knowledge

I'm in tears of something akin to joy mixed with relief that my decision is more based on a calling I can't ignore nor wish to as yes terrified as I am but am doing this the right way having internally felt all the things you spoke on were vital. My journey has been difficult, painful, traumatic but I feel hope for healing.

Thank you so much for your insight. Very helpful x

Thank you so much for this video. Just what I needed to hear three weeks before my first ceremony 🙏🏽

in 1 year, I took Ayahuasca about 30 times. Purify, I did. Myself, my ancestors and then the entire world. I've exploded with Joy and Compassion and I've dove deep into my personal hell and made it back more alive than ever. Seek to remember who you really are my friends! Aho

This is a really great video. Thank you🙏🏽

Wow! Okay that was a great explanation of the dieta. And really made me realize that it isn't about being vegan or whatever, it's about the contract between you and the plant spirit. That's a perspective that helps me keep myself accountable. Wonderful video. Thabk you so much for this.

resonates... great video, great perspectives, I hope it reaches to those who need it

I appreciate this so much ❤️ I am so grateful I was guided to this video. I am going for my first Aya ceremony in 4 weeks and this has given me complete clarity. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thankyou , I love you 🙏🏽

Loved the intention part in particular. Thank you

What wisdom form deep experience. A deep bow of gratitude to you. Thank you with all humility

I have 15 days until my first ever ceremony and I must say that as much as I am very scared, I am ready for what is about to come my way. Your video is really helpful, thank you kind sir. Like and Subscribed 🙏

Unique perspective and very helpful

Thank you. Good advice for living.

Really great video, thank you for sharing this knowledge.

Thank you for sharing. Very informative.

Wow this video was so interesting! Thank you

This is such excellent wisdom. Thank you. I am a week away from ceremony.

In my understanding all the preparation, fasting, lifestyle changes and cleanse is to set the terrain inside your brain and even deeper inside your neurons and even ever deeper in the epigenetic expression of your DNA inside the nucleus and mitochondria of your cells. From a perspective of pure curiosity you would like to be in balance, because in that state you are most sensitive ! From sensitivity comes the awareness and with clarity your point of view expands even beyond the horizon.

Thank you for that.

Thanks for sharing your insight ~ 62 yo grandma to experience 3 day ayahuasca ceremony this May in Guatemala. Ready to surrender.

I am going on my first retreat to Peru next year as I turn 60. This video is brilliant. So simple but powerful. A really good explanation of preparation. Thank you 🙏

Wisdom, practical, insightful and given from humility, love and pure intention. Very helpful in my preparation for ceremony in 5 days. Thank You 🙏

Thank you so much! Going next month to Tenerife. Five years of thinking bout it, researching etc… and finally it all clicked into place. I’ve said for the last year I can’t think of an ‘intention’ for one, I’ve had everything a female child, then adult could have happen to her (all the bad things) so really would not know where to start?! as I’m gonna be shown/told what ever it is that I’m gonna be shown. Although feel a bit pressured to come up with some when I get to the actual ceremony’s! (So thought? Healing? Clarity) but after hearing what you’ve just explained, I feel good to say ‘no intention, here to surrender’ it’s interesting as when you said it’s like your souls made the contract, that’s exactly how I’ve felt since paying/booking a couple of days ago… I’m weirdly calm, matter of fact, kinda numb about it… (in fact it’s an unfamiliar feeling…) i have no idea what will happen… I just have a bit of hope that all three ceremonies won’t just be ‘hell’…. The only thing I feel I ‘know’ is that no matter the horror? After it there should be some understanding some sort of realisation… that’s really the best I’m hoping for! Anything else more is a bonus… Subbed! And will look through the rest of your vids! Thank you!

great advice thank you sir

Thank you

Beautiful 🤩🙏🏼

glad I watched this. i leave the matrix under Orlando Chujandama's guidance in 3 weeks.

Thankyou I asked the medicine and she showed me ❤

Regarding your comment about intentions; To amplify your message, as my father often says, "what you think you know and what you don't know tend not to be the same thing" ;)

Hi Rick, your videos helped me a lot to prepare for my first ceremonies. I just finished the 3rd ceremony last night (Shipibo). Can you please share any thoughts on the impact of wet dreams shortly after ceremony? We are told no sexual activity but as those are involuntary I’m wondering how one would even stop it. Thanks!

Great insights 🙌🏼 Found this just at the right time. Currently looking for a retreat to go to myself... Any suggestions on locations or even just key things to look for? I've found one in Iquitos that appeals to me - but thought I'd ask to expert for some advice 😌 Really resonate with everything you're saying, would be amazing to come to a retreat that you're guiding if that's something you do!

Thank you for sharing! I use the caapi and chakruna , the only thing is the chakruna leaves are not fresh and thats why the brew is not so strong.. Do you have any suggestions for me on how to get the brew more stronger DMT more effective? Thank you!

Does what you are talking about applies only to the original ayahuasca (Chacruna + Caapi)? Or all the dmt plant medicines also (Syrian rue + Mimosa hostilis)?

Hi man your videos are great! My mum found your channel as most of my family is going in May to do Ayahuasca for the first time. How I know I have made a big enough sacrifice? How long before the ceremony do I need to abstain from my sacrifice? For instance I said to myself already I would quit porn and masturbation until then as I saw it as an addiction but I don’t know if it’s enough? Do I need to feel like it’s harder?

Are you based in SA? And if, Cape Town?

There's a strange sound in the background, like someone writing on a marker board...

I have the opportunity; however the ceremony is offered in larger groups (15+) and I'm not sure how that will affect my experience..

I hear mother Aya call out to me. The calling is crystal clear. However I’m on mood stabilisers at the moment. Yet I hear her tell me, never mind, come despite your medication, I will heal you. I’m concerned of the drug interactions. This is a battle between the head and the heart. Do you have any suggestions to offer please?

Oh yes " how to surrender". I find I resist even if I don't want to resist,it's like automatic

Hi there, love your videos. Where can I go to your Ayahuasca retreat?

Shamanic saga continues 1.618 🙏☯️

Hi Rick, I’m ready. How do I get there? How do I get in touch?

I wanted to like this video but the sound of panting was too hard to sit through…

Sir, how old are you?

WHY!!!????? Would You have a dog panting in the background?... I just found your channel and appreciate your content so much.... But please help me understand why you would put a dog panting in the background??? I'm coming from a true question. I can't listen at all and I'm so bummed.

What the hell is that sound throughout the first 2 minutes?! A panting dog? Go get that dog some water. This is too annoying to get through.

The medicine will give you what you need, not what you want. Grateful for the plants and the teachers. @chakranapv

Thank you

Hi Rick, your videos helped me a lot to prepare for my first ceremonies. I just finished the 3rd ceremony last night (Shipibo). Can you please share any thoughts on the impact of wet dreams shortly after ceremony? We are told no sexual activity but as those are involuntary I’m wondering how one would even stop it. Thanks!

Thank you