Requirements and Health safety

Your safety is very important to us and we screen anybody who wants to join this Ayahuasca retreat in Ecuador. If you suffer from any disease or take any medicines, you absolutely need to inform us, as some medicines can be contraindicated with Ayahuasca. Taking Ayahuasca if you suffer from weak heart, a mental illness and certain other illnesses may be dangerous or even life-threatening. We have also certain requirements for those who wish to drink Ayahuasca that must be followed:

 Health conditions and risks agreement: Our event are held on places which are not medical facilities and we are not equipped to handle a serious medical emergency. Please inform us of any serious medical conditions that you have before you make your reservation. Due to potential health risks, people with certain health conditions will not be able to drink Ayahuasca. However, they can still partake in the ceremony without drinking and can receive the healing and cleansing ritual from the ceremony leader.

People with the following health conditions will not be able to drink Ayahuasca due to potential health risks:

- very high blood pressure
- severe diabetes
- schizophrenic disorder
- heart disease or any condition previously diagnosed indicating vulnerability to the heart
- epilepsy and other seizure related conditions
- infectious or contagious disease
- suicidal ideation
- use of MAO inhibitors or anti-psychotic medication

Mental illness: Anyone in treatment for mental illness must consult a physician regarding the advisability of using Ayahuasca and if approved must cease taking any anti-depressants or mood altering medications at least 1 month prior to taking Ayahuasca

Drug addictions: Taking drugs is prohibited some time before, during and some time after our event. This event is not recommended for those who want to treat serious drug addiction which include withdrawal symptoms. Smoking cannabis or taking any mind-altering substances is prohibited during our events. Smoking of commercially sold tobacco is prohibited at the lodge except one designated area.