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"
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 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
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.🙏✨
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.
I'm going to have my first ceremony in a few weeks and have been struggling with the whole intention setting so I'm so glad I came across this video thank you.
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 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!
It may seem like so many things, but so often the medicine will just show you one tiny thing, and once you see that, everything else just falls away. There's actually nothing wrong with you, you just need to realize that. Before the journey starts reach out to the medicine and build trust, invite it in and just surrender surrender surrender. And don't worry about a hard ceremony, hard ceremonies are the best. You will find out how strong you are and that will teach you to love yourself better than any pat on the back could ever do.
@@InCeremony Thank you very much.Can ask where you are located/where are you doing the ceremonies? A specific retreat? I would love to work with you for my healing. Thank you
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
@@2a.m.454 lol... The actual medicine comes from Brazil and we just rented half of the Homestead ranch and 68 people showed up for a magical weekend! 🙌
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 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 🙏
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.
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 🙏
@@InCeremonythank you. It’s over a year away but I have already been thinking about intentions, what I want etc. I thought I needed specific intentions but didn’t really know what. I would prefer to be open to it. You have made me realise I can scrap it ALL and go open and without expectation.
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.
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.
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 🙏🏽
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 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!
Sounds like you're ready. You're gonna get just what you need. All you need to do now if turn the mind off. Stay in your heart. The ceremonies are never horror, just that it can be overwhelming at times and it's unfamiliar to us at first. But once you figure out how to navigate (surrender surrender surrender), then you're on your way. Best wishes for the ceremonies. Let go of any self-doubt and self-judgement from now. You must be on your own side.
@@InCeremony thank you so much! Great advice. I’m frozen and don’t know how to live. Been mostly a recluse for the last seven years (no exaggeration) thank you again! I’m really enjoying your vids! Every one I’m watching is so applicable! Best wishes to you! X
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!
Hey Callum. I wish I knew a lot of places but sadly I don’t really. I know nimea kaya and temple of the way of light and a lot of people speak about arkana. I think wherever you go it’s important to speak to the people and really get a feel for their energy.
@@InCeremony Hiya Nick, Arkana in Iquitos is the one that really appealed to me. Think I'll try and get a zoom call booked with a few of the retreats and see what I feel about them all :)
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 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?
Thanks for the message, glad you're enjoying the videos :) What you're doing is fine for now. Don't try solve all the issues in advance. The most important thing is to be aware of what needs changing rather than trying to change everything. As far as the diet and the sacrifice goes, just remember what I said about overdoing it. Don't start too soon. Just take the week before your ceremonies and then make a solid commitment. Also, it's not about being perfect with your diet, it's all about integrity. So people who don't take the diet seriously or think it's all nonsense, that's the issue. If you have an open heart, you are humble, and you try your best, that's all the medicine wants from you. Hope you and the family have a fantastic healing experience! One last thing... since you are all going together, you all need to be very careful about not crossing journeys. This is a solo mission, so don't get caught up in what's happening for everyone else and vice versa. Each person must walk their own path and find what they need.
@@InCeremony Thank you so much for your reply! I already have an awareness of that I need to change and learn to love myself again as I have come out of a very severe Bipolar related depression. I think my family and I are aware enough that this is absolutely a personal experience and in all honesty I want the medicine to show me how I can learn to love life again although that is not a condition I'm putting on it. I just hear so much about Ayahuasca and just intuitively know I want to experience it. I have already done a lot of the work in healing myself and understanding spiritual practices but I feel like I need to understand why the suffering in life is worth it. Its a very hard thing for me to comprehend right now and I do think my suffering has put me in a position to help others. Although I still want to find the joy life has to offer and not get so caught up in punishing myself for not achieving enough or feeling unfulfilled. I truly want happiness to be my natural state but I feel like my heart is so closed off I have forgotten how to love and can't evoke it no matter how hard I try.
@@GrizzleMarine I was exactly where you are before my first ceremony. Also suffered severe bipolar for most of my life. I was at a point where I couldn’t be bothered to live. Everything was dead to me. I don’t want to oversell but it sorted it out like a sledgehammer and my heart just came back to life. I have never suffered from that since. I often say I’m turning 4 this year cause that’s how I feel. Just go into the ceremony and abandon yourself. Everything you know or think you know. Just trust the medicine and surrender completely 💚
@@InCeremony Thank you so much for this and bless you. This has made me want the medicine more than ever and May is going to be an even longer wait! Its lovely to talk to someone who has been in my shoes and had the experience. Love what you are doing my friend and I hope maybe I can maybe host my own ceremonies to help people one day
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!
@@InCeremony Oh! I totally hear that now! Makes it easier to listen knowing. I have a dog, too:) I have listened to this video probably close to a dozen times. I hope one day to be able to travel down to where you are. I have enjoyed listening to all of your videos. Thank you!!
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?
Hey Naresh. Firstly, you must come off your meds. Some meds are contraindicated, not all. But even if they are not you still should come off. The reason being is that you if you actually want to be healed and not need the meds anymore then you have to give the medicine the opportunity to do that, and how can it do that if the meds are interfering. And you want to meet the medicine at your baseline so that it can see what needs changing. No point removing all your symptoms before you go to the doctor, makes his/her job much harder. I have helped many people come off their meds for ceremony and the most important thing that helps is to realize that there isn't something fundamentally wrong with you, you are not mentally ill. You have issues and traumas just like every other human being and you need to heal that. But in order to heal with it, you need to allow it to be there, to really feel it and make space to explore what's at the root of it. This is a gentle process of self-care, not an anxious analysis of how broken you are. I hope you can find somewhere to sit that can assist you through the process, but feel free to reach out if you need some guidance. All the best.
@@InCeremony Thank you for a detailed response. I was waiting for your advice and this makes perfect sense. Only today the Dr reduced the dosage for the mood stabiliser. I’m wishing for nothing less than a complete stoppage of the meds. Thank you Sir for your thoughtful response for which I am most grateful. 🙏
I'll be posting a surrender video soon, but what I tell people in ceremony that helps a lot is: Imagine that you are going to feel this way FOREVER and there's nothing you can do about it.
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. The setting and the facilitators are going to be the biggest factor. Generally I like smaller groups because it allows me to spend more time with everyone between ceremonies. But sometimes it is a larger group and it's ok as long as it's well held. I would connect with the shaman and really feel into that.
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!
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.
His name is felix and we walks with me. I didn’t realise the mic was picking it up until after and I was not going to record the video again for that. So, that’s the reason. However, what’s interesting is that some people find it triggering but a lot of people find it soothing. You can browse the comments… But I will say this. If you find that tough, you’re gonna hate ayahuasca 🙂
@@InCeremony I know right!? As soon as I hit send I was laughing at myself because I thought Jesus... How the hell am I going to get through the journey if I can't get through the video 🤣...hahahaha love doggies by the way... Thanks for the reply. 🙏🌻
Yes it’s my dog. Dogs pant when they’re hot not when they’re thirsty. They don’t have sweat glands like we do so they cool themselves down by passing air through their throat where the blood vessels are close to the surface. He always joins me on my walks. Sorry it bothered 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!
When we trained this was covered, as our period of abstinence was much longer (2 months). Anything involuntary is no concern. Everything in life is not about action, it’s about intention. It’s what is in your heart that matters.
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.
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
Thank you for saying that. I love him so much and someone else was annoyed. So this was lovely to hear ❤️
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
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.🙏✨
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.
I'm so glad. Just be like water, allow it to shape you. Best of luck for your journey!
What retreat are you going to? I’m going to Arkana at the end of may.
@@createxperience Munay Sonqo Retreat and Yoga Center
I'm going to have my first ceremony in a few weeks and have been struggling with the whole intention setting so I'm so glad I came across this video thank you.
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 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!
It may seem like so many things, but so often the medicine will just show you one tiny thing, and once you see that, everything else just falls away. There's actually nothing wrong with you, you just need to realize that. Before the journey starts reach out to the medicine and build trust, invite it in and just surrender surrender surrender. And don't worry about a hard ceremony, hard ceremonies are the best. You will find out how strong you are and that will teach you to love yourself better than any pat on the back could ever do.
@@InCeremony Thank you very much.Can ask where you are located/where are you doing the ceremonies? A specific retreat? I would love to work with you for my healing. Thank you
@@LiaHartman I'm in South Africa. Hope you make a trip out sometime.
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
Update: i'm on my way to Utah for another Ayahuasca Ceremony as I type this. The feeling is the destination my friends! Aho! 💗
@@hardheadedhero1 interesting that they have ayahuasca in cultland
@@2a.m.454 lol... The actual medicine comes from Brazil and we just rented half of the Homestead ranch and 68 people showed up for a magical weekend! 🙌
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!
The most „down to earth” advices I saw… Thank you!😊🙏🏻
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 🙏
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.
Sounds good 🙏. Wishing you strength
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 🙏
All the best for the journey
@@InCeremonythank you. It’s over a year away but I have already been thinking about intentions, what I want etc. I thought I needed specific intentions but didn’t really know what. I would prefer to be open to it. You have made me realise I can scrap it ALL and go open and without expectation.
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.
Awesome, I'm glad it helped. All the best.
Thank you so much for this video. Just what I needed to hear three weeks before my first ceremony 🙏🏽
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.
Surrender is always tricky. So important to realize that we must surrender to what is in front of us, not what we want to surrender to.
Best explanation on preparing for mother Ayahuasca. Thank you for making this video 🙏🏻
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 🙏🏽
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.
What wisdom form deep experience. A deep bow of gratitude to you. Thank you with all humility
Thank you so much for your insight.
Very helpful x
Thanks for sharing your insight ~ 62 yo grandma to experience 3 day ayahuasca ceremony this May in Guatemala. Ready to surrender.
Well done for taking this on. You will be so grateful to yourself. Wishing you all the best.
Thank you for sharing. Very informative.
Loved the intention part in particular. Thank you
resonates... great video, great perspectives, I hope it reaches to those who need it
This is such excellent wisdom. Thank you. I am a week away from ceremony.
Thank you. Good advice for living.
Wow this video was so interesting! 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!
Sounds like you're ready. You're gonna get just what you need. All you need to do now if turn the mind off. Stay in your heart. The ceremonies are never horror, just that it can be overwhelming at times and it's unfamiliar to us at first. But once you figure out how to navigate (surrender surrender surrender), then you're on your way. Best wishes for the ceremonies. Let go of any self-doubt and self-judgement from now. You must be on your own side.
@@InCeremony thank you so much! Great advice. I’m frozen and don’t know how to live. Been mostly a recluse for the last seven years (no exaggeration) thank you again! I’m really enjoying your vids! Every one I’m watching is so applicable!
Best wishes to you! X
Ok. This was one year ago. How was it and how do you feel now?
glad I watched this. i leave the matrix under Orlando Chujandama's guidance in 3 weeks.
This is a really great video. Thank you🙏🏽
Thankyou I asked the medicine and she showed me ❤
Thank you for that.
Really great video, thank you for sharing this knowledge.
Unique perspective and very helpful
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!
Hey Callum. I wish I knew a lot of places but sadly I don’t really. I know nimea kaya and temple of the way of light and a lot of people speak about arkana. I think wherever you go it’s important to speak to the people and really get a feel for their energy.
@@InCeremony Hiya Nick,
Arkana in Iquitos is the one that really appealed to me. Think I'll try and get a zoom call booked with a few of the retreats and see what I feel about them all :)
Thank you
great advice thank you sir
Beautiful 🤩🙏🏼
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 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?
Thanks for the message, glad you're enjoying the videos :) What you're doing is fine for now. Don't try solve all the issues in advance. The most important thing is to be aware of what needs changing rather than trying to change everything. As far as the diet and the sacrifice goes, just remember what I said about overdoing it. Don't start too soon. Just take the week before your ceremonies and then make a solid commitment. Also, it's not about being perfect with your diet, it's all about integrity. So people who don't take the diet seriously or think it's all nonsense, that's the issue. If you have an open heart, you are humble, and you try your best, that's all the medicine wants from you. Hope you and the family have a fantastic healing experience! One last thing... since you are all going together, you all need to be very careful about not crossing journeys. This is a solo mission, so don't get caught up in what's happening for everyone else and vice versa. Each person must walk their own path and find what they need.
@@InCeremony Thank you so much for your reply! I already have an awareness of that I need to change and learn to love myself again as I have come out of a very severe Bipolar related depression. I think my family and I are aware enough that this is absolutely a personal experience and in all honesty I want the medicine to show me how I can learn to love life again although that is not a condition I'm putting on it. I just hear so much about Ayahuasca and just intuitively know I want to experience it. I have already done a lot of the work in healing myself and understanding spiritual practices but I feel like I need to understand why the suffering in life is worth it. Its a very hard thing for me to comprehend right now and I do think my suffering has put me in a position to help others. Although I still want to find the joy life has to offer and not get so caught up in punishing myself for not achieving enough or feeling unfulfilled. I truly want happiness to be my natural state but I feel like my heart is so closed off I have forgotten how to love and can't evoke it no matter how hard I try.
@@GrizzleMarine I was exactly where you are before my first ceremony. Also suffered severe bipolar for most of my life. I was at a point where I couldn’t be bothered to live. Everything was dead to me. I don’t want to oversell but it sorted it out like a sledgehammer and my heart just came back to life. I have never suffered from that since. I often say I’m turning 4 this year cause that’s how I feel. Just go into the ceremony and abandon yourself. Everything you know or think you know. Just trust the medicine and surrender completely 💚
@@InCeremony Thank you so much for this and bless you. This has made me want the medicine more than ever and May is going to be an even longer wait! Its lovely to talk to someone who has been in my shoes and had the experience. Love what you are doing my friend and I hope maybe I can maybe host my own ceremonies to help people one day
Are you based in SA? And if, Cape Town?
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!
There's a strange sound in the background, like someone writing on a marker board...
It’s my dog panting. He was lying at my feet and I only realised the mic picked it up after.
@@InCeremony Oh! I totally hear that now! Makes it easier to listen knowing. I have a dog, too:) I have listened to this video probably close to a dozen times. I hope one day to be able to travel down to where you are. I have enjoyed listening to all of your videos. Thank you!!
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?
Hey Naresh. Firstly, you must come off your meds. Some meds are contraindicated, not all. But even if they are not you still should come off. The reason being is that you if you actually want to be healed and not need the meds anymore then you have to give the medicine the opportunity to do that, and how can it do that if the meds are interfering. And you want to meet the medicine at your baseline so that it can see what needs changing. No point removing all your symptoms before you go to the doctor, makes his/her job much harder.
I have helped many people come off their meds for ceremony and the most important thing that helps is to realize that there isn't something fundamentally wrong with you, you are not mentally ill. You have issues and traumas just like every other human being and you need to heal that. But in order to heal with it, you need to allow it to be there, to really feel it and make space to explore what's at the root of it. This is a gentle process of self-care, not an anxious analysis of how broken you are. I hope you can find somewhere to sit that can assist you through the process, but feel free to reach out if you need some guidance. All the best.
@@InCeremony Thank you for a detailed response. I was waiting for your advice and this makes perfect sense. Only today the Dr reduced the dosage for the mood stabiliser. I’m wishing for nothing less than a complete stoppage of the meds. Thank you Sir for your thoughtful response for which I am most grateful. 🙏
Oh yes " how to surrender".
I find I resist even if I don't want to resist,it's like automatic
I'll be posting a surrender video soon, but what I tell people in ceremony that helps a lot is: Imagine that you are going to feel this way FOREVER and there's nothing you can do about it.
@@InCeremony thank you x
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)?
I wanted to like this video but the sound of panting was too hard to sit through…
Sorry about that
Shamanic saga continues 1.618 🙏☯️
I have the opportunity; however the ceremony is offered in larger groups (15+) and I'm not sure how that will affect my experience..
Hi. The setting and the facilitators are going to be the biggest factor. Generally I like smaller groups because it allows me to spend more time with everyone between ceremonies. But sometimes it is a larger group and it's ok as long as it's well held. I would connect with the shaman and really feel into that.
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!
Hi there, love your videos. Where can I go to your Ayahuasca retreat?
Hi Frida. I'm in South Africa
@@InCeremony is it called in Ceremony? How can I look you up?
www.ayahuasca.co.za
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.
His name is felix and we walks with me. I didn’t realise the mic was picking it up until after and I was not going to record the video again for that.
So, that’s the reason. However, what’s interesting is that some people find it triggering but a lot of people find it soothing. You can browse the comments…
But I will say this. If you find that tough, you’re gonna hate ayahuasca 🙂
@@InCeremony I know right!? As soon as I hit send I was laughing at myself because I thought Jesus... How the hell am I going to get through the journey if I can't get through the video 🤣...hahahaha love doggies by the way... Thanks for the reply. 🙏🌻
Hi Rick, I’m ready. How do I get there? How do I get in touch?
Hi Katie. You can go to ayahuasca.co.za and fill out the contact form. I’ll get back to you.
Sir, how old are you?
That’s an interesting question 🙂. I’m 46. Why do you ask?
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.
Yes it’s my dog. Dogs pant when they’re hot not when they’re thirsty. They don’t have sweat glands like we do so they cool themselves down by passing air through their throat where the blood vessels are close to the surface. He always joins me on my walks. Sorry it bothered you.
Wisdom, practical, insightful and given from humility, love and pure intention.
Very helpful in my preparation for ceremony in 5 days. Thank You 🙏
All the best for your ceremony 💫
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!
When we trained this was covered, as our period of abstinence was much longer (2 months). Anything involuntary is no concern. Everything in life is not about action, it’s about intention. It’s what is in your heart that matters.
Thanks! Really appreciate your channel.
@@InCeremony thanks. Really appreciate your support
Thank you