Responsible care at Ayaterra
A safe experience begins before the ceremony. Our process centers on honest health information, careful screening, clear preparation, and attentive support throughout your stay.
This page provides general information and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Safety before ceremony
Ayahuasca and San Pedro can involve intense physical and emotional experiences. Prior experience does not remove risk, and no responsible retreat can promise that participation is universally safe.
We ask every guest to share relevant information honestly. Depending on health history, medication use, mental health considerations, pregnancy, or other circumstances, participation may require additional assessment or may not be advised.
Our five-part process
Each stage helps us understand suitability, answer questions, and prepare the environment around the individual—not simply the booking.
Before confirming participation, tell us about relevant health conditions, medications, supplements, allergies, pregnancy, and previous reactions. Complete information helps the team respond responsibly.
We review the information needed to understand possible contraindications and practical support needs. Sensitive details should be shared through the screening process, not public forms.
Where appropriate, we may request clarification or independent medical guidance. Acceptance is never automatic, and our team may recommend postponing or declining participation.
We confirm any relevant changes, review the ceremony plan, and explain the support available. Any preparatory practice is discussed in advance and considered in relation to individual suitability.
Before the ceremony we check readiness and answer final questions. During the experience, the facilitation team remains present and observes participant wellbeing.
Before you book
These examples are not a complete medical checklist. If you are unsure whether something is relevant, disclose it and let the screening team ask the next question.
Some conditions, medication interactions, or periods of psychological instability can make participation unsuitable. A refusal or recommendation to postpone is a safety decision, not a judgment.
Read the complete safety guideDuring your experience
You should know who to approach, what will happen next, and how to request assistance. Clear boundaries and calm communication matter as much as the ceremonial setting.
Meet AyaterraOrientationPractical guidance, expectations, and support options are explained before the ceremony.
PresenceFacilitators remain available and attentive throughout the ceremonial period.
RespectPrivacy, consent, personal boundaries, and the shared space are treated seriously.
IntegrationGuests receive time to rest, reflect, and ask questions after the experience.
Common questions
Ask early. Honest questions help everyone make a better decision.
No. Screening helps identify known concerns and reduce avoidable risks, but it cannot remove every possible physical or psychological risk.
Never stop or change prescribed medication without guidance from the prescribing clinician. Share the medication name, dose, and relevant history during screening.
We may suggest postponing participation, obtaining professional clearance, or choosing a non-medicine experience. The priority is suitability, not completing a sale.
Yes. Contact the team before paying or making travel arrangements. General WhatsApp or email messages should not contain unnecessary sensitive medical details.
Clarity before commitment