How do I prepare for my first ayahuasca ceremony?

Preparation is the quiet work that decides how much the medicine can actually give you. In the two to four weeks before ceremony, follow the dieta your facilitators recommend, reduce stimulation (news, alcohol, casual sex, heavy screens), and begin a daily practice — even ten minutes of breath, journaling, or walking in nature. Clarify your intention as a question, not a demand: "Show me what I need to see." Arrive rested, hydrated, and with logistics handled so you can fully arrive.