How To Prepare
Serious preparation should begin at least one week before the ceremony. Feel free to start a month ahead. Please let us know if you have any chronic health problems or medical conditions.
- Eat simple, natural and organically grown foods. It is especially recommended to eat many green leafy vegetables like kale, collard greens, and broccoli and fruits.
- Drink plenty of purified water. Add sea salt to the water for hydration.
- Organically grown whole grains, quinoa & millet.
- Raw and organic nuts and seeds. Nut butters are acceptable but should also be raw or organic.
- Olive and coconut oil in moderation.
- Smoothies are excellent for breakfast.
- Vegan diet is encouraged. If you must eat meat, organic chicken or fish is best.
Avoid the following as best you can:
- All chemical substances (acids, ecstasy, etc.)
- Alcohol at least 2 weeks before the ceremony.
- Cannabis or any other form of stimulant.
- All forms of dairy, red meat, garlic, onion, eggs, mushrooms, soy, coffee, black tea and artificial sauces.
- Processed food, fried foods, avoid salty (real sea salt is fine) and sugary food, artificial preservatives.
- Medications or drugs unless necessary (with information on drug treatment).
- If you are using prescribed SSRI for any form of depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia or anxiety, please inform us. If mixed with sacred plants, one can be left gravely injured or worse.
If you are interested in participating in this ceremony please email lightofarjenis@gmail.com your name, number, social media or photo and best time to call you.
Post Retreat
Spend time in nature as best you can. This is especially important if you live in the city. Find a way to ground yourself into the earth, sit beneath a tree or near a river, and reconnect with the rhythms of the earth. This supportive practice will help keep your rhythm aligned with that of the earth, keep you grounded, and support your healing.
Create a Practice
This can include meditation, walking, yoga, or prayer. Find a way to intentionally connect to the spirit of the plant and the divine on a daily basis. Carve out time to be present with your feelings and your process by stilling the mind. In the first few weeks after your journey, you may find it useful to journal or do more active reflection.