Círculo Xamânico Maria Ayahuasca Maria Ayahuasca

How to prepare

Preparation starts days before the ceremony. Please read carefully and message us with any questions.

Questions about the experience? Read the FAQ →

Our rituals

Ayahuasca Shamanic Ritual

On Saturdays from 5 pm to 10 pm, with a theme at each gathering. We work with ayahuasca, rapé and sananga.

Sacred Feminine

Women’s gatherings held on special dates, with circle dance, songs and sharing, alongside the ayahuasca ceremony. Dates appear in the calendar.

Diet in the 3 days before

No meat, no alcohol and no drugs of any kind. In the 72 hours before, no controlled medication. On the day, eat lightly and arrive well hydrated.

What to bring

  • A sleeping mat
  • A blanket
  • A pair of flip-flops
  • A water bottle
  • A roll of toilet paper
  • Something to share afterwards (bread, juice, fruit) — optional

House rules

  1. 1Arrive on time: once the gate closes and the ceremony begins, no one else is admitted.
  2. 2Leaving before the ceremony is closed is not allowed.
  3. 3Cancellations are not refunded or rescheduled. The energy exchange is also not returned if the experience is not what you expected.
  4. 4If it is your first time, come by Uber or arrange for someone to pick you up.
  5. 5At the end, eat something and wait at least 30 minutes before leaving. Only leave if you are feeling well.
  6. 6Smoking, alcohol and any illicit substance are prohibited on the premises during the ceremony.

Contraindications

Ayahuasca is contraindicated for people with psychotic or schizoid conditions, severe anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, and for anyone taking antidepressants (SSRIs, tricyclics, MAOIs) or psychostimulants. Tell us about pregnancy, heart conditions, diabetes and high or low blood pressure. If in doubt, talk to Maria before registering.

Health questionnaire

Everyone fills in a health questionnaire and a liability waiver before their first ceremony. Your data is confidential. Participants must be adults; minors only with written parental consent and after speaking with Maria.

Download the questionnaire (PDF, Portuguese)

The practices offered are spiritual in nature and do not replace medical or psychological care.