At Ancient Ceremonies, your safety, well-being, and spiritual integrity are our highest priorities. Our work is rooted in traditional Andean teachings, and our role is to guide you through these sacred plant medicines with respect, professionalism, and deep reverence for their origins. Every guest who joins us places their trust in our hands, and we honour that trust by maintaining a safe, ethical, and deeply grounded environment.

To uphold this level of care, we begin by exploring your health history during your Connect Call — your very first step when considering working with us. This conversation allows us to understand your background, your intentions, and whether these medicines are appropriate for you at this stage of your life.

Following your Connect Call, we ask all guests to complete a medical questionnaire as part of the booking process. Please answer each question openly and honestly, as this information allows us to assess suitability and ensure your safety throughout your journey with us.

Eligibility and Participant Responsibility

Every person’s health history is unique, which is why we review each situation individually. If any of the medical considerations listed in the following sections apply to you, this does not automatically mean you cannot participate. Instead, it means we need to speak with you so we can understand your circumstances fully and explore what options may be available.

This is why the Connect Call is so important — it gives us the opportunity to assess your situation personally, ask relevant questions, and, when appropriate, work alongside your medical practitioner to determine the safest and most supportive path forward.

What is essential is honesty. If a guest books a retreat while withholding relevant medical or psychological information, and we discover this upon arrival or during the retreat, participation may need to be declined for safety reasons, and a refund cannot be issued. This protects both you and the group.

If any concerns arise during your medical questionnaire or Connect Call, our team will contact you directly to discuss them with care. In many cases, we are able to find solutions, adjustments, or timing recommendations — sometimes in collaboration with your healthcare provider — that help you move forward safely.

By booking a retreat with Ancient Ceremonies, you confirm that you have read and understand these Medical and Safety Guidelines, that you are transparent about your health history, and that you agree to participate at your own responsibility.

We commit to providing a safe, professionally held, and deeply supportive environment — and in return, we ask for your honesty, openness, and cooperation so we can protect your well-being and the well-being of those around you.

General Medical Precautions

Working with Ayahuasca or Huachuma (San Pedro) can have significant effects on the body and nervous system, which is why accurate medical disclosure is essential. Please inform us of any past or current health conditions, as well as any medications or supplements you are taking.

The following conditions often require additional assessment — and in many cases may prevent participation: