How We Prepare Our Ayahuasca Brew
Sourcing with Gratitude
The journey begins with the careful selection of the plants. We source our ingredients from trusted, sustainable sources, working with local communities who share their deep knowledge of these sacred plants. Each vine and leaf is chosen with mindfulness, ensuring that only the highest quality and most vibrant components are used.
Offering Respect and Setting Intentions
Before we begin the preparation, we take a moment to honor the plants and their journey to us. This is a time of quiet reflection, gratitude, and intention-setting. We approach this work not as a task, but as a sacred practice, asking the plants to guide us in creating a brew that serves its purpose with love and clarity.
Adding the Leaves
Next, we incorporate the leaves that complement the vine. These are gently handled and added to the brew, balancing the energies of the plants. Each leaf is seen as a gift from nature, carrying its own essence and role in the process.
Brewing with Patience and Care
The mixture is brought together in a large pot, where it simmers slowly over several hours. This is a time for observation, care, and dedication. The brew requires attention to ensure the balance is just right, but it also requires trust—trust in the plants, the process, and the intention behind it all.
Infusing Love and Connection
Throughout the brewing, songs, prayers, or quiet meditations often accompany the process. These are offered not as performance, but as a way to connect with the plants, the earth, and the energies at work. The space is kept calm and sacred, allowing the brew to absorb this energy of love and connection.
Completing the Cycle
Once the brew has reached its completion, it is carefully strained and stored, ready to be shared in the right time and space. The pot is cleaned, the tools are put away, and gratitude is once again offered to the plants, the earth, and the spirit.