Welcome To Rythmia!

We Need Your Travel Information as Soon as Possible

Ensuring an exceptional experience takes some planning. Verifying your booking, completing your medical documentation, and providing your emergency contact information is critical. Whether you're taking the Rythmia shuttle or arriving by rental car or taxi, we also need to know your arrival information so we can pick you up at the right time or security at the gate of our center is prepared for your arrival.
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Mandatory steps and information we need from you. 

Please email us at info@rythmia.com noting your full name, date of arrival, and confirmation number as applicable to complete these steps.  If you need to make changes, contact us right away by email or by calling (888) 825-3344.

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Booking Verification:

• By now you will have received an email confirming your reservation details, including your day of arrival and departure. Please carefully verify all details. If any changes are required, please email or call us right away at (888) 825-3344.

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Medical Document:

• You also will have received the Rythmia Medical Document via a DocuSign email. It is mandatory that you review and electronically sign it. This document also provides you with the information you need to prepare for your journey.

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Arrival Information:

• Rythmia Shuttle Service - Liberia Airport: We can pick you up directly from your incoming flight arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR). Please email your airline, flight number and arrival.
  
• Rythmia Shuttle Service - Hilton Garden Inn: If you decide to stay in Costa Rica prior to your stay at Rythmia, we are authorized to pick up at the Hilton Garden Inn next to the Liberia Airport at 11AM on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s critical you inform us of your Hilton Garden pickup by email. 
• Rental Car of Taxi: We are in a gated community so if you are planning to take a taxi or rental car to our center, we’ll need to advise our security team. Check-in time is at 3:00 pm or later. Please confirm by email to confirm your arrival by car or taxi and your estimated arrival time.

Emergency Contact Information:

• Please email us a person we can contact in the event of an emergency ensuring to include their full name, phone number, email, and their relationship to you.

What diet or dietary guidelines do I need to follow before arriving?

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Guidelines for preparation:

A “dieta” is a set of dietary and behavioral guidelines often followed in preparation for and after working with plant medicine. This aims to cleanse the body and mind, enhance the effects of the medicine, and help individuals connect more deeply with the spirit of Ayahuasca. Unless otherwise noted, adhering to the dieta for 7 days is recommended, and 30 days or more is ideal. 

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Recommended Foods:

• All Vegetables
• All Fruits (except overly ripe avocado and bananas and large amount of Citrus)
• All Herbs (except large amounts of Ginger, Chili, Cayenne, Garlic, and Onions)
• Whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, and oats
• Plant-based proteins like lentils, chickpeas, and tofu
• Nuts and Seeds
• Eggs, chicken and fish
• Caffeine free herbal teas
• Coconut, Olive, and Vegetable Oil in small amounts
• Small amounts of Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt
• Honey and Maple Syrup in small amounts 
• Drink 2 liters of water daily to stay hydrated and to assist the cleansing action of the program.

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Foods to avoid:

• Processed foods, refined sugars, and artificial additives
• Red meat and pork. Cured meats, Canned, or Processed food
• Dairy products (some practitioners recommend avoiding all animal products)  
• Fermented foods and vinegar 
• Spicy foods 
• Fried foods
• Soda
• Foods high in tyramine, such as aged cheeses, smoked fish, and cured meats
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Excessive salt and oil
• Large amounts of citrus fruits, such as pineapples 

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Behavioral Guidelines (three days before and three days after Ayahuasca ceremonies):

• Avoid sexual activities. This is to conserve energy and promote internal focus.
• Limit exposure to excessive noise, media, and stressful situations. Try to fill your mind with positive messages and images.
• Spend time in nature and engage in mindful practices such as meditation, yoga, or journaling.

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You must be free of the following substances before your visit, or you will not be admitted:

• Cocaine and Crack – 30 days
• Methamphetamine, Adderall, Ritalin, etc. – 15 days
• Alcohol – 3 days (if alcohol addict, 14 days)
• Suboxone and Methadone – 30 days
• Lamictal and Gabapentin – 30 days
• All antidepressants and antipsychotics – 30 days
• Heroin and prescription opiates – 30 days
• Psilocybin - 30 days
• LSD - 30 days
• Marijuana - 3 days minimum if used for medicinal purposes, otherwise 15 days minimum with 30 days recommended 
• HGH/Testosterone - is ok