Preparation
These are the essential items you should bring for the retreat
- Small waterproof bag (for your valuables, passport, etc)
- Backpack (suitcase can work but would be more ideal if you were to travel with a backpack instead)
- Light long pants & light long sleeve shirt
- Everyday clothes (ideally very light cotton or linen)
- Clothes your comfortable working out in
- Comfortable clothes for ceremony (doesn't need to be anything fancy, comfort above anything else)
- Bathers, sarong & towel
- Sandals, thongs, birks etc
- Enclosed shoes suitable for walking
- A warm jumper / fleece
- A hat for sun protection
- Drink bottle (ideally not plastic)
- Journal & pen, optional book / kindle for free time
- Bug spray (the least toxic yet efficient you can find)
- Toothpaste, deodorant, soap, sun cream, shampoo, etc (try make it all organic where possible - we're coming into a natural environment lets try keep it that way)
- Headlamp / torch with a red light option
- Ear plugs (optional, but desirable if you're someone that needs silence whilst sleeping. the jungle is alive!)
- Rain poncho (optional)
- Portable battery charger / peru wall plug converter (there are multiple plugs throughout our centre plus a "wifi computer room" you will have access to)
NOTE // YOU CAN GET WASHING DONE EVERYDAY – LESS IS MORE
Medicine Preparation
4–6 Weeks Before Jungle
All SSRIs medications need to be stoped minimum 4-6 weeks prior to entering the jungle. (If this is you, please let me know & also reach out to your medical physician as you may need to come up with a plan together!)
2 Weeks Before Jungle
NO cannabis, NO pork & NO processed foods at least 2 weeks before jungle
Few Days Before Jungle
AVOID caffeine a few days before jungle
*The cleaner you are in the lead up to retreat the better. If you wish to detox your body in different forms before retreat, amazing! You are the one in control, do what feels best for you but PLEASE stick to these guidelines listed above as the minimum!*