WHAT TO EXPECT 

• Please bring mats, pillows, and blankets to make yourself comfortable. You will be sitting or lying on the ground for the duration, so please ensure you bring what you need to be comfortable 

• Please bring layers of clothing/blanket as you can alternate from cold to hot during the ceremony. 

• Eye masks are recommended for your journey to help you go inward and avoid distractions from the room.

• Please bring a water bottle, you may also want to bring a notebook and pen, and anything for the ceremony altar (you will take this back home with you).

• Please no artificial scents such as perfume, however natural scents such as essential oils, insence, sage, etc. are fine.

• For women - if you will be menstruating on the day of ceremony, we recommend using extra pads etc. to be comfortable.

• Participants agree to stay until the integration circle is closed for safety reasons, and to ensure everyone receives the support they need post ceremony.

• If you wish to leave the ceremony space (example, step outside for fresh air) during ceremony, please check in with the ceremony leaders for permission and for one of the team members to accompany you. 

• For your safety, please arrange for a ride or take transit to and from the venue. 

PRE-CEREMONY PREPARATION 

We recommend the following protocol for several days leading up to and including the day of, and after the ceremony.

• Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. 

• Avoid processed sugars, dairy, gluten, and red meat. ⇒ Medication and supplements as per individual discussion with the team. 

• Refrain from taking 5-HTP, St. John’s-wort, and Passionflower at least 3 days prior.

• Refrain from consuming alcohol 2 weeks prior. If this is not possible, then please refrain for a minimum of 3 days before.

  • It is also important to avoid alcohol for a minimum of 1 week AFTER the ceremony. Optimal time-frame is 2 weeks.

• Set your intent for the ceremony - Ivan and Lana will help you to refine your intent with their guidance on the day of.

• For anyone travelling to BC for ceremony/retreat: DO NOT book any travel arrangements until your intake form has been reviewed and approved.

  • 1-day ceremony - you will not be able to travel long distance immediately after ceremony, you will need to book accommodations for that night, and travel home the following day

  • Multi-day retreats - please contact concierge@intronaut.com for retreat start and end times so you can book your travel arrangements accordingly

Leading up to the ceremony, if you have any concerns or questions, please contact concierge@intronaut.com