Before your session:
- Contraindications and Precautions: Review these guidelines carefully. Contact me with any questions or concerns.
- Medications: Most prescription drugs are acceptable, but confirm with me if you’re unsure about any specific medications.
- Substance Use: Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs for at least 24 hours prior.
- Rest: Ensure a full night’s sleep before your session.
- Activities to Avoid: No sweat lodges the week before. No water fasting, liver flushes, enemas, or colonics 3 days before. Avoid hot tubs and saunas 1 day before to prevent electrolyte imbalance.
- Rescheduling: Notify me at least 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule.
The day of your session:
- Fasting: Refrain from eating for 12 hours prior. Have a nutritious meal the evening before.
- Fluid Intake: During the hours before your session, limit fluid intake to a cup of herbal tea or a few sips of water.
- Medications/Supplements: Avoid taking any the morning of your session. They can be taken after.
- Menstruation: Kambo may increase flow for 24-36 hours and affect your cycle.
- Contacts: If you wear contacts and plan to use Sananga eyedrops, bring a contact case or wear glasses.
- Duration: Plan for the session to last 3-4 hours.
- Comfort Items: Bring a pillow and blanket for rest.
- Emotional Release: Focus on and express your feelings if seeking emotional release.
- Post-Session: Set aside time to relax and integrate the experience.
Recommended Clothing:
- Comfort: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid tight jewelry.
- Extra Clothing: Bring a change of clothes if needed.
- Layering: Dress in layers to accommodate temperature changes.
- Kambo Points: Wear clothing that doesn’t interfere with Kambo points. Discuss point locations with me beforehand.
- Things to bring: Bring a towel, and any personal items that help you feel at ease, like a blanket or cushion.
- Hair Tie: Bring one if you have long hair.
After your session:
- Substance Use: Continue avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs for 24 hours post-session.
- Self-Care: Be gentle with yourself, as you may feel more sensitive.
- Integration: Spend time reflecting, connecting with the spirit of Kambo, and engaging in activities like walking, journaling, or meditating.
- Emotional Support: Past emotions may surface; seek support if needed.
Considerations if you are hosting a Kambo session
- Privacy: Choose a private, quiet location.
- Pets: Ensure no pets or animals are present.
- Bathroom Access: The bathroom should be easily accessible and on the same level as the session space.
- Noise: Expect some noise during the session; inform others to avoid disturbances.
- Smudging: Smudging is part of the session, so ensure smoke detectors won’t be triggered.
- Kitchen Access: Have access to a kitchen for heating water, preparing herbal infusions, or heating soup.