One last thing, person to person.
We know what it means to be where you are: holding a date, a mix of excitement and fear, and the sense that this matters and you don't want to take it lightly.
We built Threshold to be the resource we wish we'd had. Rigorous but human. Respectful of tradition and honest about the science. And above all, on your side: if this course walks with you all the way to the maloca (the ceremonial lodge where the ceremony is held), it will have done its job. And if it tells you today isn't your moment, it will have done its job just as well.
Preparing well is an act of respect — for the medicine, for the tradition, and for yourself. See you at the threshold.
If you're here, you already know
You have a date. And questions no one answers the same way twice.
What can I eat, and what can't I? What about my medication — is it dangerous to combine? How do I explain this to my family without scaring them? What does that night actually feel like? What if I have a bad trip? And afterward… what do I do with all of it?
You look for answers and find forums that contradict each other, retreat-center blogs that are also trying to sell you something, and advice from someone you know who went once. Underneath it all, an anxiety that won't go away: am I doing this right?
Who we are
We're translators, not gurus.
Our job is to build a bridge between three worlds that rarely speak to each other: traditional Amazonian knowledge, modern medical science, and your reality as someone preparing for the first time.
We are not your doctors. We are not shamans. And we have no stake in whether you take ayahuasca — only in making sure that, if you decide to, you arrive safe.
Every claim in this course is backed by verifiable sources, not opinion. No smoke and mirrors.
- ICEERS · safety guidelines, 2019
- Ruffell et al. · Psychiatry & Clin. Neurosci. Reports, 2023
- MAPS · contraindication standards
The system
Threshold isn't information. It's a system.
What you find for free is scattered, contradictory pieces. What no free resource gives you is the assembled system: what to do each day, in what order, and why.
Safety first
A clear medical screening to find out whether it's safe for you, with a form you bring to your doctor and one rule that could save your life: never stop taking medication on your own.
A day-by-day plan
The 30-Day Calendar coordinates the dieta (the traditional pre-ceremony diet of dietary and behavioral restriction), mindset, and logistics in a single map. Set your ceremony date and know exactly what today calls for.
What comes after matters more
The ceremony is 20%. Integration is 80%. It includes a 30-Day Integration Journal — a resource almost no one offers.
The 9 modules, in order
- M0–M1Understanding the medicine: what it is, where it comes from, what the science says
- M2Is it right for you? The medical safety screening
- M3Choosing the right retreat (the 10 veto questions)
- M4Preparing the body: the dieta, honestly explained
- M5Preparing the mind: intention and fear
- M6Stress-free logistics: packing, family, travel
- M7The day and night of the ceremony, hour by hour
- M8Integration: where the change happens
This isn't just reading. It's doing.
Everything a standalone PDF can't give you
- The 30-Day Preparation Calendar (plus a 14-day express version)
- Medical Self-Assessment Form to bring to your doctor
- The "10 Veto Questions" Checklist for choosing a retreat
- Yes/No/Caution dieta list + 7-day menu
- Intention Template + Preparation Journal
- Packing checklist + scripts for talking to your family
- Map of the Night + a card with 5 techniques for difficult moments
- 30-Day Integration Journal
Radical honesty
This course isn't for everyone. That's on purpose.
If you're looking for permission to take ayahuasca without supervision, you won't find it here. This course prepares you for legal, supervised ceremonies, and at no point explains how to obtain or prepare the medicine.
Ayahuasca is not for everyone. There are absolute contraindications: certain antidepressants and medications (risk of serious interactions), a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, pregnancy, and significant cardiovascular conditions.
If working through the safety module reveals that this is your case, this course will tell you not today — and we'll refund 100%, with no time limit. That's the Contraindication Guarantee. We'd rather lose a sale than carry the weight of someone who took an unnecessary risk on our conscience.
Founders Edition — launch price
Threshold — The Complete 30-Day Guide
$97$47
Full, immediate access. Forever. Updates included.
The price rises to $97 once the independent clinical review is complete. Buy now at the founder's price.
- 14-day full guarantee. If it's not for you, we refund your money.
- Contraindication Guarantee (no time limit). If you discover you shouldn't do ayahuasca right now, full refund.
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Before you decide
Frequently asked questions
My ceremony is in 2 weeks — will this still work for me?
Yes. It includes a 14-day Express Edition with an honest guide to what to prioritize when time is short. (And if your situation needs more lead time because of medication, the course will tell you.)
Do I need prior experience?
No. It's designed specifically for your first ceremony.
What format is it in?
A complete, navigable document plus downloadables (forms, templates, checklists, journal). All in English, with immediate, lifetime access.
Does this replace a doctor?
No, and it never claims to. It prepares you and gives you a form to talk to yours. Module 2 sends you straight to them. Never stop taking medication on your own.
Why the "Founders Edition," and why $47?
Because we're being upfront: independent clinical review of the content is underway but not yet complete. In the meantime, everything is already built on verified, published sources. Early buyers get the founder's price and receive every future update, including the reviewed version, at no extra cost.
What if I change my mind?
Double guarantee: a 14-day full refund, plus the Contraindication Guarantee with no time limit.
Not ready yet?
Start with this, free: the 10 questions that separate a real retreat from a red flag.
No pressure, no pitch buried in your inbox — just the same rigor as the course, in one free download. If it's useful, you'll hear from us again with more; if it's not for you, unsubscribe any time, one click.
One email now delivers the free 10-Question guide. After that, a short series with the essentials of each area — safety, diet, ceremony, integration.