Redesigning the Dharma
Ayahuasca Ceremonies: Preparation, Safety, and Integration with Danielle Rateau (part 1)
Episode Summary:
Episode 10 of Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma features a conversation with Danielle Rateau, a shamanic Reiki master healer who spent a year facilitating ayahuasca retreats in the Sacred Valley in Peru. This episode dives into Danielle’s experiences leading ayahuasca ceremonies, the importance of preparation and integration regarding psychedelic sessions, and how to work with fear or difficult emotions that may arise during the journey.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 Guest Background and introduction
- 07:41 How Ayahuasca Ceremonies Are Facilitated
- 11:38 Group Dynamics in Ayahuasca Retreats
- 27:22 The Role of Visions in Ayahuasca Experiences
- 33:50 Balancing Ayahuasca Use and Integration
- 47:52 Working with Fear in Ayahuasca Journeys
Guest Bio:
Danielle Rateau has been dedicated to the path of holistic healing since 2017. After two years living and working at an eco yoga community in Australia, she traveled the world exploring different healing modalities. In 2022, she worked at an Ayahuasca retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru, where she deepened her understanding of Shamanism and healing with plant medicine.
As a Shamanic Reiki master practitioner, Danielle offers distance healings through her practice, Soul Embodied Reiki & Energy Healing. Through YouTube, she shares videos about personal growth, spirituality, holistic healing, and Reiki/ASMR.