Redesigning the Dharma
Ayahuasca Ceremonies: Preparation, Safety, and Integration with Danielle Rateau (part 2)
Episode 11 of Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma is part two of a conversation with shamanic Reiki master healer, Danielle Rateau. This episode explores Danielle's holistic healing journey, including her work at an ayahuasca center in the Sacred Valley, Peru and her expertise in with Reiki. Adrian and Danielle dive into the the details of working with ayahuasca including the often-overlooked importance of preparation before ceremonies, the impact of relaxing and somatically connecting with the experience, the role of set and setting on ayahuasca journeys, and of course, the importance of community and integration post-ceremony.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
- 05:21 Meditation, the Nervous System and Preparation Before Ayahuasca Ceremonies
- 14:01 Surrendering and Having Faith In The Medicine
- 22:50 Set and Setting in Psychedelic Experiences
- 33:33 Balancing Silence and Music in Ceremonies
- 37:23 Community and Connection in Integration
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.