7 April 2024 17:18
Topic starter
1
What is the step-by-step plan for a truffle ceremony?
The step-by-step plan for a truffle ceremony can proceed as follows:
1. IntakeComplete the online intake form where you can indicate your goals, background, and any medical or psychological conditions. Based on this information, you will receive advice on a psychedelic and dosage.
2. ReservationSchedule a date for the truffle ceremony via the reservation system. You can choose whether to hold the ceremony at your own location or at the location in Schiedam. You can also choose whether to do the ceremony individually or with a self-assembled group. Additionally, there is the option to participate in an open group session.
3. PreparationAfter booking, you will receive personalized advice to prepare for the truffle ceremony. This includes tips on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and neurochemistry to achieve the best results. You will also receive viewing, reading, and listening tips to mentally prepare for the ceremony.
4. Truffle ceremonyOn the day of the truffle ceremony, you will be guided by our experienced guides/therapists. The trip guide ensures a safe and comfortable setting using aromatherapy, color therapy, and music to optimize the experience. At our truffle ceremonies, you are provided with healthy food after the ceremony, and you can stay overnight at no extra cost.
5. DebriefingAfter the truffle ceremony, there is time to discuss the trip. There is also an additional opportunity, a few days after the ceremony, to go over the experience by phone.
More information: Truffle ceremony
2 Answers
1
4 November 2025 11:49
The ceremony itself follows a very specific timing that is actually centuries old in shamanistic traditions but is now well supported by science. This is roughly the timeline:
The preparation phase (approximately 30 minutes before):
You arrive and are given time to calm your body. You lie down in a comfortable spot with pillows, blankets, and an eye mask. You feel safe. The guide takes you through breathing and relaxation exercises. Your intention is repeated. This is crucial. Your nervous system truly switches out of fight-flight-freeze mode and into a parasympathetic state. This determines much of how your trip unfolds.
The intake (moment zero):
You ingest the truffles, usually in bite-sized pieces because they taste earthy. The guide is present. For many, this moment feels like your body is saying: okay, now it is going to happen. Some already feel slight nerves or excitement.
The first phase (15 to 45 minutes after ingestion):
This is what many therapists call the come-up phase. You feel that something is happening in your body. You feel tingling, warmth, and perhaps some nausea. This is normal. Your stomach is reacting to the psilocybin. Many facilitators give you ginger tea or peppermint because this helps. You might see initial visual effects—colors become more intense, shapes become soft, everything feels somewhat fluid. This can feel scary if you don't know what to expect. That is why guidance is crucial here. The facilitator sits quietly, available, and calm. This signals to your lower brain that this is okay.
The ascent phase (45 to 90 minutes):
Now it is going to get really intense. The visual effects are becoming stronger. The emotional workings are opening up. This is where many people say they feel their defense walls breaking down. Difficult feelings may surface. Sadness, shame, anger—everything that has long been suppressed. This sometimes feels like paralysis or overwhelm. Good to know: this is not wrong. This is healing work. The facilitator is present. You can share the entire experience verbally or go through it in silence. Music can help. Some want touch or support. Some want to be completely alone.
The peak (around 90 minutes, depending on dosage):
This is where it really happens. This is where many spiritual experiences begin. Many people report: everything feels connected, everything feels sacred, everything feels like a part of something great. Time feels different. You can feel hours passing within minutes. Some feel oneness with the universe. Some feel their deepest traumas being released. Some feel creative insights that change their lives. For many, this moment feels like "why did I come here?" This is where the real work happens.
The plateau phase (90 to 180 minutes):
You are at the peak now, and it is slowly fading away. This is beautiful because you are still completely open, but you are starting to feel a bit more stability. Some guides do deep work with you here—asking questions, helping you with insights, or simply being present.
The descent (180 to 300 minutes, so 3-5 hours):
Now you feel yourself slowly coming back. You still see effects, but they are becoming softer. You slowly feel yourself returning to your body. This can be a beautiful moment where you feel that you have awakened with something valuable.
The landing (300 to 600 minutes, so around 6-10 hours after ingestion):
You feel much more normal now, although perhaps still a bit tired. You are being given food. You can reflect with the support worker on what you have experienced. This conversation is very valuable. This helps you transform your experience into meaningful insights.
0
3 November 2025 12:38
Thanks to Marcel for this very clear step-by-step plan!
I would like to add a few practical tips based on what we see in actual ceremonial experiences:
The intake: Make sure you provide all information – no embarrassment, everything is relevant. Your medical history, psychological history, medication, herbs, supplements – everything. This helps the therapists give the best advice.
The preparation phase: Many people take this too lightly. The preparation determines 50% of your experience. The tips you receive (diet, sleep, exercise, neurochemistry) are not random – these are practices proven over many years. Take this seriously.
My strongest advice: trust the process. This step-by-step plan isn't just something Marcel came up with once – it is based on years of experience with hundreds of participants. Follow it closely, and you are on your way to a meaningful experience.