Good preparation is essential for a safe and meaningful truffle ceremony. What you put in your bag is a practical part of creating a supportive setting. This checklist will help you not forget anything and support yourself physically and emotionally before, during and after the experience.
- Essential items for comfort and safety
- Personal items for emotional support
- What it’s better to leave at home
- Conclusion: your bag as part of the preparation
Essential items for comfort and safety
First, you can download the free Integration Guide from the mail confirmation. You will receive this mail confirmation after you book a ceremony.
The basics of the ceremony revolve around mental & physical well-being and practical safety. Research emphasizes the great importance of a safe and comfortable “setting” for the course of a psychedelic experience. By bringing these items with you, you give yourself a sense of control and take care of basic needs, which can reduce anxiety and facilitate surrender.
Consider the length of the ceremony and aftercare. A ceremony can last several hours, followed by a period of rest and integration. It is important to be prepared for different phases, from possible physical sensations during the peak to the need for warmth and hydration and food during the return.
- Comfortable layer of clothing: An extra sweater, socks or a scarf. Your body temperature can change.
- Eye mask: Helps you turn inward and regulate visual stimuli as needed. If you do not have an eye mask, we will give you one.
- Pillow and blanket: We will, of course, provide. This gives extra comfort during the ceremony.
- Paper tissues: Have we had enough. Emotional releases are accompanied by tears.
Personal items for emotional support
In addition to physical comfort, your “set” (your mindset and intention) can be supported by a few carefully chosen personal items. These items can serve as anchor points, provide a sense of connection or help capture impressions in the integration phase. Choose something that is personally meaningful to you, not what you think is “appropriate.
Choices for during and after the ceremony
Consider what works for you. Some people like to hold an item during the ceremony; others just look at it. It can also be an item that you don’t use until after the ceremony, such as a notebook. The value lies in the personal resonance, not in the object itself.
- A small, meaningful object: A stone, photograph, piece of jewelry or bill with an intention. This can be a tangible anchor.
- A notebook and pen: Not for during the intense phases, but for later phases or aftercare to jot down insights.
What it’s better to leave at home
Just as important as what you bring is what you leave behind. The goal is to avoid distractions, unsafe situations and social disruption. A ceremony is a controlled setting where the facilitator has responsibility. Certain items may interfere with this process or compromise the safety of the group.
Research on therapeutic applications, as described by institutes such as the UMCG and Trimbos, emphasizes the importance of a professional, structured setting. Bringing in unwanted items undermines this structure. It is a matter of respect for the process, the facilitator and the other participants.
- Your phone, smart-watch and other screens: They are a major distraction, disrupt group energy and can create anxiety. We ask that you leave them outside the ceremony room.
- Proprietary psychoactive substances: Mixing substances is dangerous and absolutely not allowed.
- Valuables or money: Don’t need.
- Heavy perfume or strong fragrances: Respect the space and fellow participants; keep it light and neutral.
- A closed or rigid attitude: This is not tangible, but the most important thing to “leave at home. Come with an open mind.
Conclusion: what do you take?
- Do: Prepare your bag the day before the ceremony. Choose items for physical comfort (fine clothing) and emotional support (small object).
- Do: Keep it simple and personal. Your bag is a practical expression of self-care and intention.
- Do: Check the specific guidelines in the Integration Guide in advance via truffle-ceremony.com.
- Don’t: Do not bring electronics, your own resources or valuables. They disrupt the setting and your own process.
- Don’t: Fill your bag with too much stuff; excess choices can be unsettling. Focus on the essentials.
- Insight: What you bring reflects your preparation. A well-packed bag contributes to a sense of security and surrender, which is the basis for a meaningful experience.