You prepare for a truffle ceremony over about two weeks: less alcohol, lighter food, enough sleep and an intention you write down. You keep the day itself free. At Stars Frequencies in Amsterdam everything starts with a free 30-minute intro call, in which Rosa talks through what matters for you.
Preparation isn't a test. There is nothing to learn or prove at home. It's a way of looking after yourself, so you arrive on the day with a calm body and a clear head.
Many people who come to Rosa are used to preparing everything well. That's fine. But the preparation that matters most is simple: sleep, food, fewer distractions and knowing why you're coming.
About half of the participants are doing it for the first time. No experience needed. So you don't prepare to get it right. You prepare to make room.
Set and setting, your inner state and the space where the ceremony happens, shape much of how the day feels. Your set, your mindset, is something you can already work on weeks before.
A ceremony day lasts about 7 hours. Every ceremony at Stars Frequencies, in a group or private, includes meditation and sound healing with singing bowls. Rosa is in the room for the whole ceremony.
Switch your phone off or to airplane mode before the ceremony starts. Messages and notifications pull your attention outwards. This day is for you.
Let someone at home know where you are and until when. Give Rosa the name and number of someone she can call if needed. That way someone can always be reached, even while your phone is off.
Don't drive yourself home on the day of the ceremony. Get picked up or take public transport. Only drive again once you feel clear and rested.
Plan your journey with time to spare, so you arrive calmly. Rushing comes into the room with you. Arriving on time gives you a moment to settle into the space.
An intention isn't a wish or an expectation. It's a direction, a question you carry into the ceremony. For many participants, the clearer the intention, the more meaningful the experience feels.
Questions you might ask yourself:
What do I want to let go of?
What do I want to understand?
Which pattern do I want to explore?
What do I long for?
There is no right or wrong intention. Even "I'm not quite sure, but I feel I want to let something go" is a good start.
Never stop medication on your own. Mention everything you take in the intro call, even if it seems minor. With some medication a ceremony isn't possible, with others only after checking with your doctor. Rosa will honestly say no if it isn't responsible.
Have you ever had a panic attack, or are you seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist? Mention it in the intro call. Together you then look at whether a ceremony suits you right now.
A ceremony is not a replacement for medical or psychological care. Read how Rosa approaches safety.
Keep the day after the ceremony clear on purpose. No obligations, no parties, no busy social plans. Give yourself time to land.
Write down what comes up. Dreams, insights, emotions: everything is welcome. This is the start of your integration.
Sometimes a ceremony sets something in motion that stays for a few days. That isn't strange. Rest, eat well and make sure someone is nearby. Don't sit with it on your own.
Write it down and take it slowly. You can always send Rosa a message on WhatsApp. If it feels unsafe, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service.
You prepare for a truffle ceremony over about two weeks: less alcohol, lighter food, enough sleep and an intention you write down. You keep the day itself completely free. After you sign up, Rosa sends you preparation for at home, and in the 30-minute intro call you talk through what matters for you.
Eat light, nourishing food the week before, with less meat, sugar and processed food. Skip alcohol the day before, and strong coffee in the evening. Whether you have a light breakfast or nothing at all on the morning itself is something you discuss with Rosa.
Never stop medication on your own. Mention everything you take in the intro call. With some medication a ceremony isn't possible, with others only after checking with your doctor. Rosa will honestly say no if it isn't responsible.
An intention is a direction you bring into the ceremony, not an expectation. For example: what do I want to let go of, or which pattern do I want to understand better? There is no right or wrong intention. Write it down and refine it the day before.
Don't drive yourself home on the day of the ceremony. Arrange for someone to pick you up, or travel by public transport. How you feel the next day differs from person to person: take no risks, and only drive once you feel clear and rested.
Rest, make sure someone is nearby and don't sit with it on your own. Write down what comes up and take it slowly. You can always send Rosa a message on WhatsApp. If it feels unsafe, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service.
Yes, switch your phone off or to airplane mode before the ceremony starts. That keeps your attention with yourself. Let someone at home know where you are, and give Rosa an emergency contact, so someone can always be reached.
After you sign up you receive the full preparation, tailored to you. Start with a free 30-minute intro call. You don't pay anything yet.
