Until recently it was hard to find ayahuasca in a more recreational context, because no one except the above mentioned had access to the brew or to the plant sources. In this modern ritual an experienced ayahuasca drinker, or somebody otherwise experienced in the effects of DMT or similar substances, acts as a guide for the participants. Most participants like the idea of somebody leading the session, since the effects of ayahuasca can become quite overwhelming and are sometimes unpredictable. In a typical 'DIY ritual' there is no dressing code and no rules regarding sexual behavior. Participants are asked not to eat any substances thatmight interfere with the MAO inhibiting effect of the brew several hours before the rituals starts.
Otherwise participants are free to do what they want, since they are responsible for themselves.
I ask the participants not to talk to other people. Any sound might distract people, take them out of the trip into mundane reality. I serve a glass of ayahuasca every hour, until the effects are on a desirable level. For most participants two or sometimes three glasses are enough. In my rituals I try to mimic a natural surrounding.