You must’ve heard words of ayahuasca transforming lives. Yes, it can be a life-changing experience. But ayahuasca can trigger some of the most terrifying hallucinations ever. We call this a “bad trip.” But some psychonauts don’t believe a bad psychedelic trip exists. At least not in the context of ayahuasca. See, ayahuasca (and psychedelics in […]
With more people opting for self-exploration, this is the perfect time to bring up the very best ayahuasca icaros for solo ceremonies. I just concluded a series of transformative ayahuasca sessions all by myself, and these spiritual songs didn’t only set the mood but also helped me integrate the lessons afterward. Of course, you can […]
Ayahuasca and shamanism go hand in hand. You can’t read an article about the delightful wonders of this psychedelic brew without seeing that word. But what do shamans do, and why does the community perpetuate their involvement in ceremonies? Answering those questions is imminent, but we’ll focus more on the recent trend of people exploring […]
Whether you’re chummy with your mother or estranged from her, drinking ayahuasca can make you feel loved, valued, cared for, and appreciated—on a different level. It’s one reason this mysterious, sacred substance is also known as the “Mother” or “Grandmother.” It nurtures and treats physical, mental, social, and spiritual crises, but just how motherly is […]
Social anxiety is a hell of a disorder. Of course, we all feel nervous during intense social interactions or situations. But people diagnosed with this disorder feel that way, no matter how insignificant the interaction is. This severe fear can be stressful and shake up your entire existence, disrupting your personal and professional lives, not […]
We live in an age where we forego our present, allowing our past and future to hinder us from living in the moment. Most of us run on autopilot, unaware of what’s happening around us. Life passes us by, but we should be grateful and find joy in every step we take. Studies show that […]
While enthusiasts debate if ayahuasca can predict the future, I’m here to predict its future. Will it go down in history as the best form of psychedelic therapy we have ever seen? Will this all-powerful hallucinogen get corrupted and unethically commercialized by pharmaceutical companies? Or will we discover ayahuasca is not what it’s cracked up […]
I’ve been smoking cigs and weed for the past decade. It started with peer influence, then as a way to perform better on stage, reduce stress, free my mind, and escape reality. But after several years, smoking wasn’t doing it for me anymore. It was no more fun. I tried quitting a couple of times, […]
As soon as you get interested in ayahuasca, you’ll find that communities and ceremonies are very male-centric (or androcentric). From the shamans to the setting, everything is extremely masculine and doesn’t consider women who may be attracted to the psychoactive brew. Psychedelic feminism enters and changes the narrative. This movement promotes gender diversity in psychedelic […]
Since Western interest shifted to the mysterious ayahuasca, tourists, explorers, scientists, and ethnobotanist researchers have trooped to the Amazon rainforest to understand it. They’ve uncovered its spiritual history, scientific make-up, and therapeutic benefits. Users of this mystic brew have written books to share the inspiration that led to their journey and the outcome of their […]