Not all ayahuasca trips are positive and life-changing. Some can be pretty disturbing. But that’s not to say they’re useless or damaging. No. The purpose is to teach you something so difficult, it changes your identity. One brand of such disturbing experiences is encountering evil spirits and negative energies. Understanding how to navigate these challenges […]
If you or someone you know is living with a mental illness as debilitating as schizophrenia, you might be tempted to try psychedelic therapy. Ayahuasca, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and ketamine are the most common mentions. But today, we’re looking at the relationship between ayahuasca and schizophrenia. The sacred medicine has this great-for-all thing going on. […]
Ayahuasca is powerful… Powerful enough to induce visions that interact with your mind, emotions, spiritual well-being, life experiences, attitudes toward life, and your entire being. It’s a multi-faceted catalyst that transforms you through deep self-reflection, profound insights, gradual/drastic healing, and strengthened spiritual connection with mystical and spiritual creatures. To many, an ayahuasca ceremony is like […]
Old habits. No matter how terrible you feel for keeping them alive, sometimes you just can’t help it… Like a junkie who only thinks about shooting up when he’s sober. But once he’s doped up, his mind fixates on quitting. You know it’s terrible for you, yet you keep doing it. Drinking ayahuasca can come […]
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 […]