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 […]
Ayahuasca is Silicon Valley’s latest drug choice, and for good reason. It’s going head-to-head with other psychedelics and showing that it’s worthy of more praise and attention. Many scientists and health professionals have tested the psychoactive brew. Some have even had personal ayahuasca experiences, and they always come back with high praise because of its […]
These days, psychedelics are getting rave reviews from all sorts of people. From mental health professionals to ethical celebrities, these mind-altering substances are endowing people with visual, auditory, and psychological experiences that go beyond this consciousness. These experiences, or “trips,” alter your normal state of awareness to give you profound insights into who you are […]
Ayahuasca may be life-changing (and even miraculous) for some people, but there are psychotic episodes and long-term side effects associated with using this all-powerful medicine. These accounts are rare but often involve users with a personal or family history of mental illness—which begs the question: should you try this psychedelic if schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, […]
When it comes to ayahuasca, the short answer to how often you should trip is “it depends.” The long answer is more complicated and needs some elaborate explanations. There’s no doubt that the ayahuasca drink offers a plethora of therapeutic benefits—spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical. Some even say a single session is worth more than […]
The spiritual realm isn’t something for only theologians, priests, prophets, and shamans to explore. Normal people like you and I can explore this realm to uncover some hidden truths about ourselves and the world we live in. Thankfully, the psychedelic brew ‘ayahuasca’ can facilitate a deep connection with the spirits. The name actually translates to […]
Ayahuasca is fast gaining momentum as an alternative form of health treatment, and the world is taking notice. In fact, you can buy ayahuasca to ship worldwide here. Psychedelics have been a source of fascination and fear for decades. However, they’ve become a source of hope in recent years. Researchers worldwide are now studying ayahuasca—a […]