The sacred Amazonian plant medicine, Ayahuasca, is becoming more well known globally as we enter into the 21st Century.  Over the last two decades, more and more people have been seeking out this extraordinary plant medicine for its healing abilities.  Western medical and psychological approaches to healing have often not been sufficient for people to feel truly better in their body, mind and spirit.  Participating in Ayahuasca ceremonies requires a great amount of courage and…

Ayahuasca, a sacred plant medicine originating from the Amazon rainforest, has gained global recognition for its transformative and healing properties. However, the true power of this ancient brew lies not only in the plant itself but also in the spiritual and cultural context in which it is used. One of the most revered traditions associated with ayahuasca is the Shipibo lineage, a group of indigenous people from the Peruvian Amazon known for their deep connection…

In recent years, an ancient Amazonian brew known as ayahuasca has gained significant attention as a potential remedy for mental health issues, particularly depression and anxiety. Ayahuasca has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes in South America for spiritual and healing purposes. Today, it is being explored by individuals seeking unconventional paths to alleviate their mental anguish. This article delves into the experiences and science behind how ayahuasca is helping individuals overcome depression and…

  “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” – Alexander Pope   Participating in an ayahuasca ceremony or an ayahuasca retreat is an opportunity for deep healing and personal transformation. There is great potential for healing of the body, mind, and spirit, for revelatory spiritual experiences, and much more. Ayahuasca is a powerful medicine. Working with her – since it’s in no way a ‘typical medicine’- benefits from preparation –…

What the Ayahuasca Dieta is and how to follow it~ A Google search about ayahuasca will yield countless results – many of which are articles and posts about how to prepare for an ayahuasca ceremony or an ayahuasca retreat. As part of that preparation, many recommend to follow the dieta. When it comes to following the dieta, opinions vary from strict requirements to recommendations. Some suggest to follow the dieta guidelines for several weeks and…

Written by Gabriella Weekes ~ This summer I made the momentous trip over to the Amazon Jungle, Peru to spend a transformative 9 days at the Ayahuasca medicine retreat Nimea Kaya. Recommended to me by a dear friend, several months prior, I felt Nimea Kaya was somewhere I would eventually visit. Although it wasn’t on my agenda for 2018. What I didn’t realize at the time, was that a trip to this very retreat would…

Written by Kayla Pujol ~ Mother Ayahuasca… Nimea Kaya…these are two things that have come to hold so much meaning to me in just under a year. They are two things that I knew absolutely nothing about five years ago, and two things that I can’t imagine my life without now. I have a really difficult time putting into words exactly “what” my experience was with Ayahuasca or the specific events that occurred while I…

Deciding to embark on a healing journey with ayahuasca is no small endeavor on its own. Amidst the uncertainty that comes with not knowing what to expect and the excitement about what’s to come, there is often a lot of anxiety about choosing the right ayahuasca retreat for one’s healing experience. With something as sacred and as challenging to go through as ayahuasca, making a decision about which retreat to book is probably the single…