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Articles and guides on Ayahuasca from the Psychable Learn hub.
Ayahuasca ceremonies require a good deal of preparation. In addition to preparing the mind and body, if you’re heading to South or Central America, you have to make your reservations, pack, fly to a foreign country, and travel to the retreat center, all before you travel the astral realms in the ceremony. Here are some […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Embarking on your first Ayahuasca experience can be overwhelming, so you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared several weeks prior to the ceremony and our practical guide will help you have a meaningful and expansive experience. 1. White attire It is recommended to wear an all white attire for our ayahuasca ceremony. For men: Top and […]
By Psychable Team
The ayahuasca business is booming. While this means that more people than ever are experiencing the healing powers of the brew, its newfound popularity has also ushered in a slew of charlatans pretending to be shamans. As an ayahuasca shaman not only facilitates the ceremony but often sources and brews the medicine, this person may […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Ayahuasca is a powerful and sacred plant medicine. This psychedelic brew has changed the lives of thousands, including indigenous people. It has been used for centuries and aids modern-day Westerners in their search for spiritual development. Additionally, new research on ayahuasca’s role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression is emerging and expanding the […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
The Amazonian hallucinogenic brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine is most commonly known as ayahuasca, which in Quechua means “vine of the soul.” However, if you take a trip to parts of the Colombian Amazon, the word “ayahuasca” will mean little to many of the region’s indigenous communities who have been ritualistically brewing the […]
By Mags Tanev
What is the Ayahuasca Diet? Preparing for an ayahuasca journey requires careful considerations, both mentally and physically. Central to this preparation is the ‘ayahuasca diet’ or ‘dieta’ – a set of guidelines designed to maximize the benefits of your ayahuasca experience. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover what the ayahuasca diet entails, its significance, […]
By Mags Tanev
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Mainstream media sometimes uses the terms ayahuasca and DMT interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. While DMT is a crucial ingredient in ayahuasca, its effects are quite different, particularly in experience intensity and duration. Research suggests that both show promise or are being investigated for […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea or brew that originates from the traditions of tribes in the Amazon basin and Central America. Research has shown that ayahuasca has the potential to treat depression, PTSD, addiction, and more. This ancient healing tradition is currently going through […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The sacred ayahuasca brew has long been used by Amazonian peoples for its therapeutic benefits and is now garnering attention from the scientific community for the ways in which it impacts how the brain functions. Ayahuasca is typically made by mixing two Amazonian plants: the ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis […]
By Mags Tanev
The term cultural appropriation refers to the use of artifacts or elements of a non-dominant culture by a person from the dominant culture without reverence or respect for the source. A person of European ancestry wearing a feather headdress is an example of cultural appropriation; the person recognizes neither the spiritual significance of the headdress […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Ayahuasca, a ceremonial brew with psychoactive properties, has risen to popularity across the globe. Clinical research indicates that ayahuasca may help address a myriad of ailments that are resistant to modern conventional treatment, such as depression and anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. Ayahuasca may be growing in popularity because people are looking for connection in response […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Some say that the moment you decide that you’re going to drink ayahuasca, the ceremony begins. Preparing for your ayahuasca experience, fostering a sense of commitment, and becoming appropriately educated will set you up for success when the ceremony finally arrives, as well as in the period afterward when you begin to integrate your journey. […]
By Leia Friedwoman
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