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Ayahuasca’s Role in Traditional Medicine vs. Western Medicine: A Comparative Analysis of Healing Practices

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Choosing the right location for your ayahuasca journey is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your experience. There are several regions around the world known for their ayahuasca ceremonies, each offering unique environments and traditions. Here are some of the best places […]

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Ayahuasca’s Potential Role in Treating Chronic Pain

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, Founder of LaWayra, and today I want to discuss something that might interest many of you—ayahuasca’s potential role in treating chronic pain. This is a topic that’s gaining attention, and for good reason. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in managing chronic pain. Many […]

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Can Ayahuasca Help with PTSD?

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a serious mental health condition that affects many individuals, often as a result of traumatic experiences. Today, I want to discuss the potential of ayahuasca as a therapeutic tool for those struggling with PTSD. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian […]

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Can Ayahuasca Alleviate and deal with Anxiety?

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Anxiety is a pervasive and often debilitating condition that affects many people worldwide. Today, I want to discuss how ayahuasca might offer relief for those struggling with anxiety. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew, has been gaining attention for its potential to ease anxiety. […]

Can Ayahuasca Help with Marijuana Addiction?

Can Ayahuasca Help with Marijuana Addiction?

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Many people struggle with marijuana addiction and finding an effective treatment can be challenging. Today, I want to explore how ayahuasca might offer support for those seeking to overcome their dependency on marijuana. Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew, has been gaining attention for […]

Can Ayahuasca Heal Trauma?

Can Ayahuasca Heal Trauma?

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s life, affecting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Today, I want to explore how ayahuasca might offer a path towards healing for those carrying the weight of trauma. Ayahuasca, a powerful plant-based brew […]

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Revisiting the Ayahuasca Experience: When to Return?

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin, Colombia. Many people find their first ayahuasca ceremony to be a profound and transformative experience. However, the journey of healing and self-discovery often doesn’t end there. Today, I want to discuss when it might be appropriate to return for another ayahuasca ceremony and what […]

Quitting antidepressants using micro dosing (in preparation for ayahuasca)

How to quit antidepressants in preparation for ayahuasca? Many people look for Ayahuasca as a solution to heal their depression. And while there are plenty of stories of people healing depression with Ayahuasca –  most people with depression are on antidepressants. As you know it is very dangerous to combine antidepressants with Ayahuasca. It can […]