Have you ever wondered why people travel to the Amazon to drink ayahuasca? It’s more than just the allure of an exotic experience. This powerful brew, used in traditional spiritual ceremonies, is catching the attention of those looking to heal from trauma. Many believe ayahuasca helps by unlocking deep-seated emotional pain, allowing us to confront […]
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 […]
Key Takeaways Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian brew made from Banisteriopsis caapi (harmala alkaloids, MAOIs) and Psychotria viridis (DMT), which work together to produce oral psychoactive effects. Early research and observational reports link guided ayahuasca ceremonies with lower grief severity and reduced trauma-related symptoms in some participants, but the evidence is still developing. Many people […]
