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Ayahuasca and Yoga: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Practice

Yoga and ayahuasca, when combined, create a powerful synergy for personal transformation. Yoga helps prepare the body and mind, making the ayahuasca experience more profound by releasing tension and calming the nervous system. Through specific asanas, practitioners can open energetic channels, enhancing their journey with the plant medicine. In recent times, retreats have adopted this […]

Ayahuasca’s Influence on Emotional Intelligence

Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew, has gained attention for its potential effects on emotional intelligence. Rooted in indigenous cultural practices, this powerful psychedelic combines ingredients like Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis, which are known for their psychoactive properties. Recent studies have suggested that ayahuasca can alter cognitive and emotional processes, potentially aiding in the treatment […]

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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 […]

How to Choose a Good Ayahuasca Retreat

Shedding Ego: The Role of Ayahuasca in Humility and Growth

Hey everyone, I’m Sam Believ, the founder of LaWayra, here to talk about something close to my heart: shedding the ego through ayahuasca and embracing humility for personal growth. At our retreat near Medellin, Colombia, we often see how ayahuasca can be a powerful tool for this transformation. Understanding the Ego The ego is that […]

How to Overcome a Breakup: Ayahuasca Can Help

Hello everyone, I’m Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra Retreat near Medellin. Going through a breakup can be one of the toughest experiences in life. It’s not just the end of a relationship, but often feels like a profound loss of what was and what could have been. Today, I’d like to discuss how ayahuasca can […]

Ayahuasca reading list

Ayahuasca Reading List: Essential Books to Prepare for Your first Retreat If you’re gearing up for an Ayahuasca retreat at LaWayra, or simply curious about this transformative South American brew, diving into some essential readings can enhance your understanding and make your experience all the more profound. I prepared a reading list for you and […]

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