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Bridging Paths: Eastern Spirituality Meets Ayahuasca

In a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, host Sam Believ sits down with Kani — based in northern India and immersed in Eastern spiritual traditions — to explore the parallels and contrasts between classical Eastern practices and the Amazonian plant-medicine path of ayahuasca. What emerges is a meeting of worlds: two deeply human systems of transformation, […]

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Are Psychedelics a Window to Spirituality?

Psychedelics have long fascinated humanity with their ability to alter the mind. Known for their unique effects on perception and thought, these substances have been used in various cultures to explore realms beyond the ordinary. They are believed by some to serve as a passage to heightened states of awareness and deeper spiritual experiences. Psychedelics […]

Two shamans practicing ayahuasca. Father and son. Traditional roots of Ayahuasca

Traditional Roots of Ayahuasca in Amazonian Cultures

Key Takeaways Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian brew used for spiritual work, healing, guidance, and community bonding in Indigenous cultures. Traditional ayahuasca ceremonies are led by shamans (curanderos) and often include icaros (sacred songs), nighttime rituals, and guided inner journeys. In many Amazonian communities, ayahuasca use is communal, it supports social bonds, conflict resolution, and […]