Ayahuasca Preparation

  Aya de La Vid, Spirit of The Vine.

Ayahuasca Community Fellowship,

Ayahuasca Ceremony.

Healing People To Heal The Planet!

Witness, The Experience!

What is Ayahuasca? 

"The qualitative data revealed that ayahuasca users reduced their alcohol intake, ate healthier diets, enjoyed improved mood and greater self-acceptance and felt more loving and compassionate in their relationships. Seventy-four percent of the ayahuasca users said they had a relationship with and received ongoing guidance and support from the spirit of ayahuasca."

Harris, R., and Gurel, L. (2012). A Study of Ayahuasca Use in North America. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 44(3): 209-215.

6. Please See,  Ayahuasca, The Science. 

"Shaping Pathways and Emotional Connections" 

"A basic introduction to brain regions, Ayahuasca influences to process emotional memories and psychological issues."

Tips on Preparation;

"13) According to the Global Ayahuasca Project, the following are important guidelines to follow when using ayahuasca:
• People who are pregnant, have a history of psychosis, or have a history of heart disease should not use ayahuasca.
• People who are taking certain medications should consult a doctor before using ayahuasca.
• People with mental health conditions should carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of using ayahuasca and
consult with a doctor.
• It is important to make sure that those who use ayahuasca are in a safe environment and are guided by an experienced shaman or facilitator.
• It is important to drink ayahuasca in a safe and supportive setting, with the intention of healing and growth, and with respect for the medicine.
• It is important to be aware of the potential risks of using ayahuasca, including physical, psychological, and spiritual risks.
• People should be prepared for the possibility of difficult physical and emotional experiences during the ayahuasca ceremony.
• People should be aware of the potential legal implications of using ayahuasca.• People should be aware of the potential risks • People should be prepared to integrate the experience afterwards." 

Crisis, Catharsis, Integration,

Stages of The Ayahuasca Process;

Crisis

 Ego Death?

"Original Experience."

A Wave vs The Ocean?

Local Reality vs The Reality of Totality?

"There is only one way out."  

"1. Purgation, especially for the digestive system.
2. A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions, especially pity and fear, described by Aristotle as an effect of tragic drama on its audience.
3. A release of emotional tension, as after an overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit."

A Rite of Passage, 

The Overview Effect

Integration