Ayahuasca Ceremony
No one knows for sure when humanity first started working with this plant medicine. When we consider the comparative archaeological evidence of the native use of the plant, it seems that the consumption of this plant medicine dates back at least two millennia ago, but perhaps even tens of thousands of years. The first known contact with the West occurred in 1851, through Richard Spruce, the renowned English ethnobotanist.
Ayahuasca brew is made by combining the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of Chakruna or other plants containing the psychoactive compound DMT, including Chagroponga and/or Jurema. DMT is found in the brain, blood and lungs of the human body. There is strong evidence pointing to the pineal gland ("the third eye" in esoteric traditions), located in the center of the brain, as being the main source of naturally present DMT in the human body. In addition to being found in humans, DMT is also found in all mammals and in a variety of plants. The combination of these plants creates a potent psychedelic experience when consumed. It is unknown how and when the mixture of the vine and companion plants was discovered by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, although many tribes and shamans have their own mythical stories explaining the origins of the Medicine.
An Ayahuasca ceremony is a traditional spiritual practice that involves the ceremonial consumption of the Ayahuasca brew. Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive plant mixture traditionally used by indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest for healing, spiritual exploration, and personal growth.
During an Ayahuasca ceremony, participants gather in a designated ceremonial space, led by an experienced shaman or facilitator who has extensive knowledge of the Ayahuasca brew and its effects. The ceremony involves various rituals, prayers, and chants that create a sacred and supportive environment for the participants.
Participants drink the Ayahuasca brew and then typically lie down or sit in a comfortable position, often with eyes closed, to enter into an introspective and visionary state. The effects of Ayahuasca can vary from person to person but often include vivid visual and sensory experiences, emotional introspection, and a deep connection to one's inner self, nature, and the spiritual realm.
The journey of an Ayahuasca ceremony varies depending on the individual's intentions, but common experiences include: finding personal insights, healing past traumas, exploring spiritual dimensions, and gaining clarity and guidance in life. The experience can be intense and transformative, often bringing to the surface deep-seated emotions, unresolved issues, and personal challenges that can be addressed and worked through during and after the ceremony.
The ritual of consecration, where the use of the sacramental drink takes place, carries within itself a universal message of peace, fraternity and love, valid for all the peoples of the earth. Our experience tells us that the use of sacramental drink within an appropriate spiritual context, far from being a dissociative experience for the mind and detrimental to the health of the individual or of society, is, on the contrary, an activity beneficial for healing, evolution and the expansion of consciousness, and in turn, positive for the purposes of spiritual quest with which we engage.
The minister prepares the medicine themselves in a deeply spiritual ritual using prayers and blessings. This holy sacrament is prepared in an intensive process that typically takes several days and involves devotion and technique… a true meeting of the heart and the intellect.
During the ceremony 2-3 cups are typically served over the course of a 6-10 hour period, most typically at night. An hour and a half after the first cup is served, the second cup is administered to each individual in the ceremony. A third and often final cup is offered approximately two hours before the ceremony comes to a close.
No one knows for sure when humanity first started working with this plant medicine. When we consider the comparative archaeological evidence of the native use of the plant, it seems that the consumption of this plant medicine dates back at least two millennia ago, but perhaps even tens of thousands of years. The first known contact with the West occurred in 1851, through Richard Spruce, the renowned English ethnobotanist.
Ayahuasca brew is made by combining the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of Chakruna or other plants containing the psychoactive compound DMT, including Chagroponga and/or Jurema. DMT is found in the brain, blood and lungs of the human body. There is strong evidence pointing to the pineal gland ("the third eye" in esoteric traditions), located in the center of the brain, as being the main source of naturally present DMT in the human body. In addition to being found in humans, DMT is also found in all mammals and in a variety of plants. The combination of these plants creates a potent psychedelic experience when consumed. It is unknown how and when the mixture of the vine and companion plants was discovered by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, although many tribes and shamans have their own mythical stories explaining the origins of the Medicine.
An Ayahuasca ceremony is a traditional spiritual practice that involves the ceremonial consumption of the Ayahuasca brew. Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive plant mixture traditionally used by indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest for healing, spiritual exploration, and personal growth.
During an Ayahuasca ceremony, participants gather in a designated ceremonial space, led by an experienced shaman or facilitator who has extensive knowledge of the Ayahuasca brew and its effects. The ceremony involves various rituals, prayers, and chants that create a sacred and supportive environment for the participants.
Participants drink the Ayahuasca brew and then typically lie down or sit in a comfortable position, often with eyes closed, to enter into an introspective and visionary state. The effects of Ayahuasca can vary from person to person but often include vivid visual and sensory experiences, emotional introspection, and a deep connection to one's inner self, nature, and the spiritual realm.
The journey of an Ayahuasca ceremony varies depending on the individual's intentions, but common experiences include: finding personal insights, healing past traumas, exploring spiritual dimensions, and gaining clarity and guidance in life. The experience can be intense and transformative, often bringing to the surface deep-seated emotions, unresolved issues, and personal challenges that can be addressed and worked through during and after the ceremony.
The ritual of consecration, where the use of the sacramental drink takes place, carries within itself a universal message of peace, fraternity and love, valid for all the peoples of the earth. Our experience tells us that the use of sacramental drink within an appropriate spiritual context, far from being a dissociative experience for the mind and detrimental to the health of the individual or of society, is, on the contrary, an activity beneficial for healing, evolution and the expansion of consciousness, and in turn, positive for the purposes of spiritual quest with which we engage.
The minister prepares the medicine themselves in a deeply spiritual ritual using prayers and blessings. This holy sacrament is prepared in an intensive process that typically takes several days and involves devotion and technique… a true meeting of the heart and the intellect.
During the ceremony 2-3 cups are typically served over the course of a 6-10 hour period, most typically at night. An hour and a half after the first cup is served, the second cup is administered to each individual in the ceremony. A third and often final cup is offered approximately two hours before the ceremony comes to a close.
