Ayahuasca – A discussion

[native]

To reiterate what YinYang said, ayahuasca should only be taken with a shaman. It's unknown territory that requires someone who knows how to navigate it, because it isn't just a "trip". You're really opening yourself up to something and a shaman needs to be able to help you along the way. It's meant entirely for healing. Icaro's are an essential part of the experience as well, as they're healing songs which the shaman knows how to sing.


I'm sure some people with their retreats are cashing in, but it's said that ayahuasca told shamans that it needs a place in our culture, as seems to be the case with many shamans in other cultures and the knowledge they wish to impart. I was big on wanting to have the experience in the past, but no longer have the drive to do so. But you never know. Here are a bunch of podcasts on ayahuasca. There are some good ones in there, rather than just listening to McKenna.