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Moon Time and Ayahuasca: Honoring the Sacred Feminine Cycle
At our (/ayahuasca-retreat-colombia/), we understand the menstrual cycle as the Elders do: not as a limitation, but as a moment of deep power.
August 23, 2026Read
Insights & Guidance
Articles on preparation, culture, and the journey of transformation
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Lineage•7 min read
What Is Mambe? The Sacred Coca Medicine of Colombia Explained
Learn what mambe powder is: a sacred Colombian coca preparation used for clarity, dialogue, and integration—not cocaine or a psychedelic.
August 23, 2026Read
Lineage•3 min read
How Sacred Songs and Icaros Shape the Ayahuasca Journey
In an authentic ayahuasca ceremony, the music and sacred icaros are the lifelines. Learn about the roots of Amazonian healing songs and how they guide you.
August 23, 2026Read
Lineage•6 min read
Ambil: The Sacred Tobacco Medicine of the Colombian Amazon
Ambil is a sacred tobacco paste used by Indigenous peoples of the Colombian Amazon to ground the body, protect the word, and seal responsibility.
August 23, 2026Read
Lineage•9 min read
The Andean Condor — Colombia's National Bird and Sky Guardian
Discover the Andean condor's spiritual meaning, symbolism, role as Colombia's national bird, and importance in Indigenous and Andean traditions.
August 23, 2026Read
Lineage•11 min read
Mambe and Ambil Together: Sacred Coca, Tobacco, and the Word
Learn how mambe and ambil work together in the Circle of the Word, and when to read the dedicated guides to mambe or ambil.
August 23, 2026Read
Lineage•5 min read
Guardians of Memory: Traditional Medicine and the Wisdom of Taita Diego Marmolejo
Meet Taita Diego Marmolejo, ancestral guardian of memory. Learn about his lineage, Amazonian shamanic roots, and leading yagé ceremonies at Camino al Sol.
July 20, 2026Read
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What Holding Ceremony Really Means: A Conversation With Samuel
What does holding ceremony really mean? Samuel Vélez shares the deep responsibility, energetic discipline, and training required to facilitate yagé ceremonies.
July 20, 2026Read
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The Changing Landscape of Sacred Plant Medicine: Science, Policy, and Cultural Revival
* Ayahuasca: From the Rainforest to the Lab In 2025, research into (/blog/is-ayahuasca-safe/) reached a new level of sophistication.
June 22, 2026Read