General•7 min read
How Many Ayahuasca Ceremonies Do I Need?
How many ayahuasca ceremonies do you need? Learn why one, two, or three ceremonies may be enough, when more is not better, and why screening comes first.
July 25, 2026Read
Insights & Guidance
Articles on preparation, culture, and the journey of transformation
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Safety•17 min read
How to Choose the Best and Safest Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia
The calling to work with ayahuasca—or yagé, as it's known in Colombia—is profound and sacred.
July 25, 2026Read
General•6 min read
Best Ayahuasca Retreat in Medellín: How to Choose the Right One
How do you choose a safe and authentic ayahuasca retreat in Medellín? Read our comprehensive guide on vetting shamans, safety standards, and location vetting.
July 25, 2026Read
Experience•4 min read
The First 72 Hours After an Ayahuasca Ceremony: What to Do
What to do after your ayahuasca ceremony ends? Discover essential guidelines for post-ceremony integration, diet continuation, and grounding your experience.
July 20, 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
Lineage•4 min read
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
Safety•4 min read
How to Find a Safe Ayahuasca Ceremony in Medellín
A complete safety guide to vetting ayahuasca retreats in Medellín. Learn how to verify shamans, medical safety protocols, and warning signs to look out for.
July 20, 2026Read
Safety•6 min read
Is Ayahuasca Legal? Understanding the Laws Behind Colombia's Protection of Yagé
Is ayahuasca legal? Learn about Colombia's laws surrounding traditional yagé, its status as cultural patrimony, and legal status for international guests.
July 20, 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.
July 20, 2026Read