Lineage•9 min read
The Andean Condor — Colombia's National Bird and Sky Guardian
The Andean condor (_Vultur gryphus_) soars through the Colombian skies as more than just a magnificent bird of prey.
May 8, 2026Read
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Safety•8 min read
Who Should Avoid Ayahuasca - and Who Needs Careful Review
A clear guide to who should avoid ayahuasca, who needs careful screening, and which medications, diagnoses, and health conditions require review.
May 8, 2026Read
Experience•7 min read
What Does Ayahuasca Feel Like
A clear, honest guide to what ayahuasca can feel like physically, emotionally, and spiritually - with safety, screening, and integration guidance.
May 8, 2026Read
Safety•9 min read
Can Ayahuasca Help With Depression?
Ayahuasca may help some people with depression, but it is not a cure and is not safe for everyone. Learn what research says, who should be screened, and why integration matters.
May 6, 2026Read
Preparation•8 min read
How to Set an Intention for an Ayahuasca Ceremony
Learn how to set a grounded intention for an ayahuasca or yagé ceremony, with examples, reflection prompts, safety notes, and integration guidance.
May 6, 2026Read
Lineage•6 min read
Taita vs Shaman: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between a Taita and a shaman in Colombian yagé tradition, why the word matters, and what to ask before choosing an ayahuasca retreat.
May 6, 2026Read
Lineage•4 min read
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.
May 5, 2026Read
Integration•3 min read
How Ayahuasca Reshapes the Mind: From Neuroplasticity to Integration
Over the last few years, science has started to describe what ancestral traditions of the Amazon have known for generations: that healing begins when perception changes.
May 5, 2026Read
Safety•17 min read
How to Choose a Safe Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia (2025)
The calling to work with ayahuasca—or yagé, as it's known in Colombia—is profound and sacred.
May 4, 2026Read