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5 MeO DMT and Depression  5 MeO DMT. The God molecule. Bufo. The miracle venom from the Sonoran desert toad. A transformative hallucinogenic tryptamine. The power to heal and to nourish the body mind complex. A communion with spirit. A taste of divinity.  Ego death. A mystical other worldly experience. The ability to go out…

We are often asked the question, is an Ayahuasca Retreat safe? Depends on how you go about using it. People often tell us about their psychedelic friend-of-a-friend hosting an Ayahuasca ceremony, in their basement apartment in the city for the night, with a 'self-proclaimed' Shaman. They don't follow any dietary or energetic guidelines, and are…

Recently, I wrote a blog post sharing 40 Reasons to go on an Ayahuasca Retreat. But let’s be clear, working with Ayahuasca is not all sunshine and lollipops. This week, I share 40 reasons not to go on an Ayahuasca retreat. Let’s get into it. Reasons not to go on an Ayahuasca retreat to do…

You may be familiar with the psychedelic mushroom commonly referred to recreationally as “shrooms,” or “magic mushrooms”.  These hallucinogenic mushrooms, previously known as stropharia cubensis and now renamed as psilocybe cubensis, are famous for producing strong visual effects and a deeply introspective journey thanks to their psychedelic compound psilocybin. Psilocybin is the main alkaloid exhibiting…

There are 4 billion of us across the APAC region, and Our World in Data estimates 520 million (1 in 8 of us) are suffering from mental health disorder1. Despite this massive impact upon human well-being and productivity in the region, mental health receives little attention. Out of the 520 million people suffering, it is…

Can Ayahuasca Heal Anxiety and Depression? Can ayahuasca use, a plant medicine native to the Amazon rainforest, help to heal anxiety and depression? The science points to a yes – that the powerful plant medicine can alleviate symptoms of mental illness. In this article, we look at the scientific evidence for the use of ayahuasca…

Friends! I am most excited to share with you the launch of Behold Retreats.  In particular, I am excited about and grateful for: The initial response from media and PR has been positive – through these conversations amongst others it has become clear that the world is in need of, and ready for effective modalities…

Ayahuasca and Coaching – a point of leverage These days, it feels like everyone is looking for a point of leverage, where the potential reward greatly exceeds the effort put in. Without getting too philosophical, points of leverage are generally accepted as a good thing, an indication that value is being created, and that we…

What is it and What are the Benefits of Ayahuasca? After centuries, if not millennia, of ceremonial use by the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Ayahuasca has been gaining worldwide recognition for the past several decades [1]. Ayahuasca tourism is booming and retreat centers are springing up like mushrooms. With thousands of Ayahuasca tourists taking…

If you’re like many people interested in Ayahuasca, you have very specific reasons for it. Perhaps you’re looking for an effective way to overcome a powerful trauma or an emotional roadblock in your life. You might be looking to connect with yourself on a deeper level, or maybe you’ve simply always wanted to see beyond…

Just about everyone is aware that safety and quality are the absolute priority when it comes to plant medicine. And yet, safety and quality are not always straight-forward to discern. A lot more goes into a quality retreat than a nice website and some positive testimonials. That's why we are pleased to share results from…

Why Choose a Private (instead of a group) Retreat? Once you go private, you never go back… A medicine retreat is deep soul work. It’s not like going to a cabin in the forest with some friends and taking some mushrooms, laughing for hours as you listen to Pink Floyd and watch the trees breathe.…

Thank you for tuning in to this informative article on the sacred Ayahuasca medicine. You may be seeking mental clarity, emotional release, or spiritual growth, but most importantly we thank you for you seeking information. Partaking in an Ayahuasca Ceremony is not something to take lightly and encourage you to read every article, every experience,…

It’s not really an Ayahuasca retreat you’re looking for. What you’re probably looking for is improvements to your: - consciousness, thinking patterns, and vibration - clarity of purpose and quality of life  - emotional and spiritual wholeness … and you probably believe an Ayahuasca retreat can help you get there. And it can! ‍ But like…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Plant Medicine There is no right or wrong way to do plant medicine, but there are things that help align you to your spiritual path and things that take you off the path. Below are some fundamentals to having a fulfilling plant medicine experience and experiencing the divinity that is…