Many ayahuasca retreats now offer a mix of additional plant medicines – from Kambo (frog venom) to Bufo (5-MeO-DMT) to San Pedro (huachuma). These combos are often marketed as a way to “go deeper,” “cleanse faster,” or “heal completely.” But when used improperly, they can dramatically increase risk. This guide breaks down what these medicines […]
What should you do if you or someone you know had a dangerous, abusive, or unethical experience at an ayahuasca retreat? Unfortunately, too many guests stay silent – either because they don’t know where to report the issue, fear retaliation, or assume nothing will happen. But reporting a harmful center can help protect others and […]
If you’re planning to attend an ayahuasca retreat abroad, one of the most important questions to ask is: “Is it legal where I’m going?” The answer isn’t always simple. Ayahuasca exists in a legal gray area in many countries – protected as a sacrament in some, banned as a controlled substance in others, and tolerated […]