In the shadowed heart of an Amazonian maloca, where a Shipibo shaman’s icaros weave through the jungle’s breath, a brew simmers, its steam curling like a sacred summons. Known as ayahuasca, this revered potion is more than a plant medicine—it’s a spiritual cornerstone for indigenous peoples. But what does the word ayahuasca truly mean? Its […]

In the humid embrace of an Amazonian maloca, where firelight casts shadows on woven palm walls and a Shipibo shaman’s icaros hum like the jungle’s pulse, the tobacco cleansing ritual unfolds. Known as mapacho among the Tukano, tobacco is no mere plant but a sacred ally, its smoke curling like a prayer to cleanse body […]

In the shadowed embrace of a Brazilian terreiro, where the shaman’s icaros intertwine with the jungle’s heartbeat, a seeker sips a sacred brew, their spirit soaring toward ancient truths. Known as “yagé” in Colombia, this potion carries a different name in the Portuguese-speaking heart of Brazil: ayahuasca, or more intimately, Daime. For those drawn to […]