In the heart of an Amazonian maloca, where firelight flickers against woven palm walls and a Shipibo shaman’s icaros weave a sacred thread through the jungle’s pulse, a yagé ceremony unfolds. Known as “ayahuasca” in Quechua, yagé is the Tukano name for this revered brew, a potent elixir of spiritual and emotional transformation. But what […]

In the lush embrace of the Amazon, where the jungle’s heartbeat echoes through ancient trees and a Shipibo shaman’s icaros weave a sacred spell, ayahuasca brews, its steam rising like a call to the spirit. Known as “yagé” among the Tukano, this revered vine is synonymous with Amazonian healing traditions. But does Brazil, with its […]

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 […]