Ayahuasca, is also called Hoasca, Yage/Yaje, Santo Daime or just Daime. It is a tea used for religious ceremonies to assist in lifting the veil between the spiritual and material worlds. It is at once a powerful spiritual awakening, a remarkable physical healing and a deep emotional transformation. Ayahuasca is not for everyone. Yet there are some who consider it the most tangible spiritual doorway available today.
Questions You May Have
What is Ayahuasca?
AYAHUASCA is the tea which is prepared from the combination of 2 ingredients: The vine Banisteriopsis Caapi and the leaf Psychotria Viridis. The vine is called Yaje (indigenous) or Jagube (Brazilian Portuguese) and the leaf is called Chacruna (Spanish) or Rainha (Brazilian Portuguese). Some controversy exists as to whether other ingredients are included in the brew, but most traditions agree that true Ayahuasca is consists ONLY of these 2 ingredients, prepared in a very specific way. The Ayahuasca tea is considered an Entheogen.
Is Ayahuasca Legal?
In many countries, including most of South America, Ayahuasca is legal. Some countries, including the United States, have recently legalized under specific circumstances, and some countries prohibit its use. All the countries listed on this website for ceremonies and retreats are legal countries. Stay in touch with this page for updates on the worldwide legal status.
What is an Entheogen?
An entheogen is a agent or accelerant that can induce religious awakening, emotional or psychological transformation, transmission or reception of knowledge, expression of healing powers, perception of an energetic or spiritual plane of existence.
How can I try Ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca is usually introduced in a group ceremony by an experienced ceremony leader from one of the respected traditions.
Where are Ayahuasca Ceremonies Held?
Ceremonies and retreats are held worldwide with the greatest number being, of course, in South America. Since the landmark legal cases, North America is seeing a surge of available ceremonies and also interest in Santo Daime groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
