A new study published in PLOS Mental Health highlights a complex relationship between the intense psychological effects of ...

Ayahuasca is a powerful drug, and can be emotionally and physically overwhelming. It’s a good idea to do a lot of research before you do it.

If you plan to take part in an ayahuasca ceremony, you may be asked to follow a plant-based diet beforehand. It may be best to avoid eating 4-6 hours before you take the drug.

Many turn to the ceremonies to help with eating disorders, depression, substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress. One study, using data from the Global Ayahuasca Project, reported that ...

Ayahuasca ceremonies are usually held at night and last until the effects of Ayahuasca have worn off. After the space is prepared and blessed by the shaman leading the ceremony, ...

Consider it ayahuasca lite. “It’s not like any drug I’ve ever taken,” said Kat Ho , who started leading cacao ceremonies in 2021 after being introduced to the drink during the pandemic by ...

Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea with ancient roots. Now it's being used in religious ceremonies in places like rural Utah. Ceremonies are being held by churches in places like rural Utah.

A subsequent lower court decision ruled Oregon branches of a different ayahuasca church could use it. "In every major city in the United States, every weekend, there’s multiple ayahuasca ceremonies.

Rodgers said at Psychedelic Science 2023 that “hundreds of NFL guys” have reached out to him about ayahuasca. “In the weeklong ceremonies, there are a lot of high moments and a lot of ...

Phil Pulitano was deep into an ayahuasca ceremony when he knew definitively that it was time to move on from his longtime professional post. In 2008, Pulitano co-founded the BPM festival, a ...