We’ve previously written about the multiple ways to contribute to the world of Ayahuasca. One of them was sharing wisdom and gained experience through writing. Despite the speed of our walking days, books have remained a go-to when needing advice or even a friend. Only a book can create an undeniable, intimate connection between the reader and the writer. What is relevant in choosing an Ayahuasca book is knowing what voice inspires you. Is it that of a doctor, a shaman, or someone on a similar journey to yours? It is important to know whose opinion we are drawn to respect and accept more to ch ..read more

There are countless of us moved by our encounters with Ayahuasca. Something far beyond superficial is being revealed, and we can’t help but ask ourselves – How can we contribute to the expansion and growth of the Ayahuasca community? How can we team up with her and others that support her?   As one launches the desire, countless paths appear.   We would love to share our experiences and urge you to listen to that burning desire to contribute and find your path to it. Find out what makes you happy and choose it If we are to think of her as a great mother, what else would a mother need ..read more

 Names are anthems in our society. The tone for a person’s identity is set from the moment they are named. But is this the case with Ayahuasca’s names? We are talking about a spirit beyond our understanding, sung to us by plants. But before we jump into the names of Ayahuasca, there are some interesting facts about names. The Power of Names Psychologist and psychoanalyst Mavis Himes, in her book ‘The Power of Names’, considers names to be “an elongated shadow attached at our heels”. She invites the reader to become aware that names are given to us, “gift or curse, our name initially defin ..read more

«The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.» – Albert Einstein. We have previously talked of Ayahuasca art, emphasising the symbolism behind the elements we’ve seen repeating through all art forms. Paintings inspired by Ayahuasca: What they are, how they are made, what they stand for, and who makes them are just a few topics we will touch on in this article. Ayahuasca journeys are highly visual and as such, Ayahuasca’s teachings are mainly represented as paintings. We are visual creatures, evidenced throughout history and by scie ..read more

Everyone finds a unique way to express their feelings.  Even if a phrase combines different words, they all come from the same space.  In honor of the mother plant and our brave souls, we’ve gathered fragments that feel just like the morning after our Ayahuasca ceremonies, so you can feel inspired by your new findings. Let them remind you of love and life and ignite your heart in all the right places.    Quotes that rekindle the memory of how the morning after Ayahuasca feels like   “A dozen gulls by the shoreline came to meet him, none saying a word. He felt only that ..read more

Have you ever wondered what the difference between group therapy and private therapy is? Or when the right time to join each is? Or are you just “cut” for one type only? If you are wondering how to choose the right guide, the right group for you or if you are simply unsure whether you need therapy, you’re in the right place.  We did too! If therapy is on your mind like it is on ours, then you will understand we’re bringing forth this article, sharing general aspects of private and group therapy and their role at Avalon’s Ayahuasca retreats in Europe.  Similarities between group and p ..read more

Have you considered enhancing your body’s immunity but really don’t know how? Is a Kambó Ceremony something you have heard of but need to know what it is all about? The following article will answer all your questions about what a Kambó ceremony is, starting with the origins of the medicine, its purpose, and the right timing for you to consider receiving it.   To begin with, here’s what you need to know about Kambó: It is non-psychoactive, and it will not get you high. Also known as “kampu”, “vaccino da floresta”, and also “sapo” (which means “toad” in Spanish). Not to be confused with ..read more

The dieta we’ll be presenting today is not the Ayahuasca diet we all know, what we do when preparing, meeting, and preserving the connection with Ayahuasca, that is before, during, and after the Ayahuasca retreats. Today, we are talking about another dieta, one that is a more intimate and intense way of meeting Ayahuasca. By definition, intimacy is a closeness between people in personal relationships. One can be intimate with itself, other people, or in our case, plants. What’s truly interesting is that the Ayahuasca dieta ends up covering all three: it guides you from your relationship with o ..read more

You might think Ayahuasca teaches things hard to touch, ideas and concepts one can only dream of, yet she consistently shows us our uniqueness. Everything we seek to know and understand about ourselves, and the world lies in how unique we are to her. As she mirrors it back to us through her loving and compassionate eyes, she invites us to acknowledge it and live a life of mastery. Living life with passion and pursuing your dreams is turning that which you like into a paying job. What does this line raise within your mind? Is it something like: «Living from it? Come on, that is impossible!». Do ..read more

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