The Ayahuasca Podcast

In part two of our exploration of plant dietas, we start off by examing the rules and restrcitions and how these can help open us up to spirit world through the fragmentation of the ego. We then look at the potential implications of breaking the restrictions, and how this can lead to 'crossing' the energy of the person dieting. We then move onto to the formal closing of the dieta, and the subsequent period of post dieta and beyond, with the ongoing challenge of integrating the inner work in one’s day to day life. Finally, we consider the potential corruption of the medicine in modern ayahuasca centres, where commercial concerns can lead to compromises.

Part 1 of an in-depth exploration of Plant Dietas. In this episode we trace the origins of this ancient practice, and its evolution from indigenous tribes, to mestizo shamanism, and to what is happening now with westerners and people from the developed world.

An in-depth look at what can happen during an ayahuasca ceremony How long it usually takes to feel the effects The typical physical, mental and emotional responses to the medicine. Various types of purging, from physical to non-physical. How healing can occur. Visions, the literal, symbolic and the meaningless. Shamanic paradigms of the experience. Ways to bring down a strong mareceòn. The Lunpuna Blanca Icaro

A short introduction to the podcast series is followed by an in-depth exploration of the main factors that can affect an ayahuasca ceremony, including different varieties of vine such as cascabel, lucero, negra as well as the more normally used cielo. The almost unlimited ways to prepare the medicine are examined, including the use of various admixture plants, as well as other physical and energetic factors that can impact a ceremony. Ayahuascero Chris also shares some anecdotes from his 14 year journey with the medicine, which has been rooted in mestizo shamanism.