Over the last decade of working with the sacred medicines of the Americas, we’ve witnessed thousands of people’s healing experiences. When we talk to these folks about why they have come up from Medellin or flown in from another country to attend Ayahuasca or San Pedro Cactus ceremonies, the answers we get are varied and […]
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If you’re thinking of trying Ayahuasca for the first time, you probably have some of the same questions as most of our retreat participants. What does it taste like? Is the purge as horrible as I imagine it being? How long does the experience last? Do I drink one cup, or how do I know […]
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We all have our own reasons to seek and experience Ayahuasca and the other sacred medicines of the Americas. We want to overcome trauma, free ourselves from illusion, explore our spirits, heal ailments and disease, or maybe reignite our lives after a period of stagnation. At the Eagle Condor Alliance we feel that these plants […]
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Fire Eyes was a female elder of the Cree tribe who lived in the territory now referred to as Canada. This community leader was the original visionary of a powerful prophecy that echoes the primary teachings of the Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor. Her message is inspirational and fundamental to all of us […]
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Studying with and learning from Ayahuasca, San Pedro Cactus and the other sacred medicines of the Americas means making changes to our daily lives. We may need to alter our diets and drop drinking habits, or the medicines could lead to more drastic truth-based decisions, like leaving our jobs to pursue new passions or ending […]
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Traditionally brewed Ayahuasca is composed of only two plants; the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of either the chacruna (Psychotria viridis) or chagropanga (Diplopterys cabrerana) bush. They are cooked together in water over a wood fire by the healer close to where the Caapi vine was found and harvested. Ayahuasca that contains other plants […]
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San Pedro Cactus is known by many names in its native habitat of the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Depending on the healer and the location of the ceremony you attend, you may hear it called Huachuma (the one that opens new pathways […]
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Implementing these daily practices in the weeks leading up to your Ayahuasca ceremony or Ayahuasca retreat will make it more probable that you receive the healing that you are seeking. Getting into these positive routines will also help you integrate your Ayahuasca experience into your daily life after ceremony. Connect with Nature: Ayahuasca […]
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The water we drink today has been cycling between the sky, living organisms, and the earth for hundreds of millions of years, and during that time the amount of fresh water on the planet has remained relatively constant. Yes, the same water that is in your cup, in your toilet, or in your shower may […]
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When we hear the call of Ayahuasca and the sacred medicines and actively decide to participate in a Ayahuasca ceremony or retreat, one of the main concerns that we have is the ‘Ayahuasca diet’. There are so many different opinions and recommendations floating around the Internet these days that it can be confusing for a […]
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