Lineage•5 min read
What Is Rapé (Hapé)? The Sacred Amazonian Snuff Explained
Rapé (hapé) is a traditional Amazonian tobacco and plant-ash snuff used for grounding and clearing before or after ayahuasca and yagé ceremonies.
October 18, 2026Read
Insights & Guidance
Articles on preparation, culture, and the journey of transformation
For cultural context, read about yagé in Colombia.
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Preparation•5 min read
How to Choose an Ayahuasca Retreat That's Right for You
Comparing local vs. international ayahuasca retreats: US legal status, underground risks, medical screening, and 5-night retreats in Colombia from $750.
October 18, 2026Read
Safety•11 min read
Am I going crazy after ayahuasca?
Feeling anxious, detached or unable to sleep after ayahuasca? Understand difficult integration, warning signs and when to seek professional or emergency help.
October 7, 2026Read
Safety•6 min read
How Long Off SSRIs Before Ayahuasca?
Learn why SSRIs and ayahuasca should not be mixed, why timing depends on the medication, and why medical screening is required before a retreat.
October 7, 2026Read
Safety•10 min read
Is Ayahuasca Safe With SSRIs?
SSRIs and yagé can interact dangerously. Disclose all medications during screening and never stop or alter prescriptions to attend a retreat without medical guidance.
October 7, 2026Read
Safety•17 min read
How to Choose the Best and Safest Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia
The calling to work with ayahuasca—or yagé, as it's known in Colombia—is profound and sacred.
October 7, 2026Read
Experience•7 min read
Andrea Díaz: Care, Women’s Support and Accompaniment at Camino al Sol
Meet Andrea Díaz and her approach to participant care, women’s support, plant baths, rest, and accompaniment at Camino al Sol.
September 28, 2026Read
General•9 min read
What Is Iowaska? Ayahuasca Meaning, Effects & Safety
Iowaska is a common spelling of ayahuasca. Learn what it means, how it feels, how long it lasts, safety risks, and its traditional use in Colombia.
September 28, 2026Read
Experience•17 min read
Executive Retreats for CEOs & Founders: Stepping Away From Work to Reconnect With What Matters
A grounded guide to executive retreats for CEOs and founders, including retreat types, Colombian yagé, screening, integration and choosing responsibly.
September 27, 2026Read