Ayahuasca..., anyone has experienced?
Has anyone experienced this medicinal mixture, ayahuasca, if so can u share them next to me?
Answer: Yes. Years ago in the Peruvian rain forest. This is not an experience to be taken weakly. It is a tradition that should always be approached with respect and reverence. These are the holy traditions and ceremonies of shamans of South America. When ayahuasca is made properly in ceremony, it take days even weeks to prepare as it is prayed over as the shaman makes it. Most of the time it is not a pleasant 'trip' as It's about facing your shadow side.
Physically, it make you nauseous and gives you diarrhea. Most culture experience both symptoms and a select few usually 1 or the other. Although i didn't crap my pants, I was extremely ill, but I didn't throw up. I probably should have as the nausea and yucky feeling stayed beside me for days.
Usually the ceremonies done for westerners have a shaman and a handful of helper who are not drinking the medicine. Theses helpers obligation to be sober to guide the participants in doesn`t matter what their needs are: running to the bathroom, throwing up (as most people hold trouble standing and walking), or helping them through a crisis.
I was lucky that my 'trip' wasn't so dark surrounded by my hallucinations but physically it was horrible. that's part of the pack of it though.
The feeling can last from a few hours to much longer depending on the sensitivity of the party.
I have known citizens who have attended ceremonies when the plants have no effect at all. People just sit around and said 'what the f*&k!". Medicine people say the spirit of the plant won't work on those who don't respect and honor the tradition of it.
This trend of some westerners major ayahuasca ceremonies worries me as they have not the experience and training to back people as they are tripping out. They also don't have the lifelong experience of the traditions. Most true shamans own been trained from a young age living surrounded by the rain forest. They've devoted their life to this and know how to feel when the participants go through some of their personal s#&t..
Ayahuasca will nick you on a journey like no other. You will be face with your own psyche, experiences, beliefs, etc. It can be absolutely spine-tingling, but if you are brave enough to take the pass through it is very rewarding. However, do your homework and know what you are getting into. There are people out nearby that use ayahuasca for selfish purposes. Be sure you take the go with an experienced and trustworthy shaman that can guide you and protect you.