AYAHUASCA
​THE SPIRIT MOLECULE
EXCERPT FROM NAMASTE 2.0
“The ayahuasca vine has the distinction of being the Mother Teacher Plant. I can attest to the appropriateness of this stately moniker from my ongoing experiences with this fantastic psychoactive plant brew. The vine is mixed with DMT (dimethyltryptamine) sources that induce visions and put people in an elevated state of consciousness. In an ayahuasca ceremony, we sit in the dark, circled along the walls of the maloca, a communal house, listening to the shaman play an assortment of instruments while singing icaros. These icaros are vital in every ceremony and are aptly referred to as medicine songs. Their vibrations penetrate the body and work with the brew to heal and to teach."​
​​Dane A.Vemb

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How do I write a content piece on ayahuasca without sounding a little crazy? First, I don’t talk about turning into a warrior riding a blue dragon, conquering the dark side, because that never happens when I consume the brew. Secondly, I’m always present in a ceremony in that I know where I am and what I’m experiencing. Yes, I experience visions and see what I like to call the ‘energy matrix,’ but I always feel grounded and coherent.

In the link to the PDF file on Mental Health, I talk about my experience with the ayahuasca vine and what it has done for me with respect to healing and teaching. In this content piece, I would like to clarify a few aspects of ayahuasca for those who may be sitting on the fence about whether to participate in a ceremony and to dispel any preconceived notion that it is a drug. On the contrary, while ayahuasca is a visionary plant—its intent is solely on healing and providing insight.
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At the time of this writing, I have been to Peru four times for ayahuasca workshops and combined with solo ceremonies here in Toronto, I have consumed the ancient brew over fifty times. This statement should not be construed as ego-pumping, as I’m trying hard to dissolve the ego and find enlightenment. However, I need to establish a base in the reader’s mind that this amount of exposure to the plant deems me worthy of giving honest and authentic feedback.

Scientific explanations of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a topic for another day. Still, I will allude to the fact that ayahuasca is a vine mixed with DMT sources for the brew to work its magic. The thing is, DMT, on its own, is utilized in society as a recreational drug. I won’t get into the effects of such exploits because having zero exposure to such shenanigans disqualifies me from giving insight. I’m told it’s quite pleasurable, which is the exact opposite of my experience with ayahuasca. Most ceremonies I have experienced are extraordinarily tough on my physical and mental self. I experience extreme fatigue and nausea for hours, and it is not until Mother Ayahuasca has finished healing and teaching that I am then bathed in euphoria. It’s such a crazy phenomenon, but one that I welcome with open arms. 
I’ve often heard that people fear consuming the brew because of its purgative qualities. However, this aspect of the brew is part and parcel of the experience. To be healed, purging is vital to release the negative energy that resides in every one of us. This plant has been used in ceremonies for centuries; its purpose on earth is for us to experience it and be given insight into the true nature of our existence here on this blue orb. 

While in the throes of an ayahuasca ceremony, I’ve experienced many visions, some of which would have you question my sanity, although I’m certainly not mad. Ayahuasca has allowed me to access a part of my brain to exploit the artistic traits that have resided in me and truly bring them to the forefront. The Namaste Movement conception was a gift from this visionary plant, having endured such hardships in most of my ceremonies. Scientists and medical professionals have long said we only access a small percentage of our brains—this brew is the key to unlocking more doors of intellect.

Ayahuasca is keen on unleashing our artistic abilities; there’s only one caveat to receiving the key: one must do the work. Don’t let preconceived notions about this marvellous plant stop you from ‘doing the work.’ The gist of this statement is that there is no room for anything else when we conclude.

I would be delighted to share my experiences further and hear of the impact of ayahuasca with your direct contact with the ancient vine. If there is enough interest in doing a group chat, we can establish a date to have an open forum. ​What we need first is to establish a decent number of members within the community. 
The DMT sources in the brew I partake in are Huambisa, Chirisanango, and the flowers of Bobinsana. The shaman at El Purguero, Don Ron, told us once that he never uses a DMT source called Toje. He said some shamans use it because of how potent it is, but this source can make a person go mad.
 
School’s in session, so listen up! Don’t ever do ayahuasca in a foreign country on a whim. Go somewhere reputable, never a one-night stand in some shady setting. My suggestion is to book a retreat with Don Ron, “The Gringo Shaman,” followed by hiking the Inca Trail leading to the majestic Machu Picchu. These two experiences could constitute the ultimate bucket-list adventure.

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COMING SOON ... CONTENT ON A LIVER CLEANSE USING SAPO POISON (graphic content)
COMING SOON ... CONTENT ON A INTESTINAL CLEANSE USING THE SAP FROM AN OJE TREE
COMING SOON ... CONTENT ON DIGESTING THE BLUE CACTUS