Learn what it is like to attend a traditional Ayahuasca ceremony and why the experience is gaining popularity

Learn what it is like to attend a traditional Ayahuasca ceremony and why the experience is gaining popularity

Author: Josh Linnes April 28, 2015 Duration: 1:07:30

Our guest today, Juani, travels the world providing Ayahuasca ceremonies for people looking for a spiritual breakthrough. He talks about why people attend, and how they gain valuable insight into their lives using a traditional plant mix. He also talks about why this relatively obscure amazon practice is gaining popularity in the modern world.

Josh also speaks with Juani about his job as an Ayahuascero, traditions from the ceremony, his training, and much much more. 

This your chance to go inside a real ceremony and hear the traditional music called Icaros usually reserved for ceremonies only. 

Juani talks about his approach and how he mixes modern with traditional practices to help people grow, change, and live a healthier life. 

A great show for anyone interested in a mystifying subculture that is gaining popularity world wide.


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