Author: Dr Andrew ( Drew)
Vijaya aka Cannabis
The discussion around whether Vijaya aka cannabis is an entheogen aka psychedelic is indeed rather nuanced and complex, as it intersects with varying definitions of…
Transgenerational Trauma
Transgenerational trauma must be seriously taken into account, as it is a transference of one of the greatest distressing impacts where the mental-emotional, physical, social,…
Teonanácatl or flesh of the gods
( Psilocybe aztecorum( pictured), P. mexicana, P.baeocystis, and P. quebecensis, Family Hymenogastraceae ) and Xochipillior or Macuilxochitl-The Flower Prince The texts always use the flower…
La Purga
The non-psychoactive purge session aka purging, is a significant part and a common traditional practice in Upper Amazon shamanism of Peru ( as well as…
Historical Trauma
Historical trauma and historical trauma response are concepts that originated in the field of psychology and psychiatry and have been used to try to understand…
Clearing Mental-Emotional Blockages Creates Acceptance and Non Attachment
Opening oneself and clearing any mental-emotional and energetic blockages can indeed allow the energy of others to flow through one more freely. When one holds…
Divine Madness & Shamanic Trance
Divine madness, known in Ancient Greek as θεία μανία theía manía ( “ lit. “divine fury”), refers to unconventional, outrageous, unexpected, or unpredictable behavior linked…