Monthly Archives: August 2007

Ayahuasca Shaman – Javier Arevalo Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest Peru.

This article is extracted from the original interview by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley which appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine. Spirituality is at the centre of the Ayahuasca experience. Purification and cleansing of body, mind, and spirit in a

Ayahuasca Shaman – Javier Arevalo Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest Peru.

This article is extracted from the original interview by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley which appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine. Spirituality is at the centre of the Ayahuasca experience. Purification and cleansing of body, mind, and spirit in a

Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman, Benjamin Ochavano Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.

Conversation with Benjamín Ochavano, Peru 2002 Howard G Charing & Peter Cloudsley interviewed Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Benjamin Ochavano in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, who is in his late seventies to discuss how Ayahuasca can help those Westerners who are

Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman, Benjamin Ochavano Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.

Conversation with Benjamín Ochavano, Peru 2002 Howard G Charing & Peter Cloudsley interviewed Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Benjamin Ochavano in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, who is in his late seventies to discuss how Ayahuasca can help those Westerners who are

Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 2

I discovered that Ayahuasca is a medicine, so unlike the Western understanding, a medicine which works on every level, on the physical and non-physical beings, our consciousness, our emotions, and our spirit. It is as if you are drinking not

Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 2

I discovered that Ayahuasca is a medicine, so unlike the Western understanding, a medicine which works on every level, on the physical and non-physical beings, our consciousness, our emotions, and our spirit. It is as if you are drinking not

Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 1

We humans have a special relationship and dependence on plants. Since our beginnings, they have been the source both directly and indirectly of our food, our shelter, our medicines, our fuel, our clothing, and of course the very oxygen that

Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 1

We humans have a special relationship and dependence on plants. Since our beginnings, they have been the source both directly and indirectly of our food, our shelter, our medicines, our fuel, our clothing, and of course the very oxygen that

The Sacred Attributes of Plants, the Spirit of Life – a Shaman’s Perspective.

The shamans work with the power of the plants in many ways, the colours of the flowers, the perfume, their shape, form, and associations. This although does not play a role in modern medicine, this understanding has a long history

The Sacred Attributes of Plants, the Spirit of Life – a Shaman’s Perspective.

The shamans work with the power of the plants in many ways, the colours of the flowers, the perfume, their shape, form, and associations. This although does not play a role in modern medicine, this understanding has a long history

Ayahuasca, Icaros and the Visual Music of the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon

The Magical Art of the Shipibo People of the Upper Amazon Underlying the intricate geometric patterns of great complexity displayed in the art of the Shipibo people is a concept of an all pervading magical reality which can challenge the

Ayahuasca, Icaros and the Visual Music of the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon

The Magical Art of the Shipibo People of the Upper Amazon Underlying the intricate geometric patterns of great complexity displayed in the art of the Shipibo people is a concept of an all pervading magical reality which can challenge the

Ayahuasca Shaman, Shipibo Leoncio Garcia Interviewed.

The Shipibo are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Peruvian Amazon. These ethnic groups each have their own languages, traditions and culture. The Shipibo which currently number about 20,000 are spread out in communities through the Pucallpa /

Ayahuasca Shaman, Shipibo Leoncio Garcia Interviewed.

The Shipibo are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Peruvian Amazon. These ethnic groups each have their own languages, traditions and culture. The Shipibo which currently number about 20,000 are spread out in communities through the Pucallpa /

Homeopathy, Folk Medicine, and Plant Spirit Shamanism

The ‘doctrine of signatures’ is at the heart of homeopathy, folk medicine, and plant shamanism. The doctrine was revealed by the great alchemist and physician Paracelus who lived in the 16th Century. The underlying principle was that the healing properties

Homeopathy, Folk Medicine, and Plant Spirit Shamanism

The ‘doctrine of signatures’ is at the heart of homeopathy, folk medicine, and plant shamanism. The doctrine was revealed by the great alchemist and physician Paracelus who lived in the 16th Century. The underlying principle was that the healing properties

Ayahuasca, and the ‘Attraction’ Medicine from the Amazon: the Pusanga

The Western rational mind can only struggle, to take as an example the famed ‘love potion’ of the Amazon known as the Pusanga. In rational terms it makes no sense whatsoever, how can a concoction of leaves, roots, and seeds

Ayahuasca, and the ‘Attraction’ Medicine from the Amazon: the Pusanga

The Western rational mind can only struggle, to take as an example the famed ‘love potion’ of the Amazon known as the Pusanga. In rational terms it makes no sense whatsoever, how can a concoction of leaves, roots, and seeds

Ayahuasca, and the Magical Chants of the Amazon Shamans – the Icaros

The Ayahuasca Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the spiritual powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that

Ayahuasca, and the Magical Chants of the Amazon Shamans – the Icaros

The Ayahuasca Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the spiritual powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that