News
30 September 2020
Scientific evidence on spirituality and health
Intervention by Dr. Harold G Koening, psychiatrist and researcher at Duke University, in the "II Symposium Dialogue between Medicines: the spiritual approach to addictions" that took place on September 26, in Barcelona, Spain, and was organized by the GASS association and the Takiwasi Center.
28 September 2020
New research article on the use of purgahuasca in Takiwasi
Traditional use of Banisteriopsis caapi alone and its application in a context of drug addiction therapy. Authors: Matteo Politi, Fabio Friso, Gary Saucedo, Jaime Torres. Published in Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 27 September 2020.
27 September 2020
Testimony of a participant in the dieta of teacher plants
Testimony about the experience with the dieta of teacher plants by Eduardo Araya, psychologist, sketcher and photographer, who participated in his first plants dieta in Takiwasi six years ago. Becoming aware and abandoning a dependence on alcohol and marijuana, healing different aspects related to childhood, reconnecting with his artistic side and healing the male lineage are some of the benefits obtained by Eduardo through working with master plants and psychological accompaniment.
17 September 2020
Official trailer of the film “The Way of the Plants - A journey to healing” directed by Aurèlie Marques and Louis Bidou. This is the living experience from the point of view of drug addict patients who have chosen an alternative treatment with Amazonian plants. Heartbreaking life stories that intersect in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. Rehabilitating traditional Amazonian medicines means putting spirituality back at the center of healing.
07 September 2020
Traditional Plant Dietas at Takiwasi
A master plant dieta, sometimes referred to as a shamanic dieta is a complex, strict and rigorous system through which a teacher plant transmit healing, protection, guidance and sacred knowledge to the participant. The process of plant dietas at Takiwasi involves the accompaniment of our psychologist that provide tools for processing and integration, and thus maximize the benefits of this healing process.
