Hummingbird Healing Center

17/04/2026

Here is an article I wrote about what it is really like working with ayahuasca. It is based on my 14 years experience facilitating ayahuasca ceremonies as my daily work. It is a great resource for those new to ayahuasca looking for trustworthy and authoritative information about ayahuasca and ayahuasca retreats.

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A practical guide to ayahuasca healing from 14 years of retreat experience. What to expect, how to choose a center, and why readiness matters.

27/11/2025

In ceremony, you discover what stands between you and a calm, grounded heart.

14/11/2025

Growth unfolds gradually, one insight and one breath at a time.

09/11/2025

When the noise of the mind fades, you can finally hear what’s true.

07/11/2025

Real change begins when we turn inward — ayahuasca helps you do that with honesty and care.

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Calling in the medicine spirits for support before cooking ayahuasca.

13/10/2025

Here is a video of our clients preparing the ayahuasca vine to be booked into the tea we drink.

Clients at the Hummingbird Healing Center pounding ayahuasca, preparing it to be cooked to make the tea.https://hummingbirdhealingcenter.org/

13/10/2025

Group preparing ayahuasca vine for cooking. The goal is to separate the fibers, to maximize surface area for maximum extraction.

03/10/2025

For regular cannabis users considering ayahuasca, here is a short article about how to best prepare, specifically for you.

Long-term cannabis use can sometimes make first ayahuasca ceremonies feel less powerful. Learn what our retreat center has observed, why preparation matters, and simple ways to reset so you can connect more deeply with the medicine.

29/07/2025

Believe it or not, this is a small moth, a little over 1 inch long. The camouflage in the Amazon is amazing!