Vipassana Meditation and Ayahuasca Retreats

My previous experience sitting a ten-day Vipassana meditation course served me well for a ten-day ayahuasca retreat. In both cases, I arrived with a backpack and a spirit of surrender, stripped down to the essentials — physically, mentally, and emotionally. I knew from experience that leaving expectations at the door wasn’t just helpful; it was […]

Meditation, Travel, and Ayahuasca

Whether in an hour of meditation, exploring a new city, or going on an ayahuasca retreat, practices of surrendering and accepting serve well. For all these experiences, the true magic comes when I release expectations and allow myself to be a witness.  Ayahuasca works best when “I” get out of the way. That typical focus […]