Ayahuasca boom in Brazil - Remedy or risk? | DW Documentary

The psychoactive substance ayahuasca is common in Brazil. For generations, indigenous people have incorporated it into their rituals. Researchers say it can serve as an alternative to anti-depressants - and as a way to treat drug addiction.
Ayahuasca translates as "spirits of the woody vine.” In Brazil, consuming it as part of religious rituals has been legal for decades. In the village of the Huni Kuin tribe, the plants needed to make the sacramental drink grow right next to the river. Villagers gather once a month to drink the brown liquid from a small glass. It’s a bitter brew made by boiling a special type of vine with the leaves of a coffee plant. It puts the Huni Kuin people into a rapturous, hallucinatory state that lasts hours. It’s a cleansing, healing journey of self-discovery, says tribal elder Ibã Huni Kuin.
A growing number of foreigners and Brazilians are traveling to the state of Acre to join in these spiritual experiences. But in Rio de Janeiro - not far from the Sugarloaf Mountain - there’s an ayahuasca church that’s existed for decades. Several times of month, a religious congregation gathers at the church for an intoxicating ayahuasca ceremony that goes on for hours and involves dancing and the recitation of verses celebrating nature and the Catholic faith.
Back in the ayahuasca heartlands of Brazil, chief Ibã Huni Kuin uses art to capitalize financially on his ayahuasca ceremonies. This money, in turn, goes to help protect the rainforest.
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[@Philosophy28369]

It saved my friends sons life. He was a heroin addict and my friend was desperate to save his life. She used all her resources to book a trip to Peru in a desperate attempt to save her sons live and it worked! He never spoke about what happened but whatever he experienced changed his life. This medicine needs to made available to everyone ❤️🌹

[@davecopp9356]

Do you have the address of the place were he went?

[@Philosophy28369]

@@davecopp9356 my fault it was Costa Rica. The address is: Rythmia, Hacienda Pinilla, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Avellana, Costa Rica.

[@cezaryadamski8786]

they should try it in Cracolandia.

[@Theflowoflove]

@@davecopp9356 A good temple is The temple of light. They also specialise in diet. A very reputable retreat.

[@Philosophy28369]

@@davecopp9356 correction* the location is in Costa Rica and the name is Rythmia

[@leticiacoutinho4824]

I am happy that my country, Brazil, allows the use of this medicine legally under the free of religion law. Salve o povo Huni Kuin e todos os povos da floresta!

[@annabia.fitoflow]

Salve Salve ❤

[@TheYlro]

Thank god for Brazilian maestros, god bless Brazil for helping the world with this wisedom!

[@christaylor4477]

These people have such a nice communal life. I hope they never lose it. Living in modern society is sad for many. We are so disconnected.

[@markheithorn3905]

Absolutely. A lot of isolation and a growth in mental health issues

[@boop7313]

🖐

[@fabianoingles7496]

Everything today is About money. It is hard to us imagine a gols without to think about money. But to this native people could be different.

[@vwellness88]

Depends on the intention, the guide, the space, the dedication to healing and maintaining spiritual health. Many people are pulled into this trend and are having detrimental and sometimes psychotic experiences because they don’t actually know why they’re doing it. I am an advocate for ancestral healing, plant medicine, psilocybin, the healing of the nations, but when things become popular and trends and money shifts perspective, different energies affect the experience and some people are leading vulnerable individuals into soul expansion work without preparation and intention, and leech off their energy instead. An important video/point of discussion in these times🙏👁🧚‍♂🧚‍♂

[@ingridfaro7442]

perfectly said, thank you

[@han_zei_bu_liang_li]

I do agree

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

oh so this is your bush now?

[@UnknownEntity334]

Also depends on your brain receptors

[@vwellness88]

forest bruv@@replynotificationsdisabled

[@PedroDuqueBR]

Film is great. One observation: despite mentioning in the title, the risks of using ayahuasca weren’t mentioned.

[@HolyCity2012]

do you not understand the difference between a documentary and a public service announcement ?

[@breal7277]

@@HolyCity2012 B NICE.

[@tmuxor]

​@@HolyCity2012I would've expected the risks to be mentioned too. It is a documentary after all.

[@ascg9102]

@@HolyCity2012 Too many people watch documentaries thinking it's like some informational video. Anyone can make a documentary that will make people think a specific way.

[@adilsonjassis]

Ayahuasca is not a hallucinogen (as stated in the description), but a psychedelic (something that reveals the contents of the mind), a substance that leads to a state of waking dream and brings to consciousness the deep mental contents of the person, those that they like and also those that they have swept under the rug. It acts as a magnifying glass as well, as each thought that surfaces is magnified hundreds of times. When I took it for the first time, it was like an intensive and instantaneous laboratory of practical Buddhism since Buddhism says that everything is mental creation. Under ayahuasca, what you create in the mind becomes as real and palpable as physical objects around us, in waking life. But I warn you, it's not for the faint-hearted: it's one of the most challenging and yet most instructive experiences one can have. And it's like jumping out of a plane: once you jump, there's no going back. It takes hours and hours for the effect to wear off, and those hours can become heaven or hell, depending on where the mind is led. Furthermore, under the influence of this psychedelic (as well as several others), the perception of time is greatly altered, and 5 minutes of hell during the process can feel like an eternity. Therefore, only take it under the care and guidance of a very experienced person. It's definitely not for recreational use!

[@vickyvey1657]

true, and you cannot become addicted to it. Its taste is actually horrible...

[@cezaryadamski8786]

I see your point. What do you think about giving it to people in Cracolandia in Sao Paulo ? Would this help to get them off the crack they take ? I dont understand why the local council won't try it. It's unlikely it makes it worse. It's also cheap .

[@breal7277]

Where did you go? Can you recommend a place?

[@Jsarson1976]

I felt so connected and only did it once but it was the best thing that ever happened to me and made me realise we’re all connected and there in no need to worry as there is much more for us and our souls when we pass to the next life 🙏

[@breal7277]

Where did thy try it?

[@professorjulimarlopes43]

I can imagine that after this dicumentary hundreds if not thousands of tourists from around the worls will be willing to visit this place looking to be high in ayuasca. As a braziliam my concer is that the more visitors arrive there, the fastest the place will be spoiled and changed forever. And there is no goverment safety net to protect the villagers from exploitation.

[@astridhahner]

Tell them they can also go to Argentina, Peru or Colombia for an indeginous ayahuasca experience ;)

[@danielboomers]

no need to visit and pay 1000s of dollars... mushrooms are easy to grow and give a better experience.

[@thiagoribeiro021]

So Tourism now is a spoiling activity? lol Villagers need protection to not get money and a better life lol wtf is wrong with you...

[@VinyZikss]

@@thiagoribeiro021because tourism can and have ruined many places in the world before. They absolutely should be careful with how many people they let in

[@TiborRoussou]

@@danielboomers Been many many years; mushrooms are mind opening.

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

It's so intense, it's not for everyone. Don't do it if you aren't ready to spiritually die and rebirth. But it's certainly effective.

[@lulisafranca]

Absolutely! This should go to a outdoor!

[@lambgoat2421]

If you do it, you are ready. If you weren't ready, you wouldn't have done it. Lol

[@Alaskan-Armadillo]

I hope that with the future of things like ayahuasca that more is done to respect the indigenous people who prepare it.

[@br.m]

Never. It will be in plastic tubes for sale from youtube ad's direct from China discount price

[@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881]

@@br.m Yes, but that's a good thing.

[@user-vd3ck4zp2b]

China is so against drugs and things similar. even though they say it is not addictive but who knows@@br.m

[@orangeninja912]

My sister swears by this stuff. She had an alchohol problem and is now 7 years clean. She has been succesful in business during that period building a $20 million business

[@JayDoogie]

How often does she dose this stuff in order to stay sober?

[@orangeninja912]

@@JayDoogie I believe she goes to her church in Dallas once a week and does 2 or 3 trips to Brazil and Peru every year

[@Teeveepicksures]

I....don't believe you.

[@user-xs9sc5xk7p]

​@@Teeveepicksuresme neither....

[@orangeninja912]

@@JayDoogie I am ok with that

[@ClaytOnline]

consagro Ayahuasca a 18 anos e é a melhor coisa que me aconteceu na vida ❤

[@lila2880]

O que fez de melhor em sua vida?

[@ClaytOnline]

@@lila2880 fez eu enxergar meus atos e como seguia minha vida, fez repensar tudo e dar um novo rumo. olhar pra dentro de si e notar seus erros te dá a oportunidade de se corrigir

[@Antonio-lt1sp]

Being a person who experienced this medicine for almost 15 times, I have to say I'm a completely new and better person. I understand the concerns, especially from those who do not know much about it or overexaggerate the risks (it is safe as long as it is served by experienced people), but I really hope science will bring new drugs with far fewer drawbacks than existing medicines for depression, anxiety and other psichological illnesses. And, as a side benefit, improve spirituality and goodness in people. Maybe people will figure out that there are other diseases far dangerous to humankind, such as egoism, apathy and others.

[@carbon1479]

Yep, we've got Moloch.

[@boop7313]

So true about egoism & apathy! We just have to look at the horrific genocide in Gaza, the people perpetrating it full of ego and those who stay silent about it, who are so many! They could all benefit from a changed perspective asap! And those who suffer at their hands would benefit from the enlightenment of the perpetrators too!

[@MegaMayday16]

Even Reading the words of someone who might have experienced peace harmony and love really also helps people who did not have the trip experience. Love brings love light brings light

[@breal7277]

Can you recommend a place?

[@Antonio-lt1sp]

@@breal7277 I can in Brazil.

[@coolbreeze5683]

Drugs given by doctors can also either help or do damage. I've seen prescription drugs land people in the hospital with permanent side effects. Different things work for different people. Ayahuasca can also help or harm depending on the person.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Correct. Education, information, facts, self-awareness, and most of all, clarity... are all key.

[@wallybingbang4350]

Antidepressants made me suicidal 30 years ago. I am still the same now. If it wasn't for my girlfriend I would have topped myself years ago -

[@EllaBella-76]

@@wallybingbang4350•Please please don’t,if you end up in my situation I felt like a pile of 💩💩Before I tried after😭😭😭😭😭Even worse I understand how you feel trust me all trauma has an impact I had a reaction to a medication?Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome 2 X first time I felt like the most useless daughter sister,Mum ,friend an apology of a person..I tried it went dreadfully badly wrong I ended up with life changing injuries and a very amazing friend that died saving me ..I value what he did far to much the second time 😵‍💫😶The same Dr landed me in a coma ,i discovered it’s DIY with a security net not always professionals but to write a rant ,about life and then just do 5 AIMS not financial , but to just do your best to be happy in your own skin .That if you feel yourself slipping have a plan or if anyone sees you slipping getting help appear you must be worse than desperate some people sent to help make it worse Prozac sent me lala and worse same as you in 24 hours I was feeling horrendously terrible .I am on medication but to control my Epilepsy 3 Lots (ECT caused it don’t go near it )Trust your gut instinct seems you do 99% if you need a duvet day take it .Its ok to feel bad mine lasted from ;Puberty so 13 /14 possibly younger until this # accident but the brain injury and stupid ignorant comments ,made me stronger sometimes don’t waist your time on ignorance,break the day down ,4 minutes at a time and if your Dr is useless change ..To be honest remember not of us are just a statistic or a bar code on a Hospital Number we are far mire than any diagnosis if the Dr doesn’t listen and hear ?leave some do they do not throw medicine at you ..

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@wallybingbang4350 Existence on this planet isn't exactly easy. It is definitely good to have others who care about us. It's also important to remember that many are entirely alone during their terrestrial journey here. Reflection is ALSO key. :)

[@kevinsayes]

@@wallybingbang4350I’m glad you have someone, but I feel it’s important for you to remember nothing is permanent, good things and bad, and especially when it comes to another person, another mind, we have no control over circumstances. All that to say, sometimes we may need another to love us and help us into a better place, but putting all our happiness and well being on that person is not a good thing. Any given day what they need from life could change, and we should be ready for that. Also, almost paradoxically, when you put your happiness on someone else to that degree, it actually strains relationships, heavily, and subconsciously causes the other person to lose respect for us. The more a relationship means to you, the more fragile it is. One of the HARDEST things to understand and properly implement in life, I feel especially for men. Stay strong, best of luck in your life and relationship, and maybe think about this. You’ll probably have a stronger relationship in the end.

[@sumimaind]

That's what I mean! Really good documentary 👏👏👏 Congratulations DW for showing more of Brazil either than just the tired favela and plastic surgery topics.

[@DWDocumentary]

We appreciate your comment and we are glad you found our documentary interesting!

[@cezaryadamski8786]

and occasionally football and Carnival. Nothing else. Brazil is so much more than that.

[@rbct]

You guys (DW) should have gone to the Takiwasi Center, in Tarapoto, Peru. It is a drug rehabilitation center that uses Ayahuasca as medicine. The founder is a French doctor (Jacques Mabit) with a degree in Tropical Pathology and Naturotherapy. The ceremonies performed during the treatment are traditional to local shamans and are part of a program that lasts up to a year. The cure rate is very high, including non-recurrence. Some employees arrived at the center as patients and now work there. In fact, the Takiwasi Center has enough material to fill a video alone. I recommend a video on KZbin (with English subtitles) in which he explains a bit what is Ayahuasca and how natives and westerners view the drink. The title is "Entrevista con Jacques Mabit Takiwasi sobre la Ayahuasca".

[@englishwithjeff2466]

How much would that cost?

[@Corteum]

@@englishwithjeff2466 Depends how much your drug ddiction is costing. It's probably cheaper than that.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

You can’t cure drug addiction with other drugs

[@mapachoshaman4859]

You know nothing about world. Check Iboga or even Kratom which is misused in very wrong way.

[@brunoivan]

@@TC8787-yq7og it is not about the drug, its about the religion.

[@RobertoHerreraPeres]

I loved the film. I live in Brazil and have never taken it. I know a lot of people who have already taken it. Maybe one day I will.

[@davecopp9356]

The people you know who took it, are they better than before in your opinion?

[@RobertoHerreraPeres]

@@davecopp9356 good question. Maybe they are too emotional sometimes, but in general, happy

[@davecopp9356]

@@RobertoHerreraPeres Thank you. I myself am looking into it, but unsure if it may help for my problems. All the best.

[@1nstant1nsight]

Recently I had a really strange experience with my dog. He was silently sitting in front of me for whole hour, while I was meditating and it seemed as he was also involved in my practice. Without saying a word , I mentally asked him “bark once if you are here with me” and he barked imediatly. Has anyone experienced simmilar thing before? I really want to hear your story I made a video about it on my channel if anyone wants to dive deeper

[@madamloretta8695]

Yes we are all connected and the animals as we humans call them they are so so connected to us . I have so many I encounters with things like these it's absolutely beautiful and amazing. Keep listening to your heart and keep being in the now . 😅😅😅😅

[@lambgoat2421]

I believe everything is connected, not just your dog, but this table, these rocks. It all exists. It all came from the same starting point. Perhaps it is all one being just imagining it. Who knows?

[@El.Duder-ino]

Thx DW for making another excellent docu, pls make them all even those already taken out from KZbin available for download on your website u need to do that folks!

[@DWDocumentary]

We're glad you like our content. However, some of our documentaries have been bought from other production companies and distributors and therefore have limited online rights. Thanks for watching!

[@El.Duder-ino]

@@DWDocumentary That's OK, but maybe u can leave them available on your website/repository or launch subscription to watch/stream and download them. Your docus should definitely not disappear so quickly and stay available to your core audience and supporters.

[@theearthling8178]

I had Ayahuasca and healed me. Nature is great ❤

[@RealityReload]

00:06 Ayahuasca boom in Brazil attracting tourists and researchers. 03:33 Ayahuasca use is important for the indigenous community in Brazil. 07:00 Iasa activates three mechanisms in the brain 10:17 Ayahuasca ritual in Brazil is seen as a spiritual practice and a form of consciousness alteration. 13:39 Ayahuasca can have positive effects in treating mental illnesses. 16:30 Ayahuasca is a remedy for indigenous peoples in Brazil and Peru. 19:41 The Santo Daime Church uses a sacred brew for spiritual experiences. 22:34 Ayahuasca's impact on indigenous communities and global recognition

[@Kaiverze]

Dr. Araújo's last statement was very powerful and indisputably true: "under its influence, you can't deceive yourself".

[@Loveabounds.]

Dumbest statement.

[@idunnook3390]

@@Loveabounds. why so much rudeness?

[@nochannelforme]

Its amazing!!! edit: those fractal patterns really come out when listening to icaros!

[@jalepezo]

I live in Cusco, and in a nearby small town I also see ayawasca, specially for white people, yet, masters need to also to protect and control this medicine, do not let people who disrespect and abuse the medice take hold. May God help us all

[@mapachoshaman4859]

I been to Pisac in 2013. What a amazing place!

[@user-yc2pu6ob2n]

Love for the love.

[@bethselkie]

do u think white people shouldnt take it?

[@jalepezo]

@@bethselkie I do not know I am not shaman just normal person. I also only do mantra chanting. So it's up to your path I guess

[@Dizzy_Delilah]

It's not a drug! It's not recreation, it needs to be taken seriously!

[@adodera]

I started having ceremonies with Ayahuasca 20 years ago. Like all other consciousness -expanding "medicines", A. is a complex phenomenon not easy to understand unless the experience itself takes place. Like being in love or drunk, A. produces states of consciousness difficult to "explain" to others. In my case, I would recommend A. to people in order to BREAK the ego and see what is behind it. You will be surprised no doubt. But you need a lot of courage and sincerity in your quest. If you just want to have fun, then look for other "alternatives". A. is not for the weak and insecure.

[@Roseeeee11]

100000000000❤ the truth

[@TheStockwell]

I put it in my cat's water dish. Two weeks later, he was speaking French, had become a freelance technician for NASA/JPL, and was a skilled hostage negotiator. He also tried to talk the studios out of doing "The Marvels" and "Madame Web," but was ignored. His next project: running a successful campaign as a third party candidate for the presidency of the United States. He likes the challenge. 🐈‍⬛ So yeah, the stuff is amazing. Best wishes from Vermont ❄️

[@pragmaticpoet]

It is the Age for the covert to become overt of the world's wise cat benefactors 🙏🏻😇

[@marowak87]

good thing it didnt turn into a....CATastrophy..! will keep fingers crossed for upcoming presidency :D

[@TheStockwell]

@@pragmaticpoet There's so much wisdom in those words. We don't need to worry about shape-shifting Reptilian Overlords - we have cats manipulating human destiny. My cat had me type this reply, of course. 😸

[@TheStockwell]

@@marowak87 The great thing about a cat running for the nation's highest office: the cat puns and memes will invent themselves! Have a swell week, wherever you're having it. 😺🐈‍⬛😸

[@pragmaticpoet]

@@TheStockwell I always figured cats supported informed consent and healthy self autonomy - perhaps your dog convinced you that the cat was trying to control you 😳

[@fernandofernando6963]

I am Brazilian and I know some people whose life was ruined by this.

[@DJDeFerias]

This is not for everyone = Não é para todos

[@ajisenramen888]

Absolutely true. It works for some but not for others. It is not a cure all.

[@arnaldgalant7910]

Cita algumas? Eu tomo há 20 anos.

[@zorananda]

What the documentary fails to point out, is that the indigenous communies in Brazil and other countries , as for instance the Shipibo in Peru take and mix other psychotropic substances like such as the flowers of Toe, the Morning Glory also known as Datura into their brews. There have been countless cases cases of heavy metal illness and death throughout history. Also the documentary does not reflect on the fact that a big portion of the members of the Santo Daime church as well as others from the Uniao do Vegetal are used to the habit of smoking Maconia ( marihuana) either at the time of ceremony or afterwards. In the Santo Daime it is done openly, whereas in the Uniao do Vegetal it is more of a hidden, private affair. But this is just my personal observation of spending time in both environments with the use of the potion in indigenous environments as well as the urban settings of the big brazilian Metropoles. I don't want even to touch the subject of business oriented ayahuasca retreats around Iquitos and elsewhere in the amazon basin of Peru. The stories of all kind of exploitation of the foreign tourists by the ceremonial shamans and especially sexual exploitation of the female tourists which often find themselves in utterly vulnerable and highly sensitive mental and emotional conditions induced by various substances taken separately or mixed together at the sessions , are literally endless. I personally know of Shipibo shamans, which are highly regarded in their magical skills, that have up to 10 children with as many different western women. Another subject that the documentary does not touch is the cultural background of the use of ayahuasca in pre-european times. Where those potions were used by the clans shaman for not only healing but also for the magical practices of finding prey for hunting as well as spiritual warfare with other rivaling clans. It was very common for instance, that shamans who didn't provide the wanted results were either killed or expelled from from their communities. Those magic often deadly magical practices , which often resulted with illness or death of the targeted individuals were never lost but just ,out of economic concerns ,gave way to the completely misguided western approach of peace , love and happiness. Which is a grave misunderstanding of the highly poverty driven background of the indigenous people of the region. As someone with quite some years of personal experience in this field, i feel that those aspects should be pointed out in order to provoke the attention of those rather naive and gullible individuals seeking other worldly experiences as a substitute for their personal enquiry and discovery of the internal factors that have led them to their emotional unease, anxiety and depression. In other words we mislead ourselves by blaming the circumstances , people , our traumas and the arisen emotional pain for our suffering, while in reality it is our gratuitous attitude of having somehow ownership over the domain of feelings and therefore being entitled to not wanting pain and to only feel pleasurable. Such an attitude of aversion towards arisen painful feelings then becomes the only reason for our suffering. Through our wrong understanding of the nature of phenomena such as feelings , our lives become dictated by the lust and desire for pleasure and our hate and aversion for displeasure. The use of psychotropic substances can , in my experience, effectively mask and prevent us from discerning such fundamental existential discrepancies within us by providing a temporary and pleasant safe haven for our deeply hidden wrong views of reality and our misguided intentions.

[@edusays]

Yes. We created societies that will you teach you to hate our human condition that is suffering. Of course it shouldn't be an ideal. But it is one way that makes us feel human.

[@zorananda]

⁠@@edusaysit's not so much the fact that we hate our human condition. It's more the fact that we hate every kind of painful feeling that arises, be it physical or mental. This attitude of hate towards a painful feeling implies already in itself that we assume to have some kind of control, some kind of ownership over feelings , that we have a say over what kind of feelings we want and what kind of feelings we don't want to have. But by asking ourselves if we are the creator and master of a arisen painful feeling, we can see that we have no say and no control whatsoever in the arising of a painful feeling. We didn't make it nor did we want it. If we were its creator and controller we would never have let a painful feeling arise in the first place. If we were the creator and master of feelings, we would always only have pleasant feelings. But the fact that we are experiencing painful feelings , which are not wanted, means that we have absolutely no say in the domain of feelings. So we see that our sense of ownership and control over feelings is nothing more than a gratuitous assumption which is rooted in our wrong perception of those phenomena. Whereby pain in itself was never the problem. The problem is in our attitude towards pain. In other words, the problem is that we have a problem with pain. Pain is not what is making us suffer. What makes us suffer is our aversion and resistance towards pain. There is a painful feeling present and i don't want it. That internal discrepancy is what makes us suffer. Remove the craving to get rid of the pain and there will be no suffering. Discerning that deeply rooted internal discrepancy between the nature of phenomena such as feelings and our wrong perception of them ,which result in our gratuitous assumptions, is something that is solely in our individual responsibility. The ways of society might not be helpful in discerning those things but it is surely not to blame for that condition. The only thing to blame is our wrong understanding and ignorance in regards to the true nature of reality. So instead of obscuring reality with yet another temporary pain killer in the form of a intense psychoactive substance which will "cure" us by temporarily covering up our weaknesses, we could just try to restrain our senses and practice not to act out of intentions that are rooted in the desire for pleasure or in the aversion towards pain. That would eventually reveal our deeply rooted addiction and dependence on sensual pleasure. And that would then provide us with a more accurate picture and starting point of our problems.

[@thegreatujo]

@@zoranandaYou almost gave me a trip while reading this but when I have a severe toothache "just accepting it" only makes my consciousness even more acutely aware of the toothache.

[@zorananda]

@@thegreatujo my post was actually more about the emotional pain and our craving to get rid of it. And how we have no say in the arisng of unpleasant feelings. We should not not mix that with physical pain because it is a slightly different issue. In regards to physical pain we can say that if we always immediately run to painkillers as soon as we feel bodily pains, then that attitude is turning us into overly sensitive ,weak cowards. If you want to develop a mind that is able to surmount bodily pain, then your attitude should be as follows: ,, if it is not a life threatening situation, i will not take any painkillers." Practice fearlessness towards pain sufficiently and soon you will see that pain is loosening its grip over you. When the pain sees that you will under no circumstances try to run away from it, then it will lose interest in you and you will stop being its regular "customer". When you stop being afraid of pain,it's almost as if the pain starts being afraid of you. I am saying that out of my personal experience of not taking any painkillers for many years now. Stop cultivating a attitude of avoiding pain at any cost and pain will stop being a overwhelming burden for you.

[@DanielYe-jg7uh]

Very deep understanding

[@AyahuascaBeach]

Ayahuasca saved my life along with my wife's and several friends we later brought into it after suffering from long-term addiction. After being in all kinds of rehabilitation facilities throughout my life this was the only thing that helped. Being experienced now on the subject we started a rehabilitation facility in order to help others coping with this illness. My certainty in this rehabilitation method with the highest success rate in the world is reflected on my purpose to devote my life to it

[@lranieri1]

yeah right!

[@bekahboop]

I was thinking similarly, why even bring up the shot glass? Then say, “for whatever reason “?

[@mikeanderson7549]

You German?

[@PatHaskell]

This is basically an advertisement for Ayahuasca. Thanks DW!!

[@TTR83]

Germany legalized Cannabis use. They may import Ayahuasca too.

[@lambgoat2421]

I went and did ayahuasca in Brazil, it was a beautiful experience. I feel like it changed my life and perspective on the world. If you are having problems, I highly recommend it.

[@py_a_thon]

Is it possible you would have had a more meaningful experience if you experienced a different event in Brazil other than your ayahuasca trip? Because that seems to be the crux of the issue. Was your ability to travel the main experience, or was your chemically induced trip the main event? That answer is and could be different for everyone.

[@fortynine3225]

Ayahuasca attracks delusional people like honey attracks bees.

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@@lranieri1I don’t think so

[@krox477]

What kind of problems

[@breal7277]

where did you go? Please share.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

🇧🇷 I'm Brazilian, and it's wonderful that I only knew about this place through this DW documentary. But I've seen dozens others about Ahyuasca and psychedelic drugs in the treatment of several illnesses like depression, and all research points to the immense benefit of them. Perhaps we're entering a new era in the mental diseases treatments.

[@jithutjohnny4013]

Would love to have English subtitles.

[@jaall7280]

Interesting subject and report!

[@theconqueringram5295]

I came here skeptical about ayahuasca. Now, I understand it has its merits, but I don't think I'll ever try it myself.

[@kreterakete]

My friend William Sevard Burroughs was very into it. He called it Yage. The communication with Ginsberg during that time is called Yage Letters. ❤

[@drtg101we7]

These two are really a lovely pair, aren't they?

[@Ambassador4Truth]

It is not for everybody.

[@lenini056]

I wanna partake this ceremony because of my indigenous ancestry of the Incas. It's a way to honor my ancestors by partaking this.

[@Zeno362]

Don't forget the coke while you're at it.

[@lenini056]

@@Zeno362 that's only for pain relief. ;)

[@davecopp9356]

That is why I drink beer to honor my germanic tribe ancestors.

[@diegofula]

It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before considering its use. They can inform you about potential interactions with medications and existing conditions, ensuring your safety and well-being.

[@momoca-kun]

yes, but you should also be careful with them as well, some have their own agendas and vested interests. I've been in the pharma industry and oftentimes doctors are bribed by gifts to sell pharma's drugs. So it's like don't try natural because it's free or don't buy their drugs, buy ours. You really need to do your research too as well as be aware of the history of health workers. Do cross examinations, see if everything checks out with their facts

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

It is a wonderful documentary and thrilled watching documentary about Ayahuasca in Brazil 🇧🇷 and certain indigenous Amazonian peoples spiritual tradition .documentary shared by an excellent DW documentary channel... thanks for sharing.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for your constructive feedback! :-)

[@sumimaind]

​@@DWDocumentary Finally you guys are showing a unique topic that most news channels don't talk about. really good!! 👏👏👏

[@Picoteful]

When in doubt just don't do it.

[@dannycarter9994]

Medicine for the soul. Much love from Australia. ❤

[@user-hu2uz5ni2m]

This reminds me of a certain advert on KZbin where a guy claimed that after consuming his cleverly blended ayahuasca he could read books just by placing his hand on top of them. He was selling the magic drink for just $80 a bottle

[@WWinterConstructions]

One of my Lifegoals, definetely!

[@SunShine_sublime]

Same. One day, we will.

[@jonnyqwst]

Iqitos, 1998. I did four ayahuasca induced trips over the space of two weeks. Insights that were unattainable any other way anywhere else.

[@peterstankiewicz2474]

Risk if one already has undiagnosed schizophrenia or other mental disorders. Elixir from God for those who are ready in a proper setting with the right people.

[@JoeReynolds153]

What beautiful people.

[@TheMightyKingzuru]

After watching this documentary, I feel like trying Ayahuasca.

[@mard9802]

hello - I've done it many times. It's not a party drug. Prepare yourself before you go > no junk food, no junky internet surfing, basically isolate yourself for a bit from the dumb distractions of your life and ask yourself why you want to do it. And if you do try it, just after you gulp it down, ask Her to give you what you need and let her take care of the rest. It's very, VERY strong; nothing to mess with. Good luck and have a good trip.

[@LUImusic856]

That’s the point

[@nerdomega974]

A finger pointing at the moon is not the moon. This potion very well may help and aid in a person’s journey but it does not replace the hard work necessary to make change.

[@Phaimthuriba]

People who have a bad experience are often drinking aimlessly or recreationally. This makes anyone go crazy with access to the unconscious. You have to be prepared to be beaten, because karma and guarantee are reincarnated. In Santo Daime there are 3 essential rules. 01: Where 02: When 03: With whom If the individual reflects on these 3 points and asks their guides for support, the process is less painful.

[@rzomg]

This is not the way to do it. Not everyone is ready for it and is just following hype.

[@flex1661]

Teach us grand master 🧎🏾‍♂️🧘🏾‍♂️

[@carlbrasileirocarl]

Is Ayahuasca boom, in Brasil, medicine or risk to rain forest too?

[@filhodedeusbr]

Originaly from nigeria but i base in brazil ,i went to participate in my first ayahuasca ceremonies last month here in são paulo brazil and it was amazing❤, i think that everyone need to experience ayahuasca medicine atleast once in a lifetime

[@filhodedeusbr]

I participated in my first ayahuasca ceremonies last month here são paulo brazil , i think that everyone need to experience ayahuasca medicine

[@laetitiavisagie-gg6kk]

I would say that, if possible, first check the state of your health - high blood pressure, blood clot factor and other possible underlying conditions. Also be prepared for water that is not as clean as in your country... greetings from South Africa

[@meufilhoautista2060]

We have same three in uk but not many people know and shouldn’t know.?I love Acre e is Indios 😊do Brasil

[@MsRoshniAli]

Music done well.

[@rodrigosahd]

I tooked Ayuascha 2 times, 10/2022 and 10/2023. Was the deepest reflection process I’ve have ever had. A feeling of not been yourself and réconsidering the time and space logic. Very powerfull.

[@citrusblast4372]

2:56 casiki? That sounds like its a loan word from the Caribbean natives, in the Caribbean they used the word cacique (ka-see-keh)

[@inspiredme7030]

Replacing addiction with another addiction?

[@divinaluz69]

Yeh, church:with drugs, what could be better? 🤥

[@qedamawiessene5827]

escaping reality because they too lazy or incompetent or delusional or deep in denial to choose to strive to thrive

[@clowndriver5576]

It's not addictive. Watch the video again.

[@malakannagowli2350]

Spirituality has many ways to reach a Devine experience. First we have to be sure as to what our inner conscience ask us to do. That is what it wants. Some people who have come there at those places to experience Devine bliss were not happy with the unpleasant surroundings they were living, so they came there to find peace, bliss and calm and pleasant experience. To experience what real Joy is. There are many such places and such treatment all over the world particularly at such retiuals and at such places where modern way of life do not exists. A good documentary to find places available at various places to for peace and joy and bliss and spiritual experience.

[@pedrovskidantini2324]

From what Ive seen this drug really changes people that suffer from anxiety. Like, you get the feeling you are meeting a completely different person. But since Ive never done it myself I can never say for sure what it does for someone’s perception of the world

[@nihao7051]

It's not a drug stop maybe for westerns it is but not for Natives

[@tarancameron5831]

Yeah its not a drug, it's plant medicine!!✨️🌹

[@chyfields]

These plants take a long time to mature. At this pace, there will be no Ayahuasca ingredients left.

[@aliasincognito0]

9:37 "for whatever reason." The script writers were savage.

[@lucas.davila]

Even if the “Santo Daime churches” use Ayahuasca (they call it “Daime”), the ceremony itself is completely different than the one based on indigenous tradition. In my perception the Daime ceremony is more similar to what a Christianity religious cerimonies would be, with a lot of rules. While the indigenous ceremony is more spiritual not that religious, without a lot of rules. There is no better or worst, it’s just different. The documentary is great, but kind of described both Daime and Ayshuasca ceremonies as the same thing.

[@vanessaalvesdealves7152]

Será que estou vivendo em um Brasil "paralelo", não vejo esse boom em São Paulo, por exemplo. Se perguntar na Praça da Sé o que é o chá, não vão saber o que é. Me parece que é algo muito mais relacionado a um grupo específico de pessoas.

[@MichelEdelman]

Consagrei em Manaus-AM, essa raiz tem um poder absurdo de alteração da consciência...

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@loveislove4879]

I am curious to know why they give this brew to six year olds. I can't imagine why a small child would need to receive spiritual enlightenment using ayahuasca. Maybe this is my ignorance being of a western mindset and a different culture.

[@ranimagnus]

The clear whitening of a traditional culture is so sad

[@davecopp9356]

The same happened with beer the other way around by muddening the traditional culture.

[@mohamudabdirisak1474]

Same like Indonesia

[@David-qc3sl]

Both the Irish cup and the hill where the church was built is named the same as mountain in Sligo, Ireland called Ben Bulbin. what’s the craic with cup? Any tale to it.

[@raydouglas208]

Would love to know, i sat with huni kuin 3 times for ayahuasca in Ireland two years ago they done many ceremonies here and rapéh ceremonies they loved the irish, lots of healing needed on this land

[@xxswearwolfxx5730]

Is there any place for it in India?

[@Scooby-Doo23]

The Christian right-wing Brazilians are enforce in the comments section...

[@KevinMittens]

First time I heard about this thing, I'm from the northeastern state of Maranhão, in Brazil.

[@kevinbnm6097]

Make a documentary on how datura bang is prepaired.

[@JulesEvans]

So...nothing on risks??

[@praveshbalani5973]

Would this work for Cluster Headaches ?

[@prana8660]

They say psilocybin is good for that 😊

[@henryjohnson-ville3834]

I know it's not ayahuasca but because of psychedelic 'shrooms I came to know and love God. I was raised in a Christian household but was angry at life, at my parents who created me and remember blaspheming God's Holy name until one of my co-workers gave me his dealer's number and starting testing my boundaries with the dosages. The trip that stood out was December 8th 2023 when the psychedelic trance wasn't cutting it, vibes were off so after an hour I got up to change the music and checked KZbin for some. A video came up "Who is God?" a twenty-minute video of different pastors/speakers talking about God. After finishing the video I was still stoned and needed to lay back down so I clicked on "Planet Zoo Ambiance" on KZbin and went to bed. Those who use 'shrooms try it out for a trip once. The music is such vibes: the soft melodies with the humming and finger-snapping. Very nice! Every time I listen to that soundtrack I remember of this trip. I don't remember dying or anything but remember blasting off to Heaven from the Bible and seeing all my family and loved ones being in white clothes, smiling and being joyous. I was in bed, completely comfortable, tearing up while envisioning this. I was looking at them with PURE love and happiness. Something I barely feel. Sure. I feel happy but this type of happy was on a insane 10,000% feeling. The ugly feelings of whatever we humans have: hatred, greed, sorrow, jealously, so on. didn't exist in my heart nor in that place. At some point I remember seeing Jesus in his form (like from Passion of the Christ) with flowing brown hair and white clothes. I thanked Him for dying for us and thanked God with every other breathe while this was happening. Truly amazing! Perhaps God gave me a glimpse of what Heaven will be like and to try to live a sin-less life. And after that my porn addiction, masturbation, anger and depression seized to exist! Sure I still get annoying or irritated but on a much smaller scale than before. I would definitely recommend it IF you are doing it with good intentions and willing to change. 😊🍄

[@loyaluwang4228]

24:06 reminds me of the guy that picks up the leaf in parabola

[@moondevell]

I'm all for exploring new natural medicine. Different cultures, research, different landscapes. However, when it turns into a religion, that's a no for me.

[@kharmaofficial9172]

How does it affect the children under 6? I didn’t know children could have this

[@jonathanreader228]

The ability to view things as they are without conditioning is a great gift. Psychedelics seem to help people question what we have unconsciously believed to be true and come to a deeper understanding of who we are.

[@jasminealixandranorth]

Excellent video. However....if it walks like a cult, talks like a cult.....it's a cult.

[@JostGE]

"Ayahuasca destroyed my nervous system" is a good youtube video by Irene Lyon.

[@TTR83]

It is plant poison.

[@selinabrooks3629]

100% cult wouldn't advise anyone to try this.

[@danarcher9012]

I've taken peyote and other sacred cacti. I think the effects would be similar to ayahuasca. You see geometric patterns and magical shapes. Noises and visuals are distorted, but you can still think in linear patterns. I'm not interested in taking peytoe again because of the vomit factor, but sacred cacti provided a route to inner-healing from August 2006 to July 2007.

[@janepate]

Nice observation

[@janepate]

Have you been on shrooms?

[@suetrublu]

Curious if anyone has used this to cope with chronic pain and if so, the results.

[@HotZetiGer]

I don`t know, surely cameras don`t transfer smells, but visuals do boost my spiritual feelings (feels like there is much to do, come on Brazil bottle it and export)

[@abathory1]

I can’t recommend ayahuasca enough! I’ve drank with the Huni Kuin lots and I can’t wait to join them again!

[@bethselkie]

I've had such bad mental health issues and have been encouraged by people strongly to take it or not take it. There are a lot of horror stories with ayahuasca, so many places that grew and sold other things are now all making ayahuasca because of the boom, because it is now so profitable. I wonder how you can tell who to trust and how to take it properly. And how to screen those who want to take it? A shaman was horrifically murdered by a westerner on ayahuasca famously

[@guiantony]

I live in São Paulo - Brazil and I NEVER heard about Ayahuasca!!!

[@chantal_Detoxcoach]

With you millions!! quess it is not for everyone

[@garethbeaton8414]

Haw do i get it in uk

[@LuckNeves]

I understand that this doesn't get you addicted. But what it does to the brain? Does it leave some colatheral damage? What about long term use? This documentary seemed really incomplete. Very poor and unconclusive. It could be a good practice to say that more studies are being conducted and that may be unknown risks.

[@marcolima4621]

Viva as medicinas da floresta!💚

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@marcolima4621]

@@DWDocumentary thanks

[@canada.589]

wow

[@cassiodecerqueriraoliveira8980]

In the last part one of the Church memeber says that without his religion "Daime" his life would be different, translation may cause misinterpretation because by using the word Ayahausca it can mean either the drink or the religion (Daime).

[@angelomerte923]

I took ayahuasca from beginning of my birth. It healed my anxiety from entering this world.

[@thierclevelandoliveiratava4990]

????OR RISK ??? You DW forgot to show the risk OR you could not find it?

[@marciosammarcoch.7136]

Gosssttooooo!!!!!

[@willywalter6366]

Every human on this planet should at least once get that experience for grounding yourself in a much deeper understanding of yourself! No coincident that it is surfacing now more and more in this crazy times.

[@thedesolateone8260]

I see its about that Trippy Stuff & i clicked 😂