“You gotta have some practice. Otherwise, it’s just going to become a memory. And practice means daily — doing something that evokes something of that experience, connecting to what you saw there.” — Gabor Maté, on integrating the ayahuasca experience into daily life Ayahuasca Integration As I see it, there are two aspects of […]
Congress of the Latin American Association of Anthropology, June 2017, Bogota, Colombia.
Earlier this month, the Temple of the Way of Light was represented in an historical event: an academic symposium focused on the social uses and the political economy of ayahuasca. This gathering took place during the V Congress of the Latin American Association of Anthropology, from June 6-9 2017 in the beautiful city of Bogota, […]
Ayahuasca Retreats in June with Maestra Lila and Maestro Damian
We are happy to announce that Maestra Lila and Maestro Damian will be running both our 13-day and 3-week Deep Immersion Ayahuasca Retreats in June. Both retreats offer a combination of traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing with Shipibo healers complemented by a comprehensive program of progressive therapeutic and Eastern psycho-spiritual practices to support effective processing and […]
The Temple of the Way of Light and the Chaikuni Institute at Psychedelic Science 2017
The largest psychedelic conference in history took place at the end of April in Oakland, California, bringing together luminaries and researchers in all fields of psychedelic inquiry and practice, including a whole track devoted to plant medicines. And what an amazing week it was! The Temple of the Way of Light and the Chaikuni Institute […]
Psychedelic Science Conference – April 19 to 24, 2017
The Psychedelic Science 2017 conference will be a historic six-day global gathering, featuring three days of conference presentations and three days of workshops, a Sunset Cruise on the San Francisco Bay, the world’s first Psychedelic Comedy Banquet, and much more. Hundreds of tie-and-blouse-wearing psychedelic professionals will descend upon the city of Oakland to share advances in research into the […]
Collective Vision of the Temple of the Way of Light
We would like to invite you to share in our collective vision. The Temple of the Way of Light was born 10 years ago, out of an individual vision. Disenchanted with the western healthcare system’s inability to address the deep roots of chronic disease, trauma, and psychospiritual disconnection, the Temple’s founder traveled to the Amazon […]
Welcoming Adam Andros and Sophie Pinchetti to the Team
We are very excited to announce that we have been joined by two fantastic and highly talented new long term volunteers – Adam Andros and Sophie Pinchetti Adam Andros Adam is now working both as a communications coordinator for the Temple and research coordinator for the Chaikuni Institute. He is based at the Temple and will […]
Introducing Miles Sherts – Conscious Communication and Insight Meditation Teacher
We are excited to present Miles Sherts and to announce that he will be joining us at the Temple in January and February 2017. He is the author of Conscious Communication – a Language of Connection, and Beyond Perception – a Guide to Meditation, and is a teacher / trainer with over three decades of […]
Introducing Ian Darrah – Yoga Teacher
We are excited to welcome Ian Darrah, a highly regarded yoga teacher, who is joining the Temple team. Ian will be working with us for 1 to 2 month periods starting next month and throughout 2017. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting integration of ayahuasca healing, we have found specific yoga practices carried […]
Ethical Ayahuasca Tourism: A Guide for First Time Ayahuasca Seekers Coming to the Amazon
Source: Psychedelic Times Approaching ayahuasca for the first time can be a daunting task. While anecdotal accounts and emerging scientific studies abound about its incredible healing properties, there are also many cautionary tales out there when it comes to disingenuous shamans and questionable healing centers. Beyond that, a truly conscientious seeker will be aware of the […]
