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Native American Beliefs and Practises

Native Americans are the original human inhabitants of North and South America and their descendants. Native American people now consist of numerous distinct tribes and ethnic groups, many of which are sovereign nations. The nomadic ancestors of modern Native Americans crossed the Bering Land Bridge during the last ice age. They arrived in Alaska more than 12,000 years ago and some may have arrived up to 40,000 years ago. Over time they developed a vast amount of similar and diverse Native American Traditions and practices. There are 500 hundred plus Native American tribes ranging from Alaska in the north to ... Read more

What Is Ayahuasca?

Ayahuasca is a brew that is created by native shamans. Its magic arises from combining the Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria Viridis plants with ritual and chanting. Drinking Ayahuasca leads to an altered level of consciousness. This is due to psychoactive substances in the ingredients. Ayahuasca has powerful hallucinogenic properties and has positive and negative health effects. AYAHUASCA PREPARATION Ayahuasca was used for spiritual and religious purposes by ancient Amazonian tribes. It is still used as a sacred beverage by some religious communities in Brazil and North America, including the Santo Daime. An Ayahuasca ceremony is led by an experienced shaman ... Read more