I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to participate in two ayahuasca ceremonies led by Scott, Iyan, Huy, and their incredible team in Ukiah, CA during the winter and summer of 2019. Having anticipated this experience for over eight years, I was eager to finally partake in a ceremony that I had initially planned to experience in Peru. However, through a stroke of synchronicity, I discovered that it was possible to embark on this journey right here in the United States.
The importance of set and setting cannot be overstated, and the team went above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and profoundly spiritual environment. Throughout both ceremonies, I felt a deep sense of security, allowing me to fully surrender to the awe-inspiring and indescribable feelings of connecting with something sacred and holy.
As a professional medical researcher with a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of consciousness, I was genuinely overwhelmed by the magnitude of my experiences. The ceremonies were unlike anything I could have imagined, and it is impossible to fully articulate or verbalize their impact. I gained invaluable insights, which I am still working on integrating into my life, and I feel immensely satisfied knowing that I received everything I sought from these experiences and more.
It became evident to me during the ceremonies that access to these transformative experiences must be both sacred and hidden. Ayahuasca is not for everyone, and it is crucial that only those who genuinely seek it and are willing to put forth significant effort should partake in the journey. Each individual’s experience varies not only from person to person but also across different occasions, influenced by various factors including set and setting.
In conclusion, I cannot thank Scott, Iyan, Huy, and their team enough for providing me with the life-changing experiences I encountered during the ayahuasca ceremonies. Their unwavering dedication to creating a safe and spiritually enriching environment allowed me to dive deeply into my own consciousness, forever altering my understanding of the world and my place within it.