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The Life-Changing Dieta: Plant Medicine at Rainforest Healing Center

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Two Reasons to Fall in Love With Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is still somewhat of a mystery to many yogis.

The ancient practice embodies the wisdom...


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The practice of Buddhism has become widely understood through popular media and literature as an...


5 Simple Yoga Poses to Relieve Stress

Like most people, stress has probably been a regular part of your daily life. Whether it's because...


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10 Fundamentals of Hosting an Amazing Retreat: Ed Zaydelman

I’m Ed Zaydelman, founder of Experience VIDA Events and the VIDA Retreat Center in Costa Rica which...


It seems like the last fifteen years have seen an explosion of yoga. Every college, every small...


Ayahuasca is Not an Instant Cure-All: Healing Expectations at New Life Ayahuasca

It’s really only the glamorous, miraculous stories that come across our awareness these days, isn’t...


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It seems that no matter how mindful we are in our practice - on the cushion, the yoga mat, or...


In the summer of 2017, Buddhist and yoga teacher, Michael Stone died from a drug overdose (you can...


When you arrive at Tambo Ilusion, just outside of Tarapoto, Peru, you wouldn’t guess that 33 years...


A simple maloka, or jungle hut, in the forest outside of Iquitos, Peru. The sometimes-melodic,...


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Across the globe, seekers have been turning to Ayahuasca with a melange of intentions: personal...


The Franciscan Tradition: Chiara Center & San Damiano

If you have contemplated going on retreat at a monastery or abbey, you’ve likely heard of the...


Opening a healing retreat is no small feat. For most who find themselves on this path, the work...


Reality is Getting Psychedelic: An Interview with La Familia Ayahuasca

This is the first time in history, where because of what’s been going on politically, and also on...


These days, people hear talk of ‘tantra’ and immediately jump to associate sacred sexuality, the...


Preparing the Mind for Plant Medicine

When considering how to prepare for an Ayahuasca ceremony, many people focus mainly on the physical...


Mindfulness: 5 Studies That Will Blow Your Mind

The word “mindfulness” is all over the media. It's a common prescription for just about whatever...


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It’s true: researchers have spent a lot of time (and funding) trying to determine what makes people...


How Does Your Creativity Flow? An Interview with the Khel Centre for Creativity

Creativity is a highly sought-after quality. Whether you’re in finance or business, art or music,...


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If you have your sights set on booking a retreat to somewhere magnificent this year but don’t know...


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5 Reasons Cleansing and Yoga Go Hand-in-Hand

Look through the descriptions of wellness and detox retreats and you’ll often find yoga listed as...


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Spring is coming (cue loud cheering from the Northern Hemisphere!), and for many, that heralds a...


How to Choose a Plant Medicine Center

As more and more people attune to the powerful healing work that is possible in relationship with...


How to Choose the Yoga Retreat That's Right for You

Ready to breathe a little deeper, stretch out those tight shoulders and brush up on your Sanskrit?...


What Happens in an Ayahuasca Ceremony?

Many modern seekers have had experience with psychedelics. Whether in a recreational party...


When you imagine a fitness retreat, what do you see? Likely one of two things: sweaty athletes...


How Do I Know if I'm Ready for Yoga Teacher Training?

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