069 | Bridging Indigenous Ayahuasca w/ The West at An Ethical Psychedelic Retreat

Ayahuasca and Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are a beautiful gift to humanity. As we explore these medicines in the West, we need to remember that we are entering a cultural paradigm that is different from our own. In this interview with Sr. Program Directors at Reunion Experience, we explore how we can show up to medicine in a good way.If you want to enter medicine spaces with respect, reverence, and reciprocity for the cultures that these medicines come from, this conversation is for you. This convo is extremely valuable for current or aspiring space holders in the world of plant medicine, AND, for participants in plant medicine circles. I had an opportunity to visit Reunion in Costa Rica, and realized that it's a truly special place. The fact that it's a not for profit center is the tip of the iceberg. Medicine is truly guiding the way the Reunion team operates: With deep humility, grace, reverence and respect for the cultures, plant teachers, and the Way of Nature.Karina and Julian are not speaking on behalf of any of the lineages they work with, rather from their experiences as students and cultural bridges.Topics covered:How they both got involved with facilitating plant medicine experiencesA little bit about Reunion Experience in Costa Rica, a not for profit plant medicine centerBuilding relationship with different Wisdom Keepers and teachersReciprocity and the art of giving and receiving under a not for profit modelWhat it means and looks like to put people and the planet over profitWhat is a cultural bridge & how to be oneThe path of studentship with direct indigenous wisdom keepersWhat does respect in medicine spaces mean?Plant medicine as a relationship, not a toolLand stewardship & devotion to the elementsCreating narrative neutral spaces for exploring spiritualityShow Links:Flow Formula: 8 Week Microdosing Program - Early Bird Until Sept 26!Kanna Extract Co - LANA to save 10%Reunion Experience in Costa Rica - use MODERNREUNION at checkoutBook a discovery call with ReunionMy Experience at Reunion: Episode 60 & Episode 64Reunion specialty weeks (Leadership Series, LGBTQ+ Week)Reunion on InstagramShow NotesThis episode was filmed & produced in collaboration with FWI Media. Check out their beautiful work!If this episode sparked something within, please let me know and leave a review! <br /><br />1:1 Coaching with Lana<br />Instagram | Facebook  | Website<br />Modern Psychedelics Integration Journal