Is Ayahuasca A Trip Worth Taking? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Hallucinogenic Tea
Where Do You Take Ayahuasca?
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Ayahuasca is not globally legal. In some countries it is completely illegal, in some it’s only legal when used for religious purposes and in others it is entirely legal (see a full list here). If you do know individuals who have traveled to an ayahuasca retreat, it was likely either in Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru or Mexico, where the substance is legal.
An actual ayahuasca ceremony is overseen by a trained Shaman. These Shamans prepare and bless a safe place for the ceremony to occur, and supervise the recipients of the tea throughout their experience. The effects typically take 20 to 60 minutes to kick in, and last anywhere from two to four hours. At some retreats, visitors do several consecutive nights of ayahuasca.
