“This is the first book that anyone thinking about taking ayahuasca, or taking it again, must own. The manual section is honest, revealing, invaluable, and packed with everything, including how to find a safe and sane teacher, how to sit during ceremony, what kinds of clothes to bring, and why dietas are necessary for real healing. Jan’s own journal of ... Read morehis progress is unusually candid in disclosing the obstacles and difficulties that arise even as your commitment to this path deepens.”
James Fadiman, Ph.D., author of The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide
“This is a great book for anyone who is planning to attend an ayahuasca ceremony. It is packed with useful information, observations, and relevant facts providing a valuable guide to what you can really expect from the vine of souls.”
Ross Heaven, author of Plant Spirit Shamanism
“A rich, honest, informative testimony based on numerous courageous acts, this book is both extremist and full of good sense
outlandish and matter of fact. A filmmaker’s guide to the cinematic world of ayahuasca.”
Jeremy Narby, anthropologist and author
“Jan Kounen’s descriptions of his experiences with ayahuasca are informed, poetic, and at times authentically visceral. This book provides excellent insights into the discipline and the rigors of the traditional plant diet as well as the underlying relationship between human and plant consciousness. This is definitely a book for both the person considering working with ayahuasca and for those with significant experience with the plant. It was a pleasure to read this book.”
Howard G. Charing, coauthor of Plant Spirit Shamanism
“In Vistionary Ayahuasca, 10 years of experience with ayahuasca medicina is laid out beautifully. It has lots of information for anyone considering going down the ayahuasca trail. Don’t leave home without it!”
Alan Shoemaker, author of Ayahuasca Medicine
“A veritable what to expect guide, this book should be your first step prior to committing to ayahuasca. This book is overflowing with helpful information, facts, and personal accounts of what you can expect from your ayahuasca experience.”
Common Ground, Jackie Cassidy, December 2014
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