Björn Lienemann learned about ayahuasca in prison and claims the psychedelic brew helped turn his life around. Ayahuasca ceremonies have been growing in popularity in the U.S. and Canada, despite the fact that the drug is illegal. | CBC News: The National

AYAHUASCA: THE LIGHT & THE DARK 🌿⚡️ I’ve sat in 31 ayahuasca ceremonies deep in the Peruvian Amazon, guided by indigenous Shipibo shamans. What I learned changed my life forever—some for the better, some I’m still healing from. Ayahuasca can crack open reality, break deep conditioning, and help us access self-love… but it’s not all love & light. There’s a shadow side: toxicity, spiritual risks, and the unseen forces that most don’t understand. This isn’t a casual experience. It’s a spiritual em