Questions
1. Personal Journey & Calling
- How did you know this was your path? Was there a key moment or a sign that revealed it to you?
- What role did synchronicities play in your journey toward ayahuasca?
- How do you know you're on the right path? What signs confirm it for you?
2. Ayahuasca & the Healing Process
- What would you say to someone who’s curious about ayahuasca but afraid of purging?
- How real is the promise of a “life-changing experience” that so many people talk about after drinking ayahuasca?
- Can ayahuasca truly heal physical illnesses, or is it mostly emotional and spiritual?
- What are the most common reasons people come to LaWayra? Are there themes or patterns you see again and again?
- How do you help people move through the fear they feel before their first ceremony?
- What does “healing” truly mean to you based on what you’ve seen at LaWayra?
- What’s the difference between setting an intention and creating an expectation?
- How can someone identify whether a space is truly safe and appropriate for ayahuasca? What should they look for?
3. Integration & Life After the Experience
- What happens after the retreat? How do you guide people through integration in the weeks and months that follow?
- Why is integration as important as the ceremony itself?
- What are common mistakes people make after a powerful ayahuasca experience?
- How can someone know if they’ve truly integrated the lesson of a ceremony?
4. Preparation & Readiness
- How can someone know if they’re ready to drink ayahuasca?
- What kind of preparation is necessary—physically, emotionally, or spiritually?
- Are there people or conditions for which ayahuasca is not recommended?
- What role does diet (la dieta) really play in preparation?
5. Spirituality & Human Nature
- Do you believe it’s possible to heal without losing your essence?
- What have you learned about the ego through working with the medicine?
- What’s one of the most unexpected visions or messages you’ve received?
- How can someone recognize a genuine “calling” from the universe to work with ayahuasca?
6. Ayahuasca in the World & Society
- What’s your opinion on the idea that you should only drink the medicine “if it calls you”?
- What are some common myths about ayahuasca that you think should be debunked?
- What’s your biggest dream for the global impact ayahuasca could have?
- What do you think would happen if most of the world drank ayahuasca once?
- Why did you choose Colombia for LaWayra? What makes it aligned with the work?
7. Science & Ayahuasca
- Do you think one day ayahuasca could be accepted in mainstream medicine?
8. Ethics, Authenticity & Cultural Integrity
- How can we honor the indigenous roots of ayahuasca while also making it accessible to modern seekers?
- What are the dangers of commercialization or spiritual tourism?
- How do you ensure LaWayra stays rooted in integrity and ancestral wisdom?
9. Relationships, Family & Community
- Can ayahuasca help improve relationships or heal family wounds?
- Is it advisable to drink ayahuasca with a partner or loved one?
- How has your own personal life or relationships changed through working with the medicine?
10. Mystical & Cosmic Experiences
- Have you had experiences that felt cosmic, multidimensional, or “beyond this world”?
- What’s your view on ayahuasca entities or guides?
- Do you believe the medicine connects us to something higher—or to our truest inner self?
11. Ayahuasca in Colombia
- Why do you think Ayahuasca in Colombia has been overlooked compared to Peru or Brazil?
- What are the main differences between Colombian traditions and other Ayahuasca lineages?
- How is Ayahuasca legally and culturally treated in Colombia?
- What should people know about the indigenous communities and their role in preserving the tradition in Colombia?
- What is the meaning behind the word “LaWayra,” and how does it reflect the Colombian context of your retreat?