33. Ayahuasca: Indigenous Roots to Modern Use

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of ayahuasca: a sacred plant medicine that has shaped spiritual paths for centuries and is now becoming increasingly visible in modern culture. Episode 33 of Psychedelic Divas features Celina De Leon, founder of Circle of Sacred Nature Church and co-director of Posada Natura Retreat Center in Costa Rica, who brings over 25 years of experience working with ayahuasca.

We touch on the medicine's indigenous roots, the importance of lineage and training, and the deeply relational nature of working with both plant and human teachers, with a special focus on the feminine, motherhood, and what it means to walk in right relationship with this powerful medicine.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What ayahuasca is and why it's more than just a psychedelic—it's a sacred plant alliance.
• The two plants that make up the brew and how their synergy creates the experience.
• The mystery of how indigenous communities discovered this powerful combination.
• Celina's personal journey from academic curiosity to deep apprenticeship.
• Why container and lineage matter. Who you sit with is just as important as the medicine itself.
• Key differences between Peruvian and Colombian traditions, including ceremony styles and energetics.
• The role of song, sound, and ritual in guiding the ayahuasca experience.
• Celina's path to founding a church and what it means to practice ayahuasca as a spiritual sacrament in the U.S.
• How Celina talks to her children about this work and integrates it into family life.
• The connection between ayahuasca and the feminine, including honoring cycles and intuition.
• How ayahuasca can support healing around eating disorders, addiction, and deeply rooted behavioral patterns.
• Why the ceremony is only the beginning. How you live your life after ceremony is where the real transformation happens.

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Connect with Celina

Circle of Sacred Nature: www.circleofsacrednature.org

Posada Natura Retreat Center: www.posadanatura.org

About Celina: www.circleofsacrednature.org/meet-our-team

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