News
15 May 2026
In this webinar, we speak with Dr. Manuel Almendro, Doctor of Psychology, clinical psychologist, founder and director of the Oxígeme Center in Spain. The starting point of the conversation is the book “The Labyrinth of Ayahuasca”.
14 May 2026
Wampís Nation and Takiwasi Center Strengthen Their Partnership
In April, we visited the various enterprises and initiatives that our partner, the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Wampís Nation, promotes to foster the sustainable development of its people and the conservation of its territory and biodiversity.
18 February 2026
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Sacred: Between Science and Spirit
Over the past decade, psychedelic-assisted therapy has moved from the margins to the center of global mental-health discussions, with many participants describing these experiences as moments of clarity where real change becomes possible. This article explores how modern neuroscience is rediscovering what ancestral traditions have long understood: these plants may act not only as biochemical tools, but as gateways to meaning, healing, and deeper dimensions of experience.
02 February 2026
In our upcoming webinar, we will talk with biochemist Laura Monteagudo about the findings of a recent academic publication, based on research carried out at Takiwasi on Chiric Sanango (Brunfelsia grandiflora), a master plant used in the context of diet-retreats.
19 November 2025
Addictions and Spirituality: between conventional therapies and medicinal plants
Conversation with Eduard Casas Bertet, social educator and president of the Associated Group for Health Services (GASS Association, Spain), about the differences between conventional approaches and alternative therapies—including the use of Amazonian medicinal plants—for addiction treatment. The essential role of the spiritual dimension in rehabilitation processes is addressed, along with reflections on the possibilities and challenges involved in integrating medicinal plant use into addiction treatment in Europe.
