Plant Wisdom

Shipibo Icaros: The Healing Songs of the Amazon

An icaro is not a song you compose. It is a song you receive from a plant. Here is what icaros are, how the Shipibo healers work with them, and...

Preparing for Your First Plant Dieta: A Practic...

The dieta does not begin when you arrive in the forest. It begins weeks before, with how you eat, how you rest, and how you clarify your intention. A practical...

Blue Lotus: The Sacred Flower of Meditation

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is perhaps the most famous sacred flower in the world: the temple flower of ancient Egypt, and a beloved plant teacher of meditation and inner stillness....

How to Work with Plant Essences: A Practical Guide

What is a plant essence, how is it different from an essential oil or a tincture, and how do you actually use one? A practical guide from the Amazonian tradition.

What is a Master Plant Dieta? A Beginner's Guide

The master plant dieta is the heart of Amazonian shamanism: a sacred period of isolation, diet and connection with a plant teacher. Here is what really happens during a dieta,...

Bobinsana: The Heart-Opening Plant of the Amazon

Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) is the Amazon's great heart-opener: a master plant of creativity, emotional healing and connection. Learn what she teaches and how to work with her essence at home.