When you welcome yourself to huasca initially, it can be tough. Although a true follower will know the impacts that western culture has done over the years, especially on the indigenous kinds that are the keepers and are healers. There have been various studies and scientific proofs around this and its benefits as a healing property. There also have various studies regarding the shamans and the centers of healing.
Some basic things to remember for seekers of Ayahuasca
Matthew believes that to rightfully tell the answer, firstly, an image need to be set about the landscape of curanderismo in Peru. The primary step is to work with the utmost respect, and no ethics should be violated when working with the indigenous healers, and for this, a good leader should be chosen.
The people who came for this ethical journey have a conception that the healers are a master at a subpar spiritual level. They are called by different names, such as medicos or curanderos. They are not some masters that have had an awakening by themselves. The approach should be simple and curative same as when one visits a doctor. Polite behavior and respected behavior should be maintained, and no unnecessary expectations should be held. You should do prior research on the healer so that you can be in safe hands. Healers and shamans are difficult to find as your connections are not strong yet.
Can Shamans cause a bad experience too?
Many visitors don’t know how flawed the culture of curanderismo in Peru has become and the exploitation they can suffer in wrong hands. Both curanderos and brujos are there, and many two-faced shamans can heal and harm too.
Some shamans do ceremonies and harm you just for financial gains or manipulate women for some sexual activity. The most brutal and bad end is Brujeria and is only found in Amazon.
People who reside there often consult or go to curanderos for healing or treatment. Some even want to do sinister deeds to others by employing brujos, which could be due to jealousy, revenge, unfaithful husbands, neighbors who are rivals. Although some tourists may seem a very pure thing, a coin has two sides, and a shaman has both a bad and a good side. Tourists can also find many healers who offer various ceremonies, particularly dressing up in tribal attire and hymn songs in some dialects.