News
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.
15 November 2025
Seminar for Women with Addiction Problems
In response to the numerous requests received from women interested in accessing a specialized therapeutic process, we are pleased to announce the Second Edition of the Seminar for Women with Addiction Problems, which will take place at Takiwasi in November 2026.
13 November 2025
Outpatient treatment for women with addiction problems
At Takiwasi, we have recently opened the possibility of outpatient treatment for women with addiction problems, thus responding to the numerous requests received in recent years.
