1 Article by Johannes G. Ramaekers
The influence of ceremonial settings on mystical and challenging experiences occasioned by ayahuasca: A survey among ritualistic and religious ayahuasca users
Frontiers in Psychology – July 15, 2022
Summary
The setting in which ayahuasca is consumed significantly impacts users' experiences. A survey of 2,751 participants revealed that a well-designed environment can lessen challenging experiences and enhance mystical ones. Key factors like social context and comfort play crucial roles, informing better ritual design for positive outcomes.
Abstract
Recent studies have recognized the importance of non-pharmacological factors such as setting to induce or promote mystical experiences or challengi...