Articles - Written in the Sand
All Pura Vidya articles are "Written In The Sand" meaning impermanent, always changing. The ideas and views only reflect the author's thoughts in the moment it was written and should never be considered as truth. Instead, they are what we've learned from our experiences, what has worked for us. These writings do not depict the "right way", but merely "a way". We encourage you to share your way, your ideas and thoughts in the Pura Vidya Forum.

Plant Medicine
On the Shamanic path our goal is to cleanse the body, mind and spirit, and plants are our best tool for this purpose. This article is a brief description of the four master plants, Ayahuasca, Washuma, Cacao, and Tobacco. Click here to read the full article.
On the Shamanic path our goal is to cleanse the body, mind and spirit, and plants are our best tool for this purpose. This article is a brief description of the four master plants, Ayahuasca, Washuma, Cacao, and Tobacco. Click here to read the full article.

The Shamanic Diet
In the West we attend Universities to attain Knowledge. In the Shamanic world, we infuse our bodies with Plant Medicine to attain Wisdom. The systematic method of intensely studying a plant is called a Shamanic Diet. Click here to read the full article.
In the West we attend Universities to attain Knowledge. In the Shamanic world, we infuse our bodies with Plant Medicine to attain Wisdom. The systematic method of intensely studying a plant is called a Shamanic Diet. Click here to read the full article.

The Plant Bath
The Plant Bath is a beautiful Peruvian tradition that uses herbs to flush away Spiritual impurities. The simple combination of several different herbs, boiled over an open fire, creates a beautiful plant stew which is poured over ones head, allowing stagnant energy to flow free and our Spirits to shine ever brighter. Click here to read the full article.
The Plant Bath is a beautiful Peruvian tradition that uses herbs to flush away Spiritual impurities. The simple combination of several different herbs, boiled over an open fire, creates a beautiful plant stew which is poured over ones head, allowing stagnant energy to flow free and our Spirits to shine ever brighter. Click here to read the full article.

The Medicine Wheel
The Native American Medicine Wheel is an ancient tradition which provides a structure for the process of releasing that which no longer serves us in order to make room for that which we want to manifest in our lives. Click here to read the full article.
The Native American Medicine Wheel is an ancient tradition which provides a structure for the process of releasing that which no longer serves us in order to make room for that which we want to manifest in our lives. Click here to read the full article.

Icaros: Songs of the Jungle
In ceremony, Shaman will often channel Spirit and sing or whistle songs. These Medicine Songs, called Icaros, have magical powers to heal those participating in the ceremony. Click here to read the full article. Also, check out our collection of Medicine Music!
In ceremony, Shaman will often channel Spirit and sing or whistle songs. These Medicine Songs, called Icaros, have magical powers to heal those participating in the ceremony. Click here to read the full article. Also, check out our collection of Medicine Music!