A lifelong Peruvian shaman and curandero, Hachumak, offers a rare and in-depth look into Ayahuasca, a special medicine used in healing ceremonies by Indigenous South Americans for thousands of years. Known for its curative powers, Ayahuasca has transformed lives and gained global popularity in the past fifty years. Hachumak, who has practiced Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Amazon for twenty-five years and traveled the world as a healer and educator, shares his secrets in this remarkable book. Whether curious or skeptical, readers will gain a deeper understanding of shamanism, its practices, and its possibilities and limitations. Open-minded individuals interested in spirituality, alternative healing, and the works of Michael Pollan will be mesmerized by this unique and fascinating book. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)