· 10 min read
Ayahuasca and SSRIs: what antidepressant users should know
Ayahuasca and SSRIs should never be combined. Why the mix is risky, why the gap differs by drug, and why only your doctor plans the taper.
MexiSol World
Blog
Guides to the medicines, preparing for a retreat and life at Finca El Péndulo, written by the people who hold the ceremonies.
· 1 min read
A new chapter begins: welcome to MexiSol World
A letter from Marina, Humberto, Krista and the MexiSol World team: why we started MexiSol World, and how to stay connected for the retreats ahead.
· 2 min read
How much does an ayahuasca retreat cost?
What an ayahuasca retreat costs, what should be included, what makes prices go up or down, and red flags in very cheap retreats. With our own prices in Jalisco.
· 2 min read
Ayahuasca retreat in Mexico: what to know before you book
Thinking about an ayahuasca retreat in Mexico? Why Jalisco, what a week looks like, what it costs, how screening works and how to get there from Guadalajara.
· 2 min read
Your first ayahuasca ceremony: what to expect
What happens during an ayahuasca ceremony, from choosing your mattress to the morning after: the cup, the songs, purging and the people who care for you.
· 2 min read
How to get to Finca El Péndulo from Guadalajara
Finca El Péndulo is about an hour from Guadalajara airport, near Tepatitlán, Jalisco. Your options: our airport pickup, the bus, or driving yourself.
· 2 min read
Psilocybin mushroom retreats in Mexico: a guide
What a psilocybin mushroom retreat in Mexico is like: the history of sacred mushrooms in Oaxaca, dosing, a week at Finca El Péndulo, screening and prices.
· 2 min read
What is a temazcal? The Mexican sweat lodge
The temazcal is Mexico's traditional sweat lodge: a dome heated with volcanic stones. Where it comes from, what happens inside, and how to take care of yourself.
· 2 min read
What is kambo? The frog medicine, explained
Kambo is the secretion of an Amazonian tree frog, applied to small points on the skin. How a session works, how it feels, and who should not take it.
· 2 min read
What is Satori? The third ceremony at our retreats
Satori is DMT from tepezcohuite bark with Syrian rue, taken as capsules. What it is, how it feels compared with ayahuasca, and who should not take it.
· 5 min read
Ayahuasca or psilocybin: how to choose your retreat
How ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms differ in ceremony, in the body and in screening, and how to decide which retreat at Finca El Péndulo suits you.
· 3 min read
Psilocybin and neuroplasticity: what the research shows
A 2023 Nature Neuroscience study found psilocin binds directly to TrkB, a receptor tied to brain plasticity. What that means, and what it does not.
· 3 min read
Psilocybin myths vs. evidence: what research shows
Is psilocybin addictive? Does it always feel good? Does one session fix everything? Common psilocybin myths, checked against the clinical research.
· 4 min read
How to prepare for ayahuasca: a two-week guide
How to prepare for an ayahuasca retreat: the diet, what to stop and when, mental preparation, what to pack, and what the first day at the Finca looks like.
· 3 min read
What to expect in the days after ayahuasca
What happens after an ayahuasca ceremony: sleep, emotions, food and energy in the first days and weeks, and how to support integration once you are home.
· 3 min read
Which medications are unsafe with ayahuasca?
Antidepressants, tramadol, stimulants and some supplements can react dangerously with ayahuasca. A reference list, and what to do if you take one.
· 3 min read
Is ayahuasca right for me? An honest self-assessment
Who tends to benefit from ayahuasca, who should wait, and the questions to ask yourself before you book an ayahuasca retreat.
· 4 min read
How to choose a safe ayahuasca retreat: a checklist
Ten things to check before you book an ayahuasca retreat: screening, facilitators, staff, integration, emergencies, pricing and reviews. Questions to ask any center.
