We are pleased to share the full video of the Ayahuasca and Safety Webinar, a timely and essential conversation about the challenges, ethics, and safety considerations that arise as ayahuasca use expands beyond traditional contexts into global settings.
As interest in ayahuasca’s therapeutic and spiritual potential grows, so does the need for informed, ethical, and responsible facilitation. The Ayahuasca Safety Webinar brings together insights from experienced practitioners and researchers — including Jerónimo Mazarrasa and David Londoño — to explore the psychological and physical risks, ethical boundaries, and operational protocols that can support safer environments for participants.
Throughout the webinar, speakers examine critical questions such as: How can facilitators create safe and ethical spaces for people participating in ayahuasca sessions? What are the most common risks, and how can they be mitigated? They emphasize that understanding and addressing both risk and responsibility is central to fostering practices that respect individual well-being and community integrity.
Key themes explored include preparation, integration, ethical limits in the facilitator–participant relationship, and the importance of clear, well-defined safety protocols. The discussion also highlights the potential dangers of idealization and power imbalances, urging facilitators, therapists, and researchers to approach their work with humility, rigor, and ongoing reflection.
This webinar is designed for facilitators, clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of safety, ethics, and best practices in contemporary ayahuasca settings. Whether you are actively engaged in facilitation or seeking to broaden your perspective on risk reduction and ethical care, the insights shared in this session provide a valuable foundation for informed practice.
We invite you to watch the full Ayahuasca and Safety Webinar and share this resource with colleagues, students, and community members who are committed to fostering safe, ethical, and culturally informed approaches to working with ayahuasca in diverse contexts.
