Ayahuasca and antihistamines: contraindications and precautions
Antihistamines can look harmless because they are often sold over the counter. Before an ayahuasca retreat, they still need to be declared:...
My path of guidance began in 2012, following a near-death experience that radically shifted my view of life. A former computer engineer, I changed course to dedicate myself entirely to this work.
Trained as a facilitator at the Floresiendo school, I then practiced there for a year before launching Connecta Life. I write here to share what I have learned along the way — with the plants, with people, with myself.
Areas of expertise
- Ayahuasca
- Bufo Alvarius
- Kambo
- Yopo
- Psilocybin
- Post-ceremony integration
- Guidance in the search for meaning
Articles by Stéphane (24)
Ayahuasca and anxiolytics: contraindications and precautions
Anxiolytics, benzodiazepines and sleeping pills are not all absolute contraindications, but they are serious screening signals before an aya...
Ayahuasca and antidepressants: contraindications and precautions
Antidepressants are one of the major safety points before an ayahuasca ceremony. This guide explains the risks, the treatment families conce...
How to choose a serious ayahuasca retreat: warning signs and trust criteria
A complete guide to choosing a serious ayahuasca retreat: red flags, trust criteria, medical screening, consent, integration, music, price,...
Ayahuasca in Spain: integration and a serious retreat setting
The experience does not end with the ceremony. Understand integration, language, group support and safety in a French-led retreat in Spain.
Bufo Alvarius in Spain: intensity, precautions and integration
Bufo Alvarius is brief and highly intense. Understand precautions, contraindications and integration before choosing a retreat setting.
Ayahuasca in France: legality, risks and nearby alternatives
Ayahuasca is prohibited in France. Here is what that means, why Spain attracts many French speakers, and what to check before choosing a ret...
Ayahuasca in Europe: legal context, safety and integration
Europe does not have one single ayahuasca framework. Here is what to check before choosing a retreat: legality, safety, language and integra...
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