Forever the Forest

A hapé (rapé) ceremony can be a village gathering in the Amazon, a circle in a retreat centre, or a few people sitting together in a quiet room. The forms differ, but the heart is the same: the medicine is received with intention, in silence, and with gratitude. If you are going to your first […]

Hapé (rapé) is a strong medicine, and it is felt quickly. Knowing what is normal, what is a sign you used too much, and when not to use it at all is part of approaching it with respect. This guide answers the questions people most often ask us about its effects. Quick answer: hapé is […]

US regulators just took historic steps toward studying sacred plants — and Indigenous nations are raising their voices about what respect really means. Here’s why tradition must lead as plant medicine goes mainstream.

The Ashaninka rebuilt a forest territory the world calls a model of Indigenous stewardship. Now, facing pressure from criminal invasions, their leaders are asking for protection. Their story deserves to be known.

Amazon deforestation just fell to its lowest level in ten years — down 38% in the first half of 2026. Here’s what’s behind the numbers, why Indigenous stewardship matters, and what it means for everyone who loves the forest.

Indigenous wisdom offers some of humanity’s oldest and most enduring teachings about community, resilience, spirituality, sustainability, and living in relationship with the natural world. At a time of accelerating environmental change, social fragmentation, and widespread disconnection, the knowledge preserved by Indigenous peoples of the Amazon has become increasingly relevant. Humanity has never possessed more technology. […]

Learning how to choose hapé responsibly begins with understanding that different blends are not interchangeable products with guaranteed effects. Their names may refer to an Indigenous people, a plant, a type of ash, a regional tradition, a producer, or a contemporary recipe. Composition, strength, preparation, and cultural context can vary significantly. People encountering Amazonian hapé […]

The Huni Kuin people — also known as the Kaxinawá — are one of the most spiritually rich Indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest, guardians of ancestral wisdom about unity, balance, sacred medicines, and the interconnection of all life, passed down through generations in the forests of Acre, Brazil. Guardians of Ancestral Wisdom Deep within […]

Rapéh (also spelled rapeh or rapé) is more than a traditional Amazonian medicine—it is a powerful tool for grounding, clarity, and spiritual connection. Used for generations by indigenous tribes, rapéh is now being rediscovered by people seeking balance in a fast-paced and disconnected world. But what are the real rapéh benefits? Beyond the initial intensity, […]