People have used many types of hallucinogenic, or teaching, plants for thousands of years.There has recently been a lot of interest in such plants. Many people are stressed, depressed, and anxious. They feel lost and separated from the Creator. They're looking for a solution to their problems, a way to tap into a vast resource of knowledge and love they know is waiting for them.Teaching plants can hold the answer for some.

I was taught the traditional ways to respectfully use such plants by the elders of my tribe. In this course, I share the 13 steps one may experience with a strong teaching plant. You may be surprised to find that the first few steps are often done on your own. We'll also talk about the 11 steps on the Red Human Road, a path that can be traveled without the help of teaching plants, and how the first few steps on both paths are similar. You'll learn about the assemblage point and why some people are depressed and suicidal. When my culture looks at such conditions, they are not simply a diagnosis, they show a clear path out of such despair. Teaching plants can offer one such path.

These steps are not done at once. Often it will take a lifetime to traverse them all, or even several lifetimes. Every step awakens a deeper part of us and we may find ourselves at peace and more enlightened if we understand the steps, approach them with no fear, and are open to the experience.

Plants such as ayahuasca, peyote, and magic mushrooms should always be used cautiously and with respect. It's wise to be prepared and that's why I've offered this course. However, a guide is still recommended when using these plants. Many tourists who travel to other countries in search of an ayahuasca experience may find tribal elders are reluctant to accompany them on their experience. This is because so many people have used the opportunity simply to get high. This can be very disheartening for those of us who see teaching plants as sacred gifts.