Ayahuasca Duration: How Long Does It Last? Insights & Guidance

The practical answer is 4–6 hours. The interesting answer to how long does Ayahuasca last is that it can last you a lifetime.

As a member of our team shares, the effects of Ayahuasca wear off when someone stops learning and doing the “homework” they were given during their ceremony. Thus, the peak experience becomes more of a distant memory that a catalyst for continual life transformation.

If you’re considering an Ayahuasca retreat, Ayahuasca ceremony, or are curious about the Ayahuasca experience, you’re likely wondering how long does Ayahuasca last? While the effects of Ayahuasca vary depending on many factors, some being the dose, potency, age, and wisdom of the medicine and an individual’s metabolism.

Those who have worked with other psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin, can relate to the timeline of an Ayahuasca experience.

Typically, a journey lasts 4–6 hours, where effects can begin to be felt in 20–60 minutes and peak after 1–2 hours. Occasionally, some people may journey for 8–10 hours while others may feel the effects of Ayahuasca for 2–4 hours. It’s impossible to nail down the exact time the Ayahuasca brew comes on, peaks, and lasts, so take all this with a grain of salt. Once you’ve sat with Mother Ayahuasca, you’ll know how your body responds to the sacred psychoactive tea.

In this post, we’ll explore the duration of Ayahuasca experiences, including how long the effects typically last, what…