Ayahuasca & Amazonian Plant Medicine Research

In Partnership with Indigenous Healers

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Onaya Science is an independent research organisation dedicated to translating Indigenous wisdom of plant medicines into scientific terminology.

Respectful listening & reciprocal relationships - We believe that plant medicines such as ayahuasca can be understood through more than one paradigm. By recognising the value of both traditional and Western ways of thinking we can come to a better understanding of nature, ourselves, and the world at large.

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Current Projects

World Ayahuasca Forum 2026

ONAYA is proud to be a Community Partner of the World Ayahuasca Forum, a historic convergence of Indigenous leaders, researchers, practitioners, artists, and communities. We’re honoured that Dr Simon Ruffell and Dr WaiFung Tsang will be speaking at the Forum, joining conversations on Indigenous-Western collaboration, psychedelic science, and respectful bridge-building.
Onaya’s Official Collaboration with the Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute

Dr Simon Ruffell, and, by extension, Onaya, received a wonderful honour in 2025: an invitation to collaborate with the Yorenka Tasorentsi Institute.
Collaborating with the Heroic Hearts Project and the University of Melbourne

Onaya Science is currently collaborating with the Heroic Hearts Project and the University of Melbourne to investigate the impact of ayahuasca retreats for military veterans who have experienced trauma.

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Services with a holistic approach

By translating ancient wisdom and combining it with the best of what Western science offers, we can bring about lasting change as individuals and collectives.

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Psychedelic Mentorship Training

An accredited program for training in psychedelic preparation and integration support, aimed at professionals working in therapeutic and coaching fields or anyone looking to broaden their education.

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Psychedelic Mentorship Training

An accredited program for training in psychedelic preparation and integration support, aimed at professionals working in therapeutic and coaching fields or anyone looking to broaden their education.

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Psychedelic Mentorship Training

An accredited program for training in psychedelic preparation and integration support, aimed at professionals working in therapeutic and coaching fields or anyone looking to broaden their education.