Damian Espiritu

Damian brings a deep understanding of trauma and addiction having grown up in a family where it (was a near daily experience) had been very prevalent. He has witnessed firsthand the impact that trauma and addiction have on a person’s life, causing suffering, dysregulation and often more trauma. He is dedicated to helping anyone willing to overcome their limitations and free themselves from the cycle of trauma. It wasn't until Damian's first ceremony with Ayahuasca that he was able to see how unconsciously he had approached life. For the first time, he realized he has a genuine choice in deciding how to respond to life. Since his first transformational experience he has dedicated his life to serving others by creating space for connection and healing. Damian used the skills gained while working in construction to help build CAYA and transform a dream into reality. Damian leads integration groups where he provides a safe container for people to heal by processing their challenges and incorporating lessons from ceremony into daily life. Damian spent time living and working with a tribe in the Amazon of Brazil, not only learning about sacred plant sacraments, but also building structures and tending to the land. He believes that to truly know the culture it’s best to experience their existence as authentically as possible, meaning, getting to work side by side with them digging holes and sweating it out together. Damian brings a deeply grounded connection to CAYA, whether in Ceremony, Integration or day to day logistics. He understands the importance of stepping into the spiritual realms and then grounding the teachings into our daily lives. Damian continues to learn from his teachers and guides from many traditions and will continue to work towards a deeper understanding of the healing traditions of the Americas.