Former N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has used a candid Instagram post to share her current wellness journey with followers, which notably includes plans to travel to Peru to experience the powerful psychedelic brew ayahuasca.
Instagram Glimpse into Wellness and Future Plans
On Wednesday, the 37-year-old singer and media personality posted a gallery of images to her social media, offering a multifaceted look at her life. In one striking shot, she showcased her toned physique, wearing a tiny black crop top and a cream skirt while cooking in her kitchen.
The collection, however, went beyond simple lifestyle snaps. Among the pictures was a revealing image of a book titled 'The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook: The Essential Guide to Ayahuasca Journeying'. This text is marketed as a practical guide for those considering the substance, aiming to help them make safe decisions about the experience.
A Psychedelic Pilgrimage to Peru
By sharing the book, Tulisa explicitly revealed her intention to travel to Peru, where she plans to participate in an ayahuasca ceremony. The brew, also known as yage, is a traditional plant mixture made from the ayahuasca vine and the chacruna shrub, which contains the potent hallucinogenic compound DMT (Dimethyltryptamine).
It is crucial to note that ayahuasca is classified as a Class A drug in the United Kingdom, making its production, possession, and supply illegal. It is also prohibited in the United States and many other countries. Its use is typically only legal within specific traditional and religious contexts in certain South American nations like Peru.
Focus on Joy, Meditation and a Detailed Caption
Accompanying the photos, Tulisa wrote a lengthy caption outlining her current mindset. "Just focusing on creating joy, keeping my nervous system regulated & being present this week," she began. She credited a consistent month-long meditation routine with significantly improving her sleep and declared it an essential new part of her long-term mission for "inner peace & happiness."
She then meticulously detailed each of the ten images in her post:
- A simple portrait of herself.
- An excited reference to a "double bucket list check pending," alluding to her upcoming trip.
- The research for her Peru journey, showing the ayahuasca handbook.
- Her in the kitchen, her "happy place," cooking with music playing.
- Images of a home-cooked Caribbean feast including curry goat, rice and peas, and plantain.
- A style switch-up with green contact lenses.
- References to vivid, cinematic dreams.
- Another portrait.
- Details of her fitness routine, upping leg weights to 2kg each.
- A cup of tea with a friend, plus notes on having a skin peel and completing a parasite cleanse, which she said made her feel "jittery."
The post presents a holistic picture of Tulisa's current priorities, blending fitness, diet, mental health practices, and a planned psychedelic exploration abroad, sparking conversation among her fans about wellness and alternative therapies.
