WAYUSA UPINA — THE MORNING CIRCLE

The Morning Circle is inspired by the Kichwa tradition of Wayusa Upina — a pre-dawn gathering where guayusa is shared, dreams are discussed, and knowledge is passed from one generation to the next. In that same spirit, this is our space to share stories and resources about guayusa, wellness, sustainability, culture, and the communities behind the leaf.

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Woman siting infront of a lake crossed legged arms up in the air in a yoga pose facing the lake.

April 10, 2026

Why You Crash After Every Energy Drink — And What to Do About It

It's not the caffeine. It's everything they put around it. You know the feeling. Forty-five minutes after an energy drink, something is off. The focus is gone. The motivation evaporates....

What Is Guayusa? An image of Guayusa leaves in a bowl surrounded by more leaves.

April 10, 2026

What Is Guayusa? The Ancient Leaf Behind Your New Favourite Energy Drink

You've probably never heard of it. You're about to wonder how you lived without it. There's a leaf growing deep in the rainforests of South America that indigenous communities have...