Awakened by the Forest: A Memoir of Ayahuasca and Inner Evolution

By Cristiano Colla

Through shadow and light. Awaken your authentic wholeness. What happens when the life you once sought no longer makes you feel like you belong? When triumph and stability leave you feeling empty rather than whole?Cristiano's journey-from the football fields of Italy to the shamanic jungles of Peru-invites you into the heart of transformation, where faith becomes guidance and becoming familiar with your shadows reveals your creative potential. It speaks to those at the crossroads of self-doubt, questioning their path after heartbreak or the resurfacing of childhood wounds. Maybe you feel trapped in cycles of self-sabotage, burdened by an unshakable sense of unworthiness. No matter how hard you try, the same obstacles appear, keeping you stuck.But what if true freedom lies in loving the fragmented parts of yourself?Cristiano shares his evolution through raw storytelling-from a promising footballer to a man who shocked everyone by leaving it all behind for Australia. While his external transformation from Italian craftsman to successful Melbourne personal trainer appeared complete, an inner emptiness persisted-one that ultimately intrigued him to the ceremonial spaces of Ayahuasca in the Peruvian Amazon, where he dismantled false identities and surrendered to his spirit.This book offers no empty platitudes or theoretical wisdom. Every word is born from lived experience, the destruction of illusions, the raw confrontation with fear, and the openness to love. Cristiano's authority comes not from academic credentials but from walking the path of radical honesty and emerging purpose.By the end, you will feel seen, understood, and equipped with tools-meditation, somatic practices, self-inquiry-to cultivate a more authentic relationship with yourself. You'll discover that presence, not blind optimism, is the key to true manifestation.This is more than a book-it's a turning point.If you stand at the edge of change, afraid to jump yet unable to ignore the call, Awakened by the Forest is the companion you've been searching for.Step forward. Make the leap. Let the journey unfold.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H65ZC1XR
• ISBN13: 9791224328773
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Hybrid Soul
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"