Psychedelica

Take an introductory look at the founding practices and propaganda surrounding the development and prohibition of psychedelic use in our society. When scientific study and ancient ritual point toward psychedelics as a tool for healing and awakening, why are these age-old plants regarded as harmful?

Explore the evolution of shamanism, from the earliest practices of indigenous cultures to its impact and influence on modern society. See how these psychedelic plants have connected communities through spirit quests, healing ceremonies and ancient rituals.

Journey deep into the Amazon rainforest to uncover the powerful effects of Ayahuasca and its effects on the body, mind and soul. Discover why new findings in science and spirituality point to this sacred medicine as a tool for mental illnesses, offering therapeutic benefits and sparking life-changing events.

The effects of DMT on the brain opened up a world of neurological exploration and experimentation in the early 1930’s. Since then, studies have continued to examine the psychoactive compound known as the spirit molecule, and its relationship to the untapped capabilities of consciousness.

Follow along with us as we trace the historical use of “magic mushrooms” as keepers of mysterious teachings which can connect us with a world that has always been a hidden part of our own. Found throughout indigenous shamanic practices and ancient mystery cults across the globe, “sacred mushrooms” have long held a prominent role in humanity’s spiritual evolution and our connection with the divine. Modern research has unlocked the chemical compounds in psilocybin mushrooms which affect the brain in unusual and powerful ways. We also explore the effects of micro and macro dosing which have been found to have profound medical use and alter the way one experiences our shared reality. Psilocybin research has led to breakthrough therapies for mental illness, OCD, psychosis, and more. Did the ancients understand the true medicinal value of psychedelic drugs, like the use of psilocybin? Discover the power of these hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Throughout the centuries, psychoactive cacti, like peyote and huachuma, guided our ancestors on a sacred path of healing and spiritual transformation. Our team of explorers discuss the ceremonial use of cacti in the Americas since ancient times and what this psychoactive plant holds for our future. Clinicians and healers have discovered that cacti open the frontal cortex to help us think clearly and enable them to detect energy patterns in the body which may indicate disease. Those who can connect deeper with the spirit of the cactus have uncovered a prophecy telling of what is to come for humanity.

Appearing in ancient and historical references throughout time, the benefits and practical uses of hemp seem to be limitless. From healing to athletic conditioning, see how this original medicine’s resilience has continued to influence our society.

Psychedelics have the power to send you traveling to explore alternative realities as well as within to confront internalized traumas and emotions. Discover the support systems and preparations needed to engage with psychoactive substances, as experts weigh in on the proper set and setting.

In addition to your external surroundings, ceremony, intention and dream work can also act as supportive tools to properly heal the traumas triggered and released by psychedelic use. Study the practices and beliefs of the indigenous cultures that engaged in dream work to traverse altered states of consciousness and achieve individual and collective healing.

After a psychedelic ceremony, the seeker may find themselves left with more questions than answers. They may even find the experience taxing and difficult to deal with. This emphasizes the importance to take some time for deep contemplation and selfcare in order to reintegrate themselves back into the world as new patterns are established in the mind. Our team of psychonauts weigh in with the wisdom of their experiences helping others to integrate the lessons and knowledge, gained from ceremony, back into the world of their everyday lives.