The Power of Group Retreats
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by Amanda Schendel
2y ago
Aside from the question of "what if I have a bad trip?", one of the aspects of our Retreats that tends to come with the most reservation, is the fact that we primarily work in a group setting.    This weariness stems from multiple sources: social anxiety, a fear of being vulnerable around a group of strangers, or a worry that you may not "click" with everyone in the group.    We're here to tell you (along with multiple studies backing us up on this) - the community aspect of any type of healing retreat only AMPLIFIES the experience.    We've seen and have felt th ..read more
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What If I Have a BAD Trip?
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
One of the most common concerns we hear from guests is, "What if I have a bad trip?".   This extremely common question often comes from those who have not experienced psychedelics before or those whose experience is in the realm of recreational psychedelic use.    While a "bad trip" is not impossible to have (although the definition of a "bad trip" can be rather ambiguous), there's a difference between a "difficult trip" and a "bad" one.    Everything about your trip-and whether you would consider it to be bad or good - can definitely be under your own control. I ..read more
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Psilocybin Mushroom Legality Around the World
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
Are Magic Mushrooms Legal? Psilocybin and psilocin, the main psychoactive ingredients in magic mushrooms, are prohibited substances in many countries. As such, shrooms are also illegal to possess, grow, sell or purchase in most places. The UN’s Vienna Convention of 1971 was an attempt to crack down on the rise of synthetic drugs such as LSD and MDMA, and it led to the creation of highly ignorant laws in its member countries, such as the US Psychotropic Substances Act and the UK’s Misuse of Drugs Act. The Vienna Convention specifically mentions psilocybin and psilocin as schedule I substance ..read more
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Are Magic Mushrooms Safe?
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
With the world abuzz with conversation around psychedelics and their ability to help with a wide range of mental health issues, the question for many remains: is it physically safe to ingest magic mushrooms? According to all available data, the answer is a resounding “yes”.   By Maria Leotta “Magic mushrooms are one of the safest drugs in the world,” said Adam Winstock, an addiction psychiatrist and founder of the Global Drug Survey, pointing out that the bigger risk was people picking and eating the wrong mushrooms.  “Death from toxicity is almost unheard of with poisoning wit ..read more
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LSD and magic mushrooms could heal damaged brain cells in people suffering from depression
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
Psychedelic drugs like LSD and ecstasy ingredient MDMA have been shown to stimulate the growth of new branches and connections between brain cells which could help address conditions like depression and addiction. Researchers in California have demonstrated these substances, banned as illicit drugs in many countries, are capable of rewiring parts of the brain in a way that lasts well beyond the drugs' effects. This means psychedelics could be the "next generation" of treatments for mental health disorders which could be more effective and safer than existing options ..read more
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3 Psilocybin Microdosing Myths
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
It’s all the rage of those looking to cure their anxiety or boost their creativity: MICRODOSE! Maybe you don’t have the time to take a longer “trip” or retreat and microdosing psilocybin mushrooms may be another option. However-like with any hype that the internet gets ahold of-it can be a bit overblown. Below, we share our top 3 myths of the microdosing mania. 1. Microdosing will make me smarter. Due to lack of a large body of research, clients seem to think that microdosing is a "magic pill" that will make them smarter, more creative and possibly even a better human being. Unfortunately ..read more
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What Happens During a Psilocybin Ceremony ?
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
What is a ceremony like?  Ceremonies are led by shamans or highly respected medicine workers who have deep understanding, experience, and sophistication with plant medicine. We will be sitting together in a sacred space at the retreat site, as the curandera (medicine woman) explains the logistics of the ceremony.   The medicine will be taken respectfully, one by one, as we keep in mind our intentions for opening and learning. After we have all taken the medicine the curandera will begin to sing songs, mantras or "icaros," traditional Quechuan, Spanish and English songs that evo ..read more
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Four Elements to Building a Sacred Altar
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
Manifest your Intentions and Dreams using this ancient tool Altars occupy a mysterious space in our cultural psyche and you can find them everywhere.  From churches to shrines, altars create space for our hopes and dreams to grow. They create powerful backdrops to our most sacred ceremonies from wedding to funerals.  But why are they so powerful and how can you use them in your own #dailyrituals? Creating your own #sacredspace is as important as it is simple. It can be done just as easily in your hotel room as your bedroom.   No matter the scale, creating an altar space w ..read more
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5 Things We Learned About Psychedelics from Michael Pollan's Book "How to Change Your Mind"
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
You may know New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan from his previous books including Cooked, Food Rules, In Defense of Food, The Omnivore's Dilemma and The Botany of Desire. He’s become an expert in his various fields by doing what many other authors and journalists refuse: diving head-first into his subject material and trying on the philosophy for himself. This deeply researched book, “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics teaches us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence”, Michael goes beyond passive research and decides to ..read more
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Why do we use Sound Healing?
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by Amanda Schendel
3y ago
This blog was written by our beautiful friend and shamanic healer Kate Ryan @Jakku_house Shamanic Sound Bath & Ritual Practice The idea that sound affects the health of the mind and body is not new. Chanting and mantra recitation have been part of Hindu spirituality and the healing power of yoga for thousands of years. Given the recent interest in mind-body medicine, it’s not surprising that this ancient tradition is experiencing a modern-day renaissance. So what, exactly, is it? Using the human voice and objects that resonate to stimulate healing (think tuning forks and singing bowls), s ..read more
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