Within & Beyond
Psilocybin assisted programs
For individuals, therapists, and coaches
Individual Sessions
Therapeutic coaching, highly personalized and dedicated attention
Small Group Sessions
Personal and intimate, connectedness, support and interpersonal growth
Learn how to experience more peace, clarity, connection, and creativity.
Transform old habits and patterns into more beneficial thoughts and behaviors.
Psychedelics are substances known for enhancing the sense of connection with ourselves, others, and nature. In fact, research has shown that the use of psychedelics is associated with increased positive mood, personal transformation, and feelings of connectedness. Also, psychedelics can induce a mystical or spiritual openness associated with deeply meaningful healing experiences, and with lasting positive changes in attitudes, mood, and behaviour.
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Psychedelics can be effective catalysts for personal transformation, but they are not a quick fix. They can help us discover the underlying causes of our pain and suffering, and provide a fresh perspective that empowers us to live more fully and authentically. Yet, it takes self-responsibility and commitment to actively live in line with what is meaningful to us. The effect is most beneficial for those prepared to experience and process profound insights and emotions, though sometimes uncomfortable.
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At times, the psychedelic experience can be intense or overwhelming, especially if not enough attention is given to all steps of preparation and integration. The challenging aspects are often intrinsic to the personal and therapeutic value. It is very important to understand how psychedelics work, learn the risks and contraindications involved, and to learn if and how you could benefit from them. You will gain more from the experience if you let go of assumptions, with an open and curious heart and mind, trusting your innate sources of wisdom.
Renewed Sense of Meaning
Change Old Habits
Becoming Whole
Psilocybin is a mind-manifesting, psychedelic compound that invites the expansion of consciousness. It is the main active ingredient in magic mushrooms and truffles, the fruiting bodies of a vast underground mycelial network. Psilocybin mushrooms are a special type of fungi essential to life on this planet and a great teacher for humans.
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Psilocybin enhances the sense of connection with ourselves, others, and nature. It broadens our perception of life, in a way that goes beyond and above our limited views, beyond habitual or conditioned patterns of thinking. It causes temporary changes in our perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and presents us with an opportunity to have a fresh look into the nature of our reality. It offers new perspectives that can be immensely helpful and healing and often raises a greater sense of love, empathy, compassion, and kindness for ourselves and others. It connects us with our true essence.
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When ingested, psilocybin is quickly metabolized into active psilocin, similar to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Psilocin increases the availability of serotonin. It binds and stimulates the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor, which is believed to play a significant role in its psychoactive effects: changes in sensory perception, sense of time, emotions, and mystical or spiritual experiences.
Psychedelics increase brain activation of the hippocampus and anterior cingulate cortex, which are associated with dreaming. They temporarily reduce activity in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), an interconnected group of brain regions linked to the sense of self, self-reflection, self-criticism, and rumination. The DMN reset may help participants break free from negative patterns and enhance psychological flexibility.