Jorge and her staff go to great lengths to create a very safe space, a space where I felt comfortable to be myself. I’m a fairly private person, and prior to attending I was a bit anxious and skeptical about the group aspect of the experience. but I felt so safe that I was able to access parts of myself that needed attending to. Jorge and her staff are supremely talented in creating the safest place possible, a space where I was able to explore aspects of myself that I often deny, or wish to ignore.
The ceremonies were treated as sacred. They were serious yet playful. They were enhanced and guided with beautiful music and facilitation and provided such an opening to go deep inside, all the while being protected by our fully committed, loving facilitators. The space was SO safe on all levels.
When it came to the actual ceremonies, well, it was a first for me. And I was blown away by how deep the journey can be. And with the “tribe” of fellow attendees supporting me and each other, and the careful care we got from the facilitators, I was able to truthfully heal old wounds that were in the way of deep joy and light.
The second ceremony is a different beast: the psilocybin reveals the wasteland of my depression: a stark, cynical, lonely and alienated landscape. Everything and everyone annoys me. The only choice is to let go, surrender and be torn apart – literally, by a giant spider – so I can be gently reassembled. It’s brutal but I emerge feeling as if a rucksack laden with bricks has been taken off my back. “There are fewer places to hide with the fungi,” says Pearson, with a smile the size of a planet. “It will reveal blocks and, if you are ready and willing, it can help you transmute them with compassion and love.”
5-day Psilocybin RetreatMission Statement: At our organization, our aim is to introduce sacred psychedelics and ceremony into the wellness space. Additionally, we promote and provide a platform for many women healers working in this area by emphasizing Mexican spiritual traditions as well as modern applications of these plant medicines. We are well known for our lighthearted yet compassionate approach to serious, deep healing. In an atmosphere of support, we believe we can release deep traumas and bring joy back into life. Our retreats provide classes in mindfulness meditation and, when appropriate, utilize sacred teacher plants such as Ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, San Pedro cactus and cannabis as sacred teacher plants. Each retreat group consists of three guests for every leader ensuring an intimate experience that combines the sacred with the modern; traditional ways with fresh insights; divine with everyday living.
At Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum Method, our goal is to assist you in transitioning from feeling disconnected, anxious, and self-loathing into feeling empowered, present, and completely in love with yourself. You have all of the tools within yourself to change your life permanently; sometimes just a bit of love and support can go a long way towards real change.
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Psychedelic Integration is the process of exploring challenges and sharing insights gained during your ceremony. Any feelings, sensations or insights brought up during your retreat can be important in aiding healing; true healing takes place when we accept all our ideas and emotions fully while feeling safe to do so. Professional assistance during this phase can increase chances for long-lasting change; by taking part in integration we create new stories and patterns within ourselves that go well beyond just one ceremony itself.
As with any psychedelic drug, individual experiences will vary when psilocybin is administered. The higher the dose, the higher the chance of the experience feeling mystical. Should you have such an experience, these experiences tend to be filled with euphoria, transcending into a timeless, dream-like state, connecting to something greater, and more. Improved psychological outcomes are also related to the occurence of a mystical experience.
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We provide incredible chef prepared healthy food daily, a safe and luxurious environment to experience healing with views of the Pacific ocean, and a loving supportive team to help answer your questions and create an experience of a lifetime.This retreat is a good fit for you if...+ You want to destress and re-energize+ Are looking for a greater purpose or clarity+ Want to enhance their drive, motivation, and creativity+ Are ready to wake up feeling happy and ready to face the day+ Want to improve the physiological and psychological factors that increase performance and focus+ Connect with a deeper sense of self and well-being + Overcome addiction to alcohol, nicotine, sleeping medication, or antidepressants and find a deep sense of inner peace+ Put symptoms of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression in the past and live a meaningful life
"We are walking trauma units. If you are scared of anything in life, come here and let it all go. Let the process have you and you will never ever wonder what if again. Bare your soul...you will leave a better you."
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Jorge is passionate about raising awareness about mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding it. Her reputation as a compassionate and highly skilled clinician precedes her, earning her the respect and trust of both colleagues and patients alike. Her unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care makes her a sought-after professional in the field of clinical psychology.
In the United States, retreat organizers connect with participants via Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, said Craig Gross, an entrepreneur and former Christian evangelist who has run a number of psychedelic retreats in Northern California. Organizers then rent an Airbnb in a city where drug use is decriminalized. “Someone tells a friend and someone else brings their loved one, and it’s a domino effect,” he said. “You don’t need to advertise.”
My experience with both retreats is nothing short of profound and transcendent. For me, these two retreats rank up there with the most meaningful experiences I’ve had in my life.
Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum: Amazing, transformative, life changing-If one is seeking a catalyst for healing, greater positivity and peaceful change in their life, this is the place and the team with whom to begin your journey. Feelings of being cradled in the heart of the earth with connection to the universal collective consciousness, is just a snippet of my experience.
As part of the Beckley ecosystem, Beckley Retreats is proud to build on the work of its co-founder, Amanda Feilding. Dubbed the “Queen of Psychedelics” by Forbes, Amanda founded the Beckley Foundation in 1998—a think tank and NGO dedicated to furthering psychedelic research and advocating for policy reform. At Retreats, we’re bridging the latest scientific research with ancient wisdom traditions in order to create the richest possible experience for participants.
Jorge Schendel, 39, opened Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum Psilocybin Retreats, a collective of roving five- and seven-day psychedelic retreats run from within luxury resorts in Mexico, in January 2019. The retreats include breath work, hypnosis and gourmet food; attendees are screened for cardiovascular and mental health fitness before attending. They shut down in March 2020, but by June were back up.
felt the experience was in their Top 5 most meaningful life experiences (21.5% said it was the most meaningful)
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"I’m convinced eight days with MycoMeditations did more to help heal my psyche than a lifetime of pills/IVs and counseling was ever going to. I frequently see the word “ineffable” used by others to describe their psilocybin experiences, and I’m similarly at a loss for words."
Jorge's approach to therapy is characterized by empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on their patients' lives. She employs evidence-based techniques and tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. Jorge firmly believes in fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, where clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and working towards growth and healing.
Is the most intrepid, life-changing trip the one we take inside our own heads? The mushroom boom has moved well beyond trippy giggling in festival fields: the aim now is the ultimate psycho-plunge, a chance to reset the brain in increasingly cosseting surroundings. Class A drugs on a retreat sounds paradoxical, but this is a natural progression. Retreats such as Path of Love and the Hoffman Process have been facilitating drug-free plummets into the psyche for decades. These are processes that can produce rapid and profound change, akin to a year’s therapy shoehorned into one intense week. Yet many participants still hit a wall, an internal barrier that prevents deeper healing. The subconscious builds up Pentagon-grade defences with inner Swat teams on alert to keep our pain held smack down on the floor. All the deep bodywork, cathartic yelling, family constellations and ritual release in the world can’t always break through. Yet, it has been found that mushrooms can.
Cabins are located in a paradisiac land, overlooking the mountains and often above the clouds. The perfect place to heal and connect with yourself and nature.
Bundled in blankets, I sip my cup of truffles crushed in hot water that smells and tastes like mushroom soup, pull down my blindfold and lie prone on my mattress. About 15 minutes later, intricate mosaic-like patterns start playing against my eyelids. A kaleidoscopic roller coaster follows, slaloming through time and space, interspersed with comic interludes: can-can dancing foxes and ancient Egyptian beagles. Old family hurts arise for healing and tears pour down my face.
MycoMeditations works exclusively with psilocybin due to its proven impact across multiple mental health conditions. As a natural and non-addictive compound, it is one of the safest and most effective psychedelics for treating long-standing mental health issues.
Flowers, trees, birds, bees, animals are everywhere. Landscapes and sunsets of special magnificence appear. You breathe in the silence. Here you can just BE. You can hear the mountain speak to you in various ways… if only you are willing to listen.
“I didn’t experience much. But what I did get out of it was a feeling of community. I’d always felt like a black sheep in Canada. It’s not a normal conversation to want to explore the depth of your consciousness,” she said.
Andrew joined thePsilocybin Retreat Sanctum Team January 2022 after a Psilocybin treatment with Jorge and Team. After suffering from anxiety for 6 years the treatment was a turning point. He had created success in business as a marketing consultant and also worked helping other entrepreneurs with mental health struggles. Andrew instantly felt connected with the tribe and the love they shared with all their clients. quickly became family and Andrew began helping with treatments as a provider. Pretty quickly it became apparent that there was synergy with the team. Andrew wanted to offer the same transformation he found through his treatment and offered to help expand the vision and reach 1000’s more wonderful people here atPsilocybin Retreat Sanctum and came on board!
Ana Ceci started catering events 18 years ago with her moms wedding. After that people kept insisting that she should be a chef. She pursued med school and got certified as a lab tech specialist. After 4 years of a medical career, she decided to take a break and study the culinary arts. She studied gastronomy in one of the most recognized schools in Mexico. Once she finished college, she specialized on dietary restrictions based on religion and worked for hotel chains such as Accor, Royal Park, and Royal Holiday.
After decades in the wilderness, psychedelics are decidedly back, and their renaissance is well charted in Michael Pollan’s How to Change your Mind, now also a successful Netflix series. A new generation of scientists is aware of their “potential to heal mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction”, he writes. It’s heady stuff, but there’s just one problem: mushrooms are still illegal in most countries, except Jamaica, Nepal, Samoa, Brazil, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands and certain parts of North America. Retreats also happen openly in Mexico and Costa Rica where they enjoy a more ambiguous status. Under-the-radar sessions are popping up all over the UK and elsewhere, but most spas and retreat centres are, understandably, waiting for the legal green light.
"It was among the two or three most difficult experiences of my life, but I've come out of it with my depression symptoms very much lessened, and I can't say that for any other treatment I've tried over the last 25 years. Steel yourself, come prepared for hard emotional work, and give it your all. You'll be grateful you did."
Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum is committed to science-based data and contributing to research. To date we’ve collaborated with The Psychedelic Research Group of Imperial College London in a pilot study where it was revealed that the largest contributors to a transformational psychedelic journey are sense of safety, quality of intention, the absence of escapist behaviors and distractions, and the feeling of community - all important aspects that we safeguard. By participating in a Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum program, you get the opportunity to contribute to pioneering science.
Our programs include pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration. Preparation is key for maximizing the potential of a beneficial psychedelic experience and integration is important for prolonging the benefits. We are dedicated to ensuring that our participants understand the unique ways that truffles containing psilocybin can aid in growth and expansion.
Having helped over a thousand guests make significant improvements in their struggles with depression, anxiety, and trauma, we are one of the longest-serving psychedelic retreat centers in the world. Our goal is to provide an experience that delivers long-lasting benefits and positive change.
I can’t say enough about the gentle, caring staff at Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum. Jorge and the staff are knowledgeable, honest, funny, and reverent in their approach to healing with psilocybin. They are the real thing. If you are on the fence, go for it. You will never regret your decision, and probably will want to return again and again. Thank you all so much for helping me regain my belief in me.
We use sacred psilocybin mushrooms to heal past traumas, unveil creativity and inspire gratitude. Live medicine music, sound bowl vibrations, calming meditations, and a judgement-free community surround our work. Take a safe, secure adventure into the most mystical area of the universe: your inner self.
You will receive lifetime access to our alumni community as part of your retreat commitment. This ever-evolving community offers access to professional support and networking as you continue the process of your own psychedelic journey and personal development.
A macro dose of psilocybin is a profound experience that takes weeks to integrate. It becomes counterproductive to offer them back to back. Psilocybin creates an instant tolerance as well where your tolerance can double after a single experience. To create the best experience for our participants we offer 2x micro doses and 1x macro dose sessions. After this the focus is on integration of the transformational experience.
I’ve undertaken many deep psycho-logical retreats. They helped me under- stand my past and my pain on a cognitive level, but the black dog still snarled. Could psilocybin be the missing link? So far, four weeks post-retreat, I feel calmer and clearer, my mood noticeably lighter – it’s as if a surgeon has excised a swamp from my brain. Life-changing? Very probably. Certainly, we need caution and care as we open the doors of perception, but open them we should, I believe. The benefits to ourselves and the wider society could be seismic.
In our pursuit of a gold-standard retreat model, we have reviewed and adapted the best practices for psychedelic-assisted therapy from prestigious research institutes such as Johns Hopkins University and Imperial College London. Combining this with beautiful natural environments, we offer a way to explore legal psilocybin-assisted therapy that is evidence-based and highly effective.
“Psilo” is a shorthand for “psilocybin”, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms”. At Eleusinia Retreat, guests can participate in a psilocybin or “psilo” retreat ceremony where they consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms as part of their experience. This all-inclusive wellness retreat is designed to offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals to learn, understand and explore the potential benefits and limitations of psilocybin use with the guidance of experienced professionals.
To understand how the Sanctum is different, it is important to note that our program is different. We Prioritize the science and neurological benefits behind psychedelics, Psilocybin Retreat Sanctum distinguishes itself from other retreats which exclusively focus on potential spiritual or religious enlightenment. While the Sanctum recognizes the spiritual and religious enlightenment experienced by its clients, the Sanctum’s program also focuses on neuroplasticity, brain health, pain management, and personal growth. Along with teaching techniques and approaches for managing a psychedelic trip itself, the program also empowers guests to incorporate psychedelics into their wellness routine with independence and self-sufficiency. The community atmosphere promotes learning, growth, shared discussion, and general reflection while encouraging spiritual experiences. The program’s support extends well beyond the retreat itself, providing guests with a dedicated private network for communication, questions and discussion beyond the days of the retreat itself, along with updated articles, online classes, research links, and cultivation course videos. The Sanctums’s mission is to equip guests with the confidence, independence, and tools needed to manage their condition and goals independently, while continuing to receive support from doctors and family back home.
Psilocybin is the active ingredient in more than 200 species of magic mushrooms and truffles. Psilocybin-containing fungi grow in environments such as tropical and subtropical humid forests. They are also cultivated indoors by professional and amateur mycologists.
Although psilocybin and the fungi that contain it are still illegal in many parts of the world, the stigma surrounding their use is fading quickly due to the recent surge of positive research studies, anecdotal accounts, and companies championing the use of psychedelics.
Human beings have used psilocybin throughout history for spiritual and personal growth purposes. Ancient rock art in Algeria and Spain depicting mushroom use is estimated to be thousands of years old.
According to the “Stoned Ape Theory” originated by Terence McKenna, an American ethnobotanist and psychedelics advocate, the discovery of magic mushrooms about 200,000 years ago was responsible for birthing language, strengthening community, and the doubling in size of the human brain.
Psilocybin is widely regarded as a safe substance. In a 2010 study that ranked the safety of various drugs based on measurements of how a drug harms the individual and others, psilocybin was shown to be the safest out of 20 substances. It was a full 12x safer than alcohol and more than 4x safer than tobacco. Simple factors such as having a guide present and being in a quiet indoor or secluded outdoor area can ensure safety.
Many suffering from depression and anxiety have benefitted from using psilocybin in a safe setting with proper mental and emotional support. Those who commit to sitting with and developing curiosity about difficult emotions may enjoy tremendous growth and healing with the help of psilocybin. We have worked with countless journeyers whose mental health has improved after incorporating mushrooms into their lives.
Committing to a regular microdosing schedule for a few weeks or months can be a safe and effective start toward establishing long-lasting change. For some, positive results can manifest almost overnight. In contrast, for others, several days, weeks, or months are necessary for the benefits to become apparent. Developing one’s capacity to practice faith, fortitude, and patience amid difficulties is essential to the work.
We recommend taking a holistic approach when working through depression and anxiety, seeking to understand and work with these conditions rather than attempting to rid yourself of them. Along with taking mushrooms, developing a solid support network, establishing healthy routines, and practicing gratitude and generosity is vital.
We use mass spectrometry to test our items. We are happy to share lab reports and strain information upon request.
We prides itself on being a welcoming space for all, and not just those with certain medical conditions. While the program may have been originally designed to cater to individuals with chronic pain conditions, we believe this fact only adds to the level of care and attention we offer to our guests. Catering to individuals with medical conditions means that our Retreat places a premium on providing a safe, secure, and accessible environment to explore the benefits of psilocybin. Whether you’re looking to address a specific medical condition or simply seeking to enhance your overall wellness, Our Retreat offers a welcoming and supportive environment to help you achieve your goals.
At the Sanctum, we know the science behind the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties of psilocybin and can coach our visitors on how to leverage them for better health as part of a long term plan.