I'm really loving this one, Julia. I know many people who have suffered from addiction and found healing with psychedelic medicines - specifically these sacred plants. AND, I know lots of people who have NOT suffered from addiction, but felt called to explore sobriety after these powerful plant medicine experiences.
My favorite thing about sobriety is experiencing things in their raw awesomeness. Foods. Events. People. Etc.
Also, I want to add the sober "practices" compliment psychedelic journeys! I.E. meditating with NO substance is a great way to explore consciousness from a grounded space. AND a hell of a way to prepare yourself for an Ayahuasca journey. ;)
I've been really into Kundalini lately. It's so third eye opening. I'm always surprised by how far/deep I can get through breath and movement alone!
powerful share! yes you‘re right, experiencing the „rawness of life“ at all times is the best part about it! i have to give kundalini another shot, so far I haven‘t been able to get into it. but I can see how it can be transformative :)
I feel that finding the right Kundalini studio/teacher is half the battle. I've definitely been to Kundalini and breath-work sessions where I felt super unsafe and cheated, honestly!
I really enjoy RaMa Institute - and they offer online classes globally. :)
yes, I‘m also trained in shamanic breathwork which is my favorite way to alter consciousness without substances — yet it is not the same in my opinion :)
Yes, that's right. I think mushrooms are a gentle, beginner friendly experience. The only experience I have with medicines and shamanic practices is Ayahuasca. If you're new to psychedelics I would however first explore the substances by themselves and see how that feels, and add any practices once you have more of a connection.
Great reflections, thanks for sharing them! As for my microdosing, I haven‘t had a practice since that experiment in 2020, so I don’t microdose. Maybe 5 times a year at most. As for actual journeys, I do see them as part of my life for at least the next few years as a form of spiritual maintenance - but I can already see the frequency going down. Maybe there will come a point when I don't crave them at all anymore, but who knows :)
I'm really loving this one, Julia. I know many people who have suffered from addiction and found healing with psychedelic medicines - specifically these sacred plants. AND, I know lots of people who have NOT suffered from addiction, but felt called to explore sobriety after these powerful plant medicine experiences.
My favorite thing about sobriety is experiencing things in their raw awesomeness. Foods. Events. People. Etc.
Also, I want to add the sober "practices" compliment psychedelic journeys! I.E. meditating with NO substance is a great way to explore consciousness from a grounded space. AND a hell of a way to prepare yourself for an Ayahuasca journey. ;)
I've been really into Kundalini lately. It's so third eye opening. I'm always surprised by how far/deep I can get through breath and movement alone!
powerful share! yes you‘re right, experiencing the „rawness of life“ at all times is the best part about it! i have to give kundalini another shot, so far I haven‘t been able to get into it. but I can see how it can be transformative :)
I feel that finding the right Kundalini studio/teacher is half the battle. I've definitely been to Kundalini and breath-work sessions where I felt super unsafe and cheated, honestly!
I really enjoy RaMa Institute - and they offer online classes globally. :)
ohh amazing - there‘s a Rama very close to me in LA! thanks for the recommendation will check them out
Congrats on two years Julia!!! Love this.
Thanks for the support Holly!!
yes, I‘m also trained in shamanic breathwork which is my favorite way to alter consciousness without substances — yet it is not the same in my opinion :)
Yes, that's right. I think mushrooms are a gentle, beginner friendly experience. The only experience I have with medicines and shamanic practices is Ayahuasca. If you're new to psychedelics I would however first explore the substances by themselves and see how that feels, and add any practices once you have more of a connection.
Sounds great! Please do, can’t wait to hear how it goes.
Great reflections, thanks for sharing them! As for my microdosing, I haven‘t had a practice since that experiment in 2020, so I don’t microdose. Maybe 5 times a year at most. As for actual journeys, I do see them as part of my life for at least the next few years as a form of spiritual maintenance - but I can already see the frequency going down. Maybe there will come a point when I don't crave them at all anymore, but who knows :)