What Essence Retreat will bring you no one can tell. When used correctly, psilocybin is one of the safest drugs to consume, havingno detrimental effect on long-term mental health. InwardBound NL VOF ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://inwardbound.nl/ website (the "Service"). According to the Psychedelic Explorers Guide, there are six stages to a psychedelic session: Rest assured that your session will be supervised by caring and compassionate facilitators that are there if you need. Ita beginning of a proces to be patient, kind, trustful and loving to myself and life. Your internal Self will be your guide through the experience, so you may not need a facilitator; however, in case you do need them, theyre there. Our Inwardbound Costa Rica programme is supervised by trained psychotherapists and, We provide bespoke private legal and safe psychedelic retreat programmes in the Netherlands.
10:00 AM Bodywork & Breathwork They may be effective inquitting smokingand help withrelationship therapy. Nor do we work with people in very vulnerable emotional, psychological or mental states. Once your application is submitted, our screening process begins. It reliably establishes and maintains a mystical state. The event will always take place in a warm, cozy, family environment with easy access to nature. Private rooms are available on most retreats. Perhaps most necessary for myself and for those around me. We provide a safe container for you to maximise your experience with psilocybin in order to access your own inner healer. We come from a long tradition of psilocybin use in Ireland. Each successful application will receive an hour consultation with a psychotherapist to ensure our retreats are mutually suitable and to answer any of your questions. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The last intention is the key.
1. Go discover, go move, go dance, go play, or do nothing at all. Not being clear or trying to escape or numb out for some reason could result in a bad trip. This Retreat gave me more than I expected and exactly what I need. The authentic 19th-century Dutch abbey accommodation provides the perfect setting for your 4-day retreat. The food was also excellent, nourishing, beautifully presented and made by loving people. We must take this contra-indication very seriously because of the immense consequences when things go wrong. Even though, I wasnt expecting to have the experience I had, I was able to find all that I was looking for and more. In case you get approved you become a member which allows you to book a retreat. The Team is incredible, you will be safe in this amazing journey. What we do know is that contrary to regular forms of therapy, psychedelics are able to positively influence core personality traits. First, you must be in good health with no heart condition or high blood pressure. Then, youll head off to a late dinner. We are facilitated at venue Centrum Venwoude near Utrecht. Your application will be evaluated as soon as possible.
Reading this book before you come to one of our Psychedelic Retreats in The Netherlands is an excellent preparation. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 12:00 PM Lunch I highly recommend this journey because it was so impressing I just miss the words. Psilocybin (high dose) truffles and a Mindfold, NOT included are additional costs for traveling to the venue and back. What insights have you gained that you think will impact your daily life? I feel more grounded and living in the present now, without worrying and thinking about the past or the future. There is one facilitator for every five participants. You touched my cold hands, ..my head my heart and soul. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. From there we arrange transport to our retreat centre. I highly recommend this legal psilocybin Retreat for people who seek a profound experiential therapeutic process. According to the 2017 Global Drug Survey, the safest hallucinogen to take is psilocybin. Thank you for dedicating yourselves to this work. 1:00 PM Essence Xperience Ceremony Youll never know .. until you know! Thanks Sanne and Odette I couldnt have done it without your energy and intuitive support. We want you to feel safe and secure, so you can let go. Typically, a retreat consists of a small group anywhere from 12 to 19 people (with no fewer than one facilitator for every five participants). 2:00 PM Closure Keep in mind that it can also include possible adverse reactions, such as nausea and panic attacks. Inwardbound are running a 3 month, online Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy" training programme, blending cutting edge psychotherapy and science, with the ancestral wisdom of Ireland. As a prodrug, psilocybin is quickly converted by the body topsilocin, which has mind-altering effects similar to those of LSD, mescaline and DMT. Psilocybin has a shorter action time when compared to other hallucinogens, like LSD. The integration process afterwards needs some personal work and takes weeks up to a few months. 8:00 AM Morning practice Cherish this experience for yourself and grow from it. 9:00 AM Breakfast Essence Institute aims to deliver a safe and healthy experience. Are there any people in your life who you should reach out to? Important contra-indications as some disorders are found almost always before the age of 25 (but not always before 20). We encourage you to refrain from speaking out loud to keep from distracting others. Being with it, is enough. It really feels like words cant describe the experience I had. The peaceful location of the retreat center means there is plenty of opportunity for reflection and walks in nature. We allow time for 2 sessions withpsilocybin truffles. However, keep in mind that they are not intended as a substitute for medical or psychotherapeutic care. 4. But from my own experience I would not recommend psychedelics. Participants are asked to make their own way to Amsterdam by 17:00 on the first evening of the retreat. From my first sight of the website to the final goodbyes. They can be a firm beacon in moments of disorientation or anxiety. We want you to carry your breakthroughs and transformations with you when you return home, so well provide guidance on how to maintain these changes long-term. The only people present will be others in your group and your facilitators. I had expectations which I had to accept to let go. See optimal experience (Substance) for more information. According to professor Paul Hutson from the University of Wisconsin, psilocybin is preferred over other hallucinogens because: According to Wikipedia, psilocybin is a naturally occurringpsychedelicprodrugcompound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms, collectively known aspsilocybin mushrooms. Essentially, this means that with psilocybin, youre much less likely to suffer nausea and vomiting than if you were taking ayahuasca. We provide legal psychedelic retreat programmes with a 4-5 day retreat in the Netherlands as the focal point. I leave the Retreat much more in peace, energised and feeling connected to myself, the group and people around me. They are very experienced, safety conscious and trustworthy company. Steps taken fore booking a place at our Essence Retreat: A private room for every participant and ample common areas provide a place for you to relax, journal, and maximize your stay with us. So please complete the whole process. Psilocybin is not an addictive substance. Along the way I found that I was able to utilise important advice and tips given to me by the staff. All our masks came off and I have discovered a powerful connection to Mother Nature. The use of psychopharmacological drugs like SSRI antidepressants can interfere with the serotonergic system and influence the effects of psilocybin. Im so grateful for our co-creation! Each one of the team has been angels in their own way: Willem for his fatherly care, Odette for her grounding, Sofie for her music and Marco for his deep connection. Our programmes combine best practice in psychedelic facilitation with the support of psychotherapy and a range of integration methods. We work in the Netherlands, where the sale and purchase of psilocybin-containing truffles is legal, allowing us to work within the law. (2004) Comparison of acute lethal toxicity of commonly abused psychoactive substances Addiction, 99, 686696 This Retreat gas been the single most transformative experience I have lived. 12:00 PM Meeting Circle We are bringing together. If you are interested in any of our programmes. 4:00 PM Welcome, get to know each other, focus on intention, set, setting
Subjects who have taken psilocybin indicate that its well tolerated. Getting to the Core within 48 hours and everything that floats around the Core. Dont hesitate! 8:00 AM Morning practice and Breakfast This page informs you of our policies regarding 2020 Inwardbound NL VOF all rights reserved. On your second day, youll experience the psilocybin ceremony. This very low ratio allows us to provide the highest possible standard of care for our participants using humanistic psychologys core conditions of: empathy, being real and unconditional positive regard. We set an individual and collective intention and prepare for our journey. "I would highly recommend Inward bound to anybody who is considering psychedelic therapy. Participants in scientific research who had mystical experiences during their psychedelic session, a personality trait (like openness) remained significantly higher than baseline at least more than 1 year after the session. Thank you for your support & presence. They guide you safe and beautifully through this amazing journey. The team could not have been more supportive. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. From start to finish every step felt natural and I could clearly see how all the components were helping me prepare for my journey. Leading psycho pharmacologist Roland Griffiths discloses the ways that psychedelics can be used to create meaningful personal and spiritual transformative experiences for everyone, also the terminally ill. Research and clinical experience have shown that there are six elements for a successful psychedelic experience: Substance, Set, Session, Setting, Sitter and Situation. A facilitated psilocybin truffles Ceremony by experienced and dedicated facilitators in a safe and legal way, A 3-days stay at an accommodation in the middle of nature, Bodywork, yoga, meditation and transformational breathing session, In-depth preparation experiences before and integration guidance after the Ceremony. I learned a lot from simple experiences.
If someone wanted to do psychedelics I would very much recommend the Essence Institute because of the facilitators, the process and the venue. Sitter refers to the facilitator(s) of the psilocybin Ceremony. They were able to provide a perfectly measured balance of words, space for reflections, questions and guidance. Thechapelis available for private reflection and meditation. (2003) Acute psychological and physiological effects of psilocybin in healthy humans: a double-blind, placebo-controlled doseeffect study Psychopharmacology 172:145156. Our first beautiful host venue, Centrum Venwoude, is located in the heart of the Netherlands, between Amsterdam and Utrecht. They also report that the experience stays with them long-term, working at more of a subconscious level. The age limit of 25 years is installed because the brain is still growing and developing up to that age. This was excellent in my opinion. Sometimes you have to surrender before you win. Not only because you made it possible in just 2 days to connect so many people on such a deep level, but also because the evening intro, the morning preparation, the breathing exercise created a space of trust and security to let go of control. In the morning, yoga and a body/breathwork session will be offered so you can ground yourself in your body. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Our trained facilitators gently guide you through an integration process of yoga, group work, mandala art and embodiment movement practises. I will most likely get involved also in a research project on this just to know how to enable more people to experience what I experienced. Effective date: 01 January 2020 You may enjoy and get a lot out of the experience, but youre not likely to become physically dependent on psilocybin. The peaceful location of the retreat center means there is plenty of opportunity for reflection and walks in nature.
These cookies do not store any personal information. Amazing experience. You are advised to stop using these medicines a couple of weeks prior to participating. Our retreats are not suitable for people who have had a mental health diagnosis (such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar, clinical depression or personality disorders, suicidality), cannot cease any psychiatric medication (ie SSRIS), or are dealing with serious addiction or substance abuse issues. For anyone who wants to explore his/her mind on psychedelics, this is the perfect Retreat. See optimal experience (Set, Setting and Situation) for more information. We are facilitated at venue Centrum Venwoude near Utrecht. During this Ceremony I have seen what I have learned the last decade. Since August 1994, this land has hosted hundreds of events and brought inspiration to thousands of participants on the path of personal and spiritual transformation. Session refers to the general timeframe for the psilocybin trip, which is usually around six hours. A common time frame for most participants to integrate insights is about six months. (2008) Human Hallucinogen Research: Guidelines for Safety Journal of Psychopharmacology 22(6), 603 620. 5 stars, couldn't recommend it enough.". Also every external stimulus can influence the trip, so a soothing comment can do wonders (thank you). What is it you intend to let go of, what do you intend to heal, how do you want to grow? These were thought to be stable after the age of 30. We especially recommend reading 'How to change your mind' by Michael Pollan. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Only if/when they ask, when they see changes in me and become curious then I will tell them: Youll never know what it feels like to die, disintegrate, find Oneness and build yourself back together again; strong, joyful, connected. The chaos, choosing for mySelf. Whether you have little or no prior experience with psychedelics, you are welcome. 3:00 PM End. From there it will extend for weeks or months into the future. Since 2018, Inwardbound has been world pioneers in psilocybin retreats, with hundreds of clients have come through our psychedelic retreat programmes in the Netherlands. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) anti-depressants can have a profound effect on the use of psilocybin, mostly prolonging the effects. Many thanks. When (down)payment is on our account, your place is secure and you receive all information about the Retreat and the preparation for it. Seeing the suffering and not merging with it, let it be. Our August 2022 retreat takes place in a beautiful venue situated an hour from Amsterdam. Our private programme is 4 days and supervised by trained our psychechedelic facilitators, and has a pre-screeningandintegration process supported by our team of facilitators. Thank you for the unforgettable!
Our second amazing host venue is New Eden a unique residential retreat center surrounded by 50 acres of calm and quiet land, 90 minutes from Amsterdam in the North of the Netherlands. Leave it. From January 2023, Inwardbound has been running our flagship psilocybin retreats at a beautiful tropical location in Costa Rica. At InwardBound, our interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, PhD scientists and holistic therapists believes in weaving together the threads of science and spirituality, knowing that the two ways are one. Our pre-departure program includes pre-screening, our welcome pack, and a one-to-one consultation session with a psychotherapist to ensure suitability. Our September 2022 retreat takes place in a beautiful venue situated an hour from Amsterdam. We will give a set of questions to reflect upon, such as: We strongly advise that you not make any major life changes for the first few weeks. Set refers to your mental state, mindset, or attitude before, during, and after your Essence Retreat. The Invoice is send by email.
Choose whether or not to share it. And, the psilocybin mind-altering experience lasts a shorter time and recovery is faster. Johnson, M.W., Richards, W.A., Griffiths, R.R.
Our psychedelic sessions take place the afternoons of the second and third day, and are followed by two powerful days of integration using different therapeutic modalities from Art therapy to yoga. We offer scholarships to those from socio-economic backgrounds who cannot afford the price of our retreats. Because we dont want you to lose sight of what insights and experiences you had, well spend extensive time on your third day processing and integrating all that occurred. If you would like to talk with us about our retreat programmes, please schedule a callback appointment. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. You can choose to close your eyes or use a blindfold to help you focus on your inner world. I feel excited as I dont feel I am completely through the experience, just at the beginning. They will be present in case you need, but theyre likely to just be there observing and holding space for you to have an optimal experience. In Ireland, where most of the Inwardbound team are from, magic mushrooms have a long ancestral history of being used as a medicine and spiritual guide. Whether you take ayahuasca or psilocybin, youre likely to have a profound mental, emotional, and spiritual experience. Our programme has a pre-screening and integration process supported by our team of facilitators. Then, youll get to experience a sacred ceremony where youll be given a high dose of psilocybin-truffles.
I highly recommend and encourage everyone to try and trust this experience. You can wait several months in between and then return for a new, oftentimes deeper experience. So much has happened in such a short time. What have you learnt? Research shows that just a single dose ofpsilocybin can lift anxiety and depression for six months or longer. In terms of atmosphere, we use creative, unique music to aid in your enlightening experience. Our retreats are aimed at people in good mental and physical health wanting to explore the nature of reality, dive deep into the psyche, and have a spiritual or mystical experience. The cost of a ticket ( 1.390 for a shared room or 1.550 for a single room) includes all meals and the truffles. I am now even more interested in studying the effects of psychedelics. 2. Although psilocybin is low in toxicity, an increase in blood pressure has been reported in various studies.