Psychedelic Yoga
Hosted by Henry Kandel
July 6th 3-5 pm
Daya Ridgewood
$20 donation
Why This Practice Matters Now
In today's fast-paced world, many people are seeking deeper healing and authentic connection. As psychedelic therapies gain recognition for their transformative potential, there's a growing need for body-mind practices that support this work. Psychedelic Yoga fills this gap by providing accessible tools that enhance healing outcomes, deepen spiritual experiences, and restore creative flow.
Workshop Overview
This 2-hour workshop offers a comprehensive framework that draws from multiple branches of yoga to support intentional work with altered states of consciousness. All practices are substance-free while providing valuable skills for those who choose to work with psychedelics in appropriate settings.
Each Session Includes:
Opening Circle (15 minutes)
Intention setting
Brief introduction to Psychedelic Yoga principles
Discussion of consciousness exploration through yogic methods
Gentle Asanas for Energetic Balance (20 minutes)
Postures designed to release tension in key areas
Focus on opening energetic pathways
Emphasis on body awareness rather than performance
Pranayama Practices (20 minutes)
Specialized breathing techniques that balance the nervous system
Methods to induce non-ordinary states safely
Breath retention practices for accessing deeper awareness
Dream Yoga Elements (15 minutes)
Recognition techniques from Tibetan tradition
Visualization practices for enhanced awareness
Tools for navigating challenging states
Pratyahara: Working with the Senses (15 minutes)
Conscious engagement with sensory experience
Sound as a doorway to expanded awareness
Techniques for releasing distracting sensory input
Chakra Awareness (15 minutes)
Energy mapping in the body
Emotional processing techniques
Connection between energetic and emotional states
Integration Practice & Closing Circle (20 minutes)
Movement and sound integration
Sharing insights and experiences
Questions and discussion
Benefits for Practitioners
Tools to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences
Methods to access healing states without substances
Techniques to balance the nervous system and process emotions
Practices that enhance creativity and problem-solving
Community connection around consciousness exploration