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