This study explores whether psychedelics can enhance meditation practice, revealing that regular use, intention-setting, and specific psychedelics like N,N-DMT positively influence meditation for many users. The findings suggest a synergy between these practices, with psychedelics helping to deepen mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive flexibility in meditation. While promising, these insights highlight the need for more research…
This study explores the synergy between psychedelic use and meditation practices. It found that psychedelics can increase mindfulness meditation engagement and that loving-kindness meditation can buffer against challenging psychedelic experiences. These insights could enhance the effectiveness of psychedelic retreats.
At a Numinous Ways retreat, Ben is guided by Sam, a facilitator, through the complex tension between control and surrender inherent in psychedelic experiences. While daily life requires control for stability, psychedelic journeys demand letting go to access deep transformative potential. This paradox challenges Ben, as maintaining control can cause anxiety and resistance, yet surrendering…
In the serene ambiance of Pension Homeland near Amsterdam, Sam, one of our lead facilitators, shares his prelude to a transformative experience. On the threshold of the Numinous Ways retreat, he meditates on the tranquil waters’ edge, contemplating the journey ahead. Sam’s narrative intertwines the anticipation of guiding participants through their psychedelic explorations with reflections…