Common Questions

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What enthogenics (psychoactive substances) do you use

We primarily work with psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms. Over the years, we have found psilocybin to be both gentle and profoundly insightful. Each session typically lasts between 4 to 6 hours, providing ample time to process and integrate significant experiences.

Psilocybin has been used for millennia and is considered one of the safest substances known.

Do I need to prepare?

We highly encourage you to explore the topic further before making a decision to participate. While not mandatory, doing so can help you make a more informed choice. Wikipedia offers a fairly unbiased starting point for your research.

Our sessions are designed to significantly accelerate your personal growth journey. To get the most out of the experience, a small amount of preparation is required beforehand, though it won't take much time. Additionally, some follow-up integration work will be necessary after the session. Rest assured, our facilitators will guide you every step of the way through online meetings and coaching sessions. Learn more about the process here

Why should I do this? What are the benefits?

During the retreat, you can expect to experience profound breakthroughs and realizations that, when applied, can lead to significant improvements in your quality of life. Although these insights are often described as “ineffable” or difficult to put into words, they generally fall into three broad categories:

Opportunities for improving your relationship with yourself – for example, becoming more compassionate and loving toward yourself, letting go of self-blame, or being less critical.
Opportunities for improving your relationships with others – such as developing greater patience, empathy, and understanding, or recognizing the perfection in your loved ones just as they are.
Opportunities for improving your connection with the world and the divine – including how you can contribute to a better world, live more consciously, sustainably, spiritually connected, and meaningfully.

These realizations, often gained through the wisdom of plant medicine, are frequently described as feeling “more real” than everyday waking life. The key, in our experience, is to integrate these insights and actively incorporate the opportunities for improvement into your daily routine. Many stories of personal breakthroughs and transformations are available online, and we encourage you to explore them through reading or watching testimonials on YouTube.

Additionally, extensive research has been conducted in the field of psychedelic therapy over the last eight years. You can read more about it here

Have anyone regretted doing this process?

No participants in our sessions, even when faced with challenging or painful insights, have ever expressed regret about their experience.

Is it for everyone?

While the entheogens we use have been utilized for millennia and are considered biologically far safer than caffeine, the insights gained may profoundly shift your perspective of yourself and the world around you.

Although all insights are valuable, some may be challenging or painful. These sessions are intentionally designed to deepen your awareness and accelerate personal growth, fostering radical self-awareness. It’s important to be prepared for this transformative next step.

What does science say about this?

Contrary to common belief, scientific research shows that psilocybin is one of the safest substances available. Studies also indicate that psilocybin has remarkable potential to dramatically and permanently improve conditions like depression and anxiety.

Brain scans reveal that psilocybin activates the entire brain, promoting new neurological connections and increasing neuroplasticity.

However, while science tends to focus on pathology, our approach emphasizes individual well-being and personal growth. The mystical and magical aspects of the experience, by their very nature, transcend scientific explanation. For more information, visit our Entheogenics page for references.

How is Soul Academy Transformational Journeys different?

As facilitators, we are professional coaches, trainers, and therapists, firmly grounded in society and trusted by our participants. We are relatable to most people, offering a sense of comfort and reliability.

What sets us apart from most other ceremonial shamans and facilitators is our unique protocol, or modus operandi.

All participants must undergo a thorough screening process. If there is any doubt or potential risk, we do not proceed with their participation—both for their safety and to protect the group as a whole.

For participants, both the onboarding process and the decompression protocol after the experience are mandatory. Before you arrive, you'll know who will be present and will have met them online. We also review every step of the process to eliminate uncertainties. Our goal is to minimize any unknowns so that you can fully surrender to the experience.

We guarantee that you will never be left with unresolved experiences from the ceremony. That is our promise.

How is the tantric aspect incorporated in the Journey?

The purpose of tantric principles is to cultivate radical self-awareness and presence in the moment, free from the conditioning of culture or history. This leads to a richer, deeper experience in all areas of life—from sex to relationships, and even how we connect with the universe.

We apply these principles in our work and have found that, like sex and conscious relationships, entheogenic experiences offer a direct path to radical self-awareness.