FrequENTLY ASKED questioNS
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A psychedelic experience allows you to gently and calmly open up to thoughts and feelings that you may avoid in everyday life. You may feel a deeper connection with yourself, allowing you to address a wide range of issues. Psychedelics improve the brain’s neuroplasticity, which can be helpful in breaking thought patterns and replacing old habits with more beneficial behavior. Psychedelic journeying is most beneficial when supported by our preparation and integration workshops and the daily practices we offer in our app.
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Psychedelic plants and fungi have been used in indigenous medicinal traditions for thousands of years. The scientific world has studied the benefits of psychedelic truffles since the 1950s and has repeatedly reported positive effects on behavior, cognition, spirituality and consciousness. As scientific research continues, promising results are made in neuroscience, mood and mental disorders, addiction and habit formation.
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There are two main considerations when taking psychedelics: your physical and mental health and the timing in your life. If you are receiving treatment or taking medication, please consult your doctor. As for timing, trust your intuition. Do you have enough time and space in your life? Are you in a balanced and open state of mind? The tools we offer, like our Psychedelic Masterclass, are designed to help you create the optimal conditions for mind and body.
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Your experience and the duration of its benefits are likely to improve when you’re well-prepared. Our Psychedelic Masterclass offers a variety of practices to create the right mindset and environment for a meaningful, insightful and safe journey. We will give you detailed practical information on dietary recommendations and help you find peace of mind through meditative practices and breathwork in the Preparation workshop and before we start the ceremony.
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Psilocybin is completely safe when used responsibly in a safe environment with people you know and trust. It is a naturally occurring substance that is converted by the body into psilocin, which acts on the serotonin receptors in the brain. Psilocybin is not addictive and there are no known reports of overdoses. We do advise you to conduct your own research as well and to consult various sources of information.
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Fresh truffles containing natural psilocybin are legal to buy and consume in the Netherlands. This is not the case in most parts of the world yet, but more and more countries currently have legislation under consideration to make psychedelic therapy more widely available.
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In our ceremonies, we offer legal truffles containing natural psilocybin. This induces a psychedelic experience of approximately 4-6 hours. We generally offer a high dose of 21 grams of fresh truffles or more. Dosages are determined in consultation with each individual participant and based on your experience, intention, and physical and mental condition.
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Our Sclerotia Psilocybe are 100% natural, unprocessed and free of additives. Do not consume if you are under 25 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take in combination with alcohol, drugs or medication or while driving. Please consult your doctor beforehand if you have a mental and/or medical condition. Read more in our protocol.
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Do not consume psilocybin when you take medication. Always consult a doctor before you take any further steps. If you have any specific questions, we can also consult our medical expert to help you gain clarity.
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(PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR WHEN IN DOUBT) There are a few important contra-indications, such as if you are suffering from heart problems, if you are currently dealing with mental issues, or when you are pregnant.
Please make sure that you carefully check the following contra-indications:
– You have no current physical or mental health disorder;
– You have no history of psychosis or close relative with a schizophrenic disorder;
– You do not currently take any medication;
– You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
€1198,- incl. VAT
WHat CAnyou EXPect?
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The Spinoza app provides access to our educational platform, which includes a comprehensive psychedelic Masterclass, a library of meditation techniques and breathwork practices – both in audio and video – and mesmerizing, four-hour Music Journeys – specifically composed to follow the flow of a psychedelic experience.
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Before we start your process of personal growth, we’d love to get to know you a bit and speak about your intentions and needs. We’ll gladly answer any questions you may have. Please don’t be shy to fill out the contact form, so we can get in touch with you. Speak soon!
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Our ceremonies are led by experienced guides, specialists and experts, including therapists, who solely act in service of your well-being and who are there to care for your every need before, during, and after the ceremony. We facilitate a safe space where anything can be processed that needs to arise.
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With everyone who shows interest in our ceremonies, we always aim to create a balanced group of like-minded people with a maximum of 10 participants.
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Preparation is essential in order to make your journey most beneficial for you. In this two-hour online preparation workshop, you’ll meet your guides and your curated group of participants. You’ll learn how psychedelics work on a physiological level and we explore a number of meditation and breathwork practices. You’ll have all the knowledge and practical skills to confidently start your psychedelic journey.
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Your psychedelic ceremony takes place in the midst of the beautiful woods of Maarn. This is where you’ll meet your guides and other participants in real life. Together, we’ll go for a good walk in the forest and practice breathwork and meditation and some light body movement, before going into the yurt for the ceremony. You’ll be immersed in wonderful live music. All meals, bites and drinks are included.
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This ceremony is designed as a deep dive, which means we generally offer a dose of 21 grams of fresh truffles or more. However, dosing is highly personal and we consult with each person individually to determine which dose suits your intention best. The ceremony is complemented by meditative and breathwork practices before and after in order to provide solid ground for your process to unfold. You’ll be immersed in wonderful live music.
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During the preparation workshop, we share some dietary suggestions prior to the ceremony. This includes (at least a relatively short period) of fasting. After the ceremony, we make sure that we enjoy a delicious, vegan, nourishing, warm meal together. More food for the soul 😉 All meals and drinks are included.
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Your process of growth doesn’t end with a psychedelic ceremony. Integrating a psychedelic experience requires attention and inquiry. During this two-hour online integration workshop, we will explore and reflect on the insights and challenges you may have encountered during your psychedelic journey. You’ll receive expert guidance and loving support to process your insights and evaluate their meaning.
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This psychedelic retreat will prove its worth over the course of a lifetime. As this program is aimed at personal growth, many participants allocate it to personal development programs. When you are a business owner, leadership and personal development programs are often deductible. Please request an invoice with us for €990,- excluding VAT.
SCIENTIFIC research and DEVelopment
Our organization’s name is a tribute to the philosopher Benedict de Spinoza, who lived and worked in Amsterdam.
In his most influential work, Ethica, he places significant emphasis on the importance of reason and evidence in the pursuit of knowledge. His way of reasoning has been essential to the establishment of modern science.
Like Spinoza, we highly value scientific research and ideally base our assumptions on facts and objective observations.
To perpetually improve our method, programs and ceremonies, we have initiated several research and development programs in collaboration with the Universities of Leiden, Lisbon and Buenos Aires.
