Psychedelic Yoga

In this workshop, you'll learn several types of pranayama (yogic breathing).
Different forms of pranayama cultivate different aspects of consciousness, so a toolkit of pranayama is a boon for the psychedelic explorer.

The yoga of breath has been my single most important ally on psychedelic healing journeys.

I will address two questions, for each pranayama I teach:

-- How can this pranayama support various types of psychedelic work?
-- How can this pranayama be used, on its own without a substance, to cultivate psychedelic states?

I will give advice for practicing ahead of a session, and some important cautions. We'll have a chance to practice together!

If you have had important experiences with breathwork related to psychedelic experience, please share your stories and insights! The workshop will end with Q&A and a discussion.

LUCID DREAMING -- for Adventure, Joy, Spiritual Insight, Healing!

• Methods from Dream Yoga, Dream Science, and Psychedelic Yoga

Lucid Dreaming is a wonderful way to cultivate creative flow, wellbeing, and spiritual exploration.

Many folks are intrigued by the possibility of becoming aware in their dreams!

When you become aware within the dream state -- "This is a dream!" -- the possibilities are endless. Dramatic, rapid progress can be made in terms of healing and spiritual growth.

There are ancient yogic practices, such as Tibetan Dream Yoga, that allow us to become more aware in our dreams and waking lives. These practices resonate with intentional psychedelic work. The techniques of Dream Yoga also benefit the psychedelic journeyer on their trips!

This workshop will focus on:

-- How to use techniques from dream science and Dream Yoga to become a lucid dreamer, and how to extract deep benefits from your lucid dreams!
-- How to apply the practices of lucid dreaming (whether or not you attain lucid dreams) to your psychedelic journeys!

No experience is necessary, only curiosity and openness!

# Introduction to Psychedelic Yoga

Psychedelic Yoga represents a deep integration of traditional yogic methods with intentional psychedelic practice. Far beyond simply combining substances with stretching, this approach draws from yoga's complete system—spanning breathwork, meditation, movement, visualization, and embodied awareness—to support three interconnected goals: healing, spiritual growth, and creative flow.

For healing work, Psychedelic Yoga provides tools to access and process emotions stored in the body's energy centers. By bringing awareness to the chakras and using specialized breathing techniques, we can release blockages that maintain suffering. Whether working with psychedelics or practicing these methods on their own, these approaches help balance the body-mind system at its foundation.

Spiritual exploration becomes more accessible when we understand consciousness through direct experience rather than abstract concepts. Dream Yoga practices, visualization techniques, and meditation methods from various traditions create bridges between ordinary and non-ordinary states. These practices help us recognize how mental patterns create separation and suffering, opening doorways to profound insights about our true nature.

Creative flow emerges naturally when we restore "Child's Mind" and release the energetic patterns that maintain limiting mental habits. Through specific asanas, mudras, and breath practices, we can cultivate states of heightened awareness where innovation flourishes. The symbiotic relationship between psychedelic experiences and yogic practice creates optimal conditions for learning and creative breakthroughs.

Throughout this workshop, we'll explore practical techniques from these three domains, experiencing how they support each other and form a comprehensive approach to consciousness exploration. Whether you're interested in enhancing psychedelic journeys or accessing similar states through breath and awareness alone, these methods offer valuable tools for your path!