Souldish NYC Events 8/13 – 8/20 2009

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=====Saturday, August 15=====

Eidos at Refuge: Visionary Culture thru Art, Form & Sound hosted by Archaic Revival – Paint & Revel

Come party and paint with some of the most interesting and talented
artists in the city.  The Archaic Revival team are and manage to
attract some of the most spiritually aware and magically beautiful
people in this area.  How do they do it?  Come and see for yourself at
Refuge in Brooklyn.  This space and the people who organize here are
near legendary by now, for their ability to create postive, uplifting
creative energy in a celebratory atmosphere.  Archaic Revival presents:
EIDOS~ Celebrate visionary culture thru Art, form & Sound. 
Paint/Draw from live  “Tripadelic” Models so be sure to bring your own
art supplies.  Plus live music and video mixing.   DJ’s Promethea Pink,
Hecticmindz, Bioluminescence, Hypnotoad, Spineless Thug, Technology
Garden, DJ Lycanthrope.  Featured Artists:  Kaliptus, Gizem Bacaz,
Pablo Cordero, Parker Wolf, Scribles, Teofilo Olivery, Jonny
Berlingeri.  Live Art Models:  Caridad Rivera, Pax Arcanum, Mr.Domino,
Heather Pillis, Nicole Syriani & Other members from “The Living
Painting Group”; Holistic Manipulations by P. , Visuals &
Projections by Archaic Revival.  Kaliptus Demo Reel
http://vimeo.com/5724404; http://kaliptus.blogspot.com/  It’s about the
art.

Directions to Refuge in Brooklyn:
1. L train to Halsey, leave via Covert St. or Norman St. exit.
2. Turn right on Wyckoff and walk straight (east) for 1.5 blocks
3. Turn right on Decatur St.
4. Refuge is a big warehouse on the left side of the street. Enter via second red door.
(8p – 6a, $10)
http://kaliptus.com

=====Wednesday, August 19=====

Evolver NYC Spore: Shamanic Panic

In tribal societies, shamans are healers and visionary leaders who
go through dangerous initiations to gain knowledge from the spirit
world. Modern culture repressed and dismissed shamanism as archaic and
irrational. Today, our society seems increasingly irrational, unable to
change its course in the face of looming environmental and economic
catastrophe. Shamanic practices such as soul retrieval, journeys with
sacred plants, and ecstatic dance are gaining popularity. What meaning
and value do these techniques have for us today? Join us for an evening
of “Shamanic Panic,” as we discuss, experience, and explore.

We will kick-off the evening with traditional shamanic music and a
meet and greet for fellow Evolvers. Then Daniel Pinchbeck will discuss
the state of shamanism in contemporary society. We will be joined by
Manuel Rufino, an ayahuasquero and healer from Native American
traditions, Itzhak Beery, founding member of the New York Shamanic
Circle, and Barnaby Rhue, a local “shamanista,” for a discussion of
their practices. Then the New York Shamanic Circle will guide us
through a journey of the self. Barnaby will also lead an optional
journey to find your personal power animal.  Celebrate your spirit,
connect with others, and collaborate with the powers of the shamanic
community. Drinks will be for sale. Everyone is welcome–bring your
friends!

Wednesday, August 19
Collective Hardware, 2nd Fl
169 Bowery St (Between Broome & Delancey)
(7pm, $5)
http://www.evolver.net

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=====Thursday, August 13=====

Free Your Creative Flow

Be Wild Woman presents..Vissudha Chakracize.  What keeps you from
communicating clearly? From expressing who you are? From hearing
yourself & others? It’s time to free your voice. Its time for you
to listen and speak with your voice and whole body.  Vissudha, which
means purification, is the center of our communication. In the body it
is found in the neck and shoulders. The element of the fifth chakra is
sound. All sound is vibration. The vibration of sound can both purify
and bring resonance. The resonance of sound, vibration brings us into
harmony and balance.  Join Sacred Centers Chakra Instructor &
Healer Kiana Love as we explore the rhythm of communication within
ourselves and others through dialogue chanting, meditaiton, movement
and exercises.  Learn how to:*Listen deeply to your body & others*
Enter into resonance with ourselves and others.* Open this center and
unlock your creative potential.  Preregistration is required since
space limited

(6p-8p, $30 adv, $35 dr)
Ripley Grier Studios 131 w 72nd st
http://www/kakini.com

=====Also on Thursday=====

A Night of Works by What We Know So Far

The folks from WWKSF are back to wow us again with their brilliant
renderings of memes, pop culture and the internet. They will present an
evening of works including The Hannah Complex (Yes. Hannah as is in
Montana), a shorter, updated, but still awesome MemeFactory and the
premiere of two brand spanking new video pieces. This is one event
capable of bringing belly laughs and increased brain capacity.  For a
complete listing visit http://www.3rdward.com/events/

3rd Ward
195 Morgan Ave. Brklyn
RSVP events@3rdward.com
(7 -10p, Free)
http://www.3rdward.com

=====Friday, August 14=====

Globesonic August Pier Party

This Friday August 14th we will be celebrating life together again
at our GlobeSonic Summer On The Hudson Party. I’m especially excited as
some health issues forced me to miss our event in July. This party is
by far my favorite event of the year. It’s not only because we get to
spin some of our favorite songs in such a spectacular location, or that
I get to spend some time with Derek and Bill, but it’s because of the
incredible community that comes together. I’ve always used the word
‘reunion’ in describing our Pier parties, and they are just that. The
many chapters of my life, of Derek’s life, of Bill’s life, of your life
all descend on the shores of Manhattan to dance together and reconnect.
It’s a blessing the city has given us license to do this now for
5-years. Forward and share this gift with your friends.  One love,
Fabian Alsultany & The GlobeSonic Family.   GlobeSonic Sound System
djs Fabian Alsultany & Derek Beres, Drummers: Duke Mushroom &
Amon Drum

Pier I, Riverside Park South
(7p – 11p, Free)
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/gspierAUG
http://www.globesonic.com

=====Also on Friday=====

Intergalactic Planetary

This Friday you are invited to an all night house-party within a three
floor self-made mansion deep in the dark heart of Brooklyn.  Musicians
from around the world mix live energy with jump-up and dance dj’s, aerial
performance and unEarthly acts.  Money from this event goes to fund an
international tribe building a special project for Burning Man.  This
is a simple, cheap and easy house-party.  Bring your own beverages and
share with your new best friends.  Food and drink will be provided for
the early arrivals. The Planetary:  Music from Across the Planet If you
haven’t heard the exploding hip-hop sensation Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew,
this is your moment.  After packing the national stadium for
performances in their home country of Sierra Leone, African superstars
Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew are poised to conquer the global airwaves with
their unique sound, which blends the swagger and funk of hip-hop, the
passion and energy of dancehall, and the socially conscious vibe of
reggae. The group has generated so much buzz in the hip-hop world that
major stars including  the Roots, Talib Kweli, K’Naan, Res, and El-P
have contributed their vocal and/or production talents to their
upcoming release.  Plus music from Zimbabwe to Bali and everywhere in
between from Akim Funk Buddha, The Two Griots, dj’s $mall Change, Sirak
and Prolific spinning into the late night.  The Intergalactic :
Performance from Other Worlds.  The Lady Circus performs overhead with
aerial acts by Amanda Silaski, Nikki Borodi, Katie Clancy and Elena
Delgado along with spontaneous floor performances and other acts of
anti-gravity action. ://grove.nyc provides photon bending art
projections as Swiss Chris plays  his extragalactic light percussion
show.  Kae Burke and Make Fun will be hosting a costume creation
session on the second floor for anyone heading west in need of new
style for adventures in Black Rock City.

Bushwick, Brooklyn
(9pm to very late…$10 for the Intergalactic, dress in your best extra-planetary formal wear, $15 for the Earth-bound)
For the location and details, RSVP at: http://www.africagalactica.com/

=====Saturday, August 15=====

Overboard : A fundraiser for Figment

This Saturday August 15, drop anchor and walk the plank at
Overboard, an all-night dance party to benefit Figment.  Join us as we
transform a haggard ferry-dock into a merry port of call, featuring the
siren songs of the city’s finest DJs.  Our vessel is the Battery
Maritime Building, a 100-year-old structure of classic exterior
elegance, and a raw indoor dock full of old woods and ironwork from the
days of yore.   Maritime, mermaid, sailor, pirate, deep sea creature or
other nautical attire is encouraged. Your navigator disc jockeys for
this adventures are:  Visit uncharted waters and faraway shores
with…Derek Beres  of GlobeSonic, get all the way down to the ocean
floor with…Friar Tuck  of Disorient, rock the boat to the deck-stomping
house anthems of…Lee Mayjahs’  of PEX, deep sea bioluminescent
spacehaus and techno from….Zemi17  of Danger and Gamelatron.  All
proceeds go towards production expenses for Figment.  Figment is an
annual participatory arts weekend on Governors Island, with artwork in
every imaginable medium. It is a free, non-profit endeavor run by
volunteers. Last June marked its third year. Hundreds of artists
participated and over 13,000 people attended.  Figment’s  summer-long
exhibition, the City of Dreams, includes 16 large-scale interactive
sculptures, and an 18-hole artist designed minigolf course. It is open
every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until October 11.  The ferry slip is
an entirely indoor rain-proof space, safe from tempests and hurricanes.

At the Battery Maritime Building ferry slip
10 South St, Slip #7, New York, NY 10004
1 to South Ferry, R/W to Whitehall and 4/5 to Bowling Green.
(10p – 4a, $($15 adv., $20 dr) 21+, with ID.
http://figmentnyc.org/overboard
Tickets on sale NOW at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/73856

========Also on Saturday=====

Disorient presents:  Boom Boat  – Compressor on the  Water (before Overboard, you can go to both)

A fundraiser for Disorient at Burning Man and the Beacon High
School.  We’ve got the 3 story paddlewheel boat, “The Queen of Hearts,”
again!! This is the same boat of Bioluminescence fame. This time we are
taking it out in the middle of the day in the heat of August Summer. 
We will have a top floor all open and a wading pool on the top deck.
Bring your bathing suits!! Luscious beats and delicious drinks….and all
your favorite freaks.  This will be a way to say “bon voyage” and send
blessings to our wayward burners on their way out to the playa. 
Prepare thy self to join Disorient on the High Seas.  Arrow Chrome, The
Bass, Clare Large, Everyday, Clare Large, Friar Tuck, Lee Mayjahs’,
Orion Keyser, Sequoia.  Plus D-shirts available for purchase Prizes for
the most Pornjed out, teched up, freaked out, and Glam-acious bathing
suits and more…Proceeds to support Disorient camp at Burning Man and
the Beacon High School, which is facing major budget cuts.  This event
is 21 and over. Plus  – join us for Overboard II, the Afterparty hosted
by FIGMENT  with DJ’s Derek Beres, Friar Tuck, Lee Mayjahs?, Zemi17. 
Overboard Admission is only $10 for Boom Boat partygoers.  
Pre-purchase highly recommended as this is expected to sell out like
our last boat party.)

On the Queen of Hearts
Pier 40 at West Houston and the West side
boomboat@disorient.info
(1:30p to 7p , $20 adv, $25 at the door in Glam Tech attire and bathing suits, $30 w/o)
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=86745523324

=====Also on Saturday=====

Tom Milsom Free Concert Strawberry Fields Central Park NYC

You can’t help but know about him if you are in and around The
Gossamer Court.  In attending Tom’s performance you do something good
for yourselves, while supporting the work of a very gifted young
artist. .  This one is going places and taking many hearts with him, as
he weaves humor, wit, imagination and talent into his creative works.
Namaste , The Faery King…From Tom>If you are unsure about whether or
not you want to come, these aren’t going to be massive gatherings where
you’ll get trampled underfoot by hordes of people more famous than you.
They’re nice little laid-back get-togethers in parks where I’ll play
some songs, talk to some people, and we’ll all wander about and lie in
the sunshine. I do so hope to see you there! Please  leave a comment if
you’re planning on coming along to one of these. I want to know how
many people are coming to each. Tell me if you’re bringing friends as
well, which is highly recommended . 😀 If there’s anything URGENT email
me at tommy.firefly@gmail.com and for less urgent things tweet
@hexachordal or comment on my YouTube channel.    
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql3xNaT_dBk;

Strawberry Fields
Close to @ 72nd St. Entrance to the Park
(3p – 6p, Free)
http://tommilsom.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=140273511006&ref=ts

=====Also on Saturday=====

Burner Beach Drum and Dance

Beach Drum & Dance, Sandy Hook Beach, NJ hosted by Mideast
DrumDanceJam Drum & Dance Circle Assoc of NJ/NY.  For more complete
information please visit:
For driving directions to Sandy Hook: http://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/sandyhookdrivingdirections.htm

Music/Arts – Jam Session
(5p – 7:30p, $5)
Sandy Hook Beach, NJ
mail@luismanuelpercussion.com
http://www.luismanuelpercussion.com/Sandyhook_info_1.htm

=====Also on Saturday=====

Astrology Demystified with Montgomery Taylor

About    Our best kept secret! Monty Taylor is East West’s official
astrologer and provides monthly guidance to the staff as they run the
growing businesses of East West. Monty is in high demand in the NYC
business and entertainment community. Now you can learn why he is NY’s
Favorite Astrologer.  Monty will provide a free natal chart to all
students attending his workshops.   Please call 212-243-5994 to submit
your birth information at least 3 days before a class.

East West Books Cafe
78 5th Ave
(5:30 – 8p, $25)
http://www.eastwestnyc.com/events.html?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D78733300%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D

=====Also Saturday=====

Dances of Vice Third Year Anniversary Party

Complimentary lashings of specialty Hendrick’s Gin punch for the
first 100 guests! Hendrick’s cocktails offered throughout the evening
at most unusually discounted prices.  Come, celebrate with us another
year of jubilance, decadence and depravity amongst the finest of femmes
and fellows at Dances of Vice. Entering our third year, a new saga of
forgotten eras unfolds, as Dances of Vice joins forces with the sensual
sophisticates of Company  XIV to continue our nocturnal phenomena at
the “Dance Eden” that is their theater in Carroll Gardens. Our Third
Year Anniversary Party will feature a musical performance by Miss Shien
Lee with the scintillating syncopations of Grandpa Musselman and His
Syncopators, and the exhilarating dramatics of Company XIV.  Also: dov
Neo-Victorian Sunday Brunch, August 9th @ The Montauk Club, featuring
Voltaire, Kristin Costa, and Erin Williams.  Dress Code: 1920-40s,
Victorian, Rococo, Shanghai Vice, Visions of Weimar, La Vie Parisienne,
Golden Age of Hollywood, Voodoo Rhythms, Scenes of Dynasty, Funeral for
Catbone, Blue Moon Masquerade, Murder Mystery, Les Secrets du Boudoir,
flapper, vamp, dandy…Directions: F train to Carroll St or N to Union
St. 303 Bond is between Union and Sackett.  Note: NHK, Japan’s public
broadcasting organization, will be filming at this event for their
upcoming documentary on Neo-Victorian style and subculture.

303 Bond Street Theater –
303 Bond St, Brooklyn
(9p, show at 10p, $10)
http://www.dancesofvice.com
rsvp facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125816842672

=====Sunday, August 16=====

Alash: Old New Tuvan Music  at the CoSM Art Sanctuary

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique
for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional
Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing. Alash are
deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same
time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music
must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with
western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and
new, yet true to their Tuvan musical Heritage.

(4p – 6p, $10)
Cosm Art Sanctaury
46 Deer Hill Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY, (845) 297-2323
info@cosm.org
http://www.alashensemble.com
http://ww.cosm. org

=====Sunday, August 16=====

Drum and Dance / “Community in Rhythm Circle

Come join us for an afternoon of Drum & Dance, and share the
spirit, energy, and joy of creating rhythm together. This is a relaxed
but energetic circle, open to everyone who loves rhythm. Newcomers are
warmly welcomed – No experience necessary.  The focus is on jamming (
and dancing – dancers and belly dancers welcome ) with a friendly and
spirited rhythm community. Some percussion instruments and drums will
be available, but please bring your own if you have them. We will also
be playing Native American Flutes.  We’ll be playing in the spacious
(and air conditioned!) back room of the lovely Pianos Bar & Grill.
Plenty of parking should be available on Broad St. and adjacent
streets.  Facilitated by:  Joachim J Becker LMT and Dana McCurdy.  No
Cover (but food and drink is available in the front room.)

Pianos Bar and Grill
36 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ; (973) 743-7208
(4p – 7p, free)
http://NJHolisticHealthServices.com
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/NY-NJ-DrumCircles/

=====August 15 and 16=====

Blinkie Workshop Burner Fundraiser

Hey Burners,  Just wanted to let you know that we’re continuing our fundraiser for
Camps Image Node and Disorient (two of the blinkiest camps at Burning
Man) with another Blinky Tupperware Party this weekend.  If you’re
interested in buying a Volver and learning how to solder + put it
together, the Nodelab will be open both days this weekend, so you can
get your Boom Boat and your solder on too.  If you haven’t seen Volver,
it is a 6×6 blinky kit with patterns by Imagenode and Disorient
members. You will be blinking in style. It comes in red, blue, green,
white, yellow, orange, and pink.   Don’t worry if you’ve never soldered
before — we’ll teach you how and make sure your blinky works.  And if
you’re a nerd, we’ll get you started on hacking it.  Kits will cost $40
cash at the studio, $5 cheaper than on the Internets.  Please RSVP as
we have a bunch of soldering irons but don’t want to keep you waiting.
It takes 2-2.5 hours to put together a blinky if you’ve never soldered
before, so we’ll have slots at 2 PM and 5 PM both days.  Please specify
Saturday or Sunday and 2 or 5 PM when you RSVP to twina@imagenode.org. 
All funds will go towards helping Image Node and Disorient blow your
mind on the playa.

Twin A
Image Node
RSVP to twina@imagenode.org
http://www.imagenode.org/blinky09/

=====Tuesday, August 18=====

Open House at  Nurture’s Path, from 6-9pm.

A group of practitioners will also be on hand to provide more
information about their healing modalities and give complimentary
mini-sessions.  The event is free to attend and open to the public and
press.  In addition to shopping and pampering, guests will also be
treated to healthy snacks and beverages, special one-time only
discounts, and be entered into a raffle to win some of the products for
sale.  The first 25 guests will receive an exclusive gift bag.  
Practitioners participating in the event include: Therese Sibon, L.Ac.
(Auricular Acupuncture), Monica Hall (Reiki), Wambui Bahati(Emotional
Freedom Technique), Janet Cristenfeld (Group Meditation),Susanne Chakan
(Tibetan Energy Healing sessions), Melissa Elstein(Reiki), Jennette
Cable (Classical Homeopathy), Kat Katsanis (Angel Therapy) and Jean
Ferraraccio (Manifesting Abundance), Lucey Harley (Young Living
Essential Oils), Claudia Colombo (Fabula Organic Skincare).

Nurture’s Path Healing Arts
1133 Broadway, Suite 1020; 212-741-0903
RSVP to nurturespath@aol.com.
(6p – 9p, Free)
http://www.nurturespath.com

=====Wednesday, August 19=====

Re-fusing Structures – Week 6: Affect, Creativity & Action

Affective Politics and the Imagination of Everyday Resistance with
Jack Z. Bratich & Stevphen Shukaitis.  Recently, “affect” has been
a key concept for research in politics, aesthetics, marketing,
neuroscience, and sociology. This course seeks to draw together some of
the more innovative work within this “affective turn,” focusing on the
political composition of subjectivities, especially via cultural
practices.  After a survey of some conceptual foundations of
affectivity, we explore its relation to group-formation, labor,
technology, value, passions (fear, panic, trauma, joy, love), actions,
and creativity. The course will feature guest speakers engaged in
affective politics and involve group discussions on the affective
nature of practices participants are involved in.  Pre-register in
person at Bluestockings.  Course participants need to submit their
payment prior to the first meeting (cash only). There will be a maximum
enrollment of 20 students for this course.  Please check the website
for the reading list beforehand.

Bluestockings
172 Allen Street btwn Stanton & Rivington
$35 – 55 – 75 sliding scale
(4p – $35 to $75 Suggested)
http://stevphen.mahost.org

====Also on Wednesday=====

Feng Shui and Clutter at the Open Center

Find out what Feng Shui says about the effects and placement of
clutter and how it can be used as a tool to help us clear clutter. At
the end of this session, we will be ready to apply nine simple steps to
achieve an uncluttered space and mind.
Wednesday, August 19, 8-10pm
09SAF02TD

New York Open Center
22 E. 30th St.; Ph: 212.219.2527
(8-10pm, $30)
http://www.opencenter.org/feng-shui-for-new-yorkers-2/

=====Thursday, August 20=====

The Edible Garden – Restoring Heritage Varieties to Our tables

*Preserving America’s Food Traditions.*  Begin the evening with a
fascinating panel discussion about “Restoring Heritage Varieties to Our
Tables.  This panel discussion will include a brief introduction on
Slow Food USA’s biodiversity program and how home gardeners,
orchardists, farmers and chefs can all play a role in conserving rare
and place-based fruit and vegetable varieties.  This is the final night
of “Edible Evenings: A Celebration of Wine, Beer, and Food,” a series
highlighting the Edible Garden, where a Newtown Pippin will be planted
in September.  Presenters: Slow Food NYC’s David Buchanan, Ben Watson,
Ed Yowell, and Newtown Pippin Restoration and Celebration founder Erik
Baard (watch him turn 41 — a veritable heirloom age — right before your
eyes.)  Apple saplings donated to NYC community gardens, public spaces,
and schools for the Newtown Pippin Restoration and Celebration were
purchased by Green Apple Cleaners (http://www.greenapplecleaners.com)
and cared for by the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s Greenbelt
Native Plant Center. 
(http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/gnpc/index.html).
NYC Councilman James Genarro entered a resolution to declare the
Newtown Pippin the official apple of the Big Apple! More information
here:  http://www.newtownpippin.org.  Then join Josh Viertel for a
conversation about Slow Food and the sustainable movement and finish
the evening with a Waterlily Concert featuring bluegrass by M Shanghai
String Band.  Directions:

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY
(6p – 9p, $20 with light supper, wine and bear available for purchase)
ebaard@greenapplecleaners.com
http://www.nybg.org/visit_the_garden/directions.php
Tix: http://www.nybg.org/edible_garden/index_tickets.html

=====Also Thursday, August 20=====

Genetic Drift

Psybotik and Phoenix Circle Present this event.  It is an evening of
Techno, Electro House, Breaks, Tech House and Proggy Psy.  Happy Hour
until 8pm.  Tony Unorhodox, Gavin, Third Ear Syndrome, Electrik, Mayur,
Dysform

Libation
137 Ludlow
(6p-4a, Free before 12, $10 after)
21+ w/ID

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How to Dry Magic Mushrooms: Best Practices
Read to learn more about specifics for the best practices on how to dry magic mushrooms after harvesting season.

How to Buy Psilocybin Spores
Interested in psilocybin mushrooms? We’ll walk you through all you need to know to obtain mushroom spores. Nosh on this delish How To guide.

Hippie Flipping: When Shrooms and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Explore the mechanics of hippie flipping and how to safely experiment.

Having Sex on Shrooms: Good or Bad Idea?
Is having sex on shrooms a good idea or an accident waiting to happen? Find out in our guide to sex on magic mushrooms.

Gold Cap Shrooms Guide: Spores, Effects, Identification
Read this guide to learn more about the different characteristics of gold cap mushrooms, and how they differ from other psilocybin species.

Guide to Cooking with Magic Mushrooms
From cookies to smoothies and sandwiches, we cover various methods of cooking with magic mushrooms for the ultimate snack.

2020 Election: The Decriminalize Psilocybin Movement
Are you curious if mushrooms will follow in marijuana’s footsteps? Read to learn about how the U.S. is moving to decriminalize psilocybin.

Oregon’s Initiative to Legalize Mushrooms | Initiative Petition 34
Oregon continues to push ahead with their initiative to legalize Psilocybin in 2020. The measure received its official title and now needs signatures.

Canada Approves Psilocybin Treatment for Terminally-Ill Cancer Patients
Canada’s Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu approved the use of psilocybin to help ease anxiety and depression of four terminal cancer patients.

Mapping the DMT Experience
With only firsthand experiences to share, how can we fully map the DMT experience? Let’s explore what we know about this powerful psychedelic.

Guide to Machine Elves and Other DMT Entities
This guide discusses machine elves, clockwork elves, and other common DMT entities that people experience during a DMT trip.

Is the DMT Experience a Hallucination? 
What if the DMT realm was the real world, and our everyday lives were merely a game we had chosen to play?

How to Store DMT
Not sure how to store DMT? Read this piece to learn the best practices and elements of advice to keep your stuff fresh.

What Does 5-MeO-DMT Show Us About Consciousness?
How does our brain differentiate between what’s real and what’s not? Read to learn what can 5-MeO-DMT show us about consciousness.

How to Smoke DMT: Processes Explained
There are many ways to smoke DMT and we’ve outlined some of the best processes to consider before embarking on your journey.

How to Ground After DMT
Knowing what to expect from a DMT comedown can help you integrate the experience to gain as much value as possible from your journey.

How To Get DMT
What kind of plants contain DMT? Are there other ways to access this psychedelic? Read on to learn more about how to get DMT.

How DMT is Made: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wonder how to make DMT? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how DMT is made.

Having Sex on DMT: What You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered about sex on DMT? Learn how the God Molecule can influence your intimate experiences.

Does the Human Brain Make DMT? 
With scientific evidence showing us DMT in the brain, what can we conclude it is there for? Read on to learn more.

How to Use DMT Vape Pens
Read to learn all about DMT vape pens including: what to know when vaping, what to expect when purchasing a DMT cartridge, and vaping safely.

DMT Resources
This article is a comprehensive DMT resource providing extensive information from studies, books, documentaries, and more. Check it out!

Differentiating DMT and Near-Death Experiences
Some say there are similarities between a DMT trip and death. Read our guide on differentiating DMT and near-death experiences to find out.

DMT Research from 1956 to the Edge of Time
From a representative sample of a suitably psychedelic crowd, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who couldn’t tell you all about Albert Hofmann’s enchanted bicycle ride after swallowing what turned out to be a massive dose of LSD. Far fewer, however, could tell you much about the world’s first DMT trip.

The Ultimate Guide to DMT Pricing
Check out our ultimate guide on DMT pricing to learn what to expect when purchasing DMT for your first time.

DMT Milking | Reality Sandwich
Indigenous cultures have used 5-MeO-DMT for centuries. With the surge in demand for psychedelic toad milk, is DMT Milking harming the frogs?

Why Does DMT Pervade Nature?
With the presence of DMT in nature everywhere – including human brains – why does it continue to baffle science?

DMT Substance Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to DMT has everything you want to know about this powerful psychedelic referred to as “the spirit molecule”.

DMT for Depression: Paving the Way for New Medicine
We’ve been waiting for an effective depression treatment. Studies show DMT for depression works even for treatment resistant patients.

Beating Addiction with DMT
Psychedelics have been studied for their help overcoming addiction. Read how DMT is helping addicts beat their substance abuse issues.

DMT Extraction: Behind the Scientific Process
Take a look at DMT extraction and the scientific process involved. Learn all you need to know including procedures and safety.

Microdosing DMT & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing DMT.

DMT Art: A Look Behind Visionary Creations
An entire genre of artwork is inspired by psychedelic trips with DMT. Read to learn about the entities and visions behind DMT art.

Changa vs. DMT: What You Need to Know
While similar (changa contains DMT), each drug has its own unique effect and feeling. Let’s compare and contrast changa vs DMT.

5-MeO-DMT Guide: Effects, Benefits, Safety, and Legality
5-Meo-DMT comes from the Sonora Desert toad. Here is everything you want to know about 5-Meo-DMT and how it compares to 4-AcO-DMT.

4-AcO-DMT Guide: Benefits, Effects, Safety, and Legality
This guide tells you everything about 4 AcO DMT & 5 MeO DMT, that belong to the tryptamine class, and are similar but slightly different to DMT.

How Much Does LSD Cost? When shopping around for that magical psychedelic substance, there can be many uncertainties when new to buying LSD. You may be wondering how much does LSD cost? In this article, we will discuss what to expect when purchasing LSD on the black market, what forms LSD is sold in, and the standard breakdown of buying LSD in quantity.   Navy Use of LSD on the Dark Web The dark web is increasingly popular for purchasing illegal substances. The US Navy has now noticed this trend with their staff. Read to learn more.   Having Sex on LSD: What You Need to Know Can you have sex on LSD? Read our guide to learn everything about sex on acid, from lowered inhibitions to LSD users quotes on sex while tripping.   A Drug That Switches off an LSD Trip A pharmaceutical company is developing an “off-switch” drug for an LSD trip, in the case that a bad trip can happen. Some would say there is no such thing.   Queen of Hearts: An Interview with Liz Elliot on Tim Leary and LSD The history of psychedelia, particularly the British experience, has been almost totally written by men. Of the women involved, especially those who were in the thick of it, little has been written either by or about them. A notable exception is Liz Elliot.   LSD Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety LSD, Lysergic acid diethylamide, or just acid is one of the most important psychedelics ever discovered. What did history teach us?   Microdosing LSD & Common Dosage Explained Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing LSD.   LSD Resources Curious to learn more about LSD? This guide includes comprehensive LSD resources containing books, studies and more.   LSD as a Spiritual Aid There is common consent that the evolution of mankind is paralleled by the increase and expansion of consciousness. From the described process of how consciousness originates and develops, it becomes evident that its growth depends on its faculty of perception. Therefore every means of improving this faculty should be used.   Legendary LSD Blotter Art: A Hidden Craftsmanship Have you ever heard of LSD blotter art? Explore the trippy world of LSD art and some of the top artists of LSD blotter art.   LSD and Exercise: Does it Work? LSD and exercise? Learn why high-performing athletes are taking hits of LSD to improve their overall potential.   Jan Bastiaans Treated Holocaust Survivors with LSD Dutch psychiatrist, Jan Bastiaans administered LSD-assisted therapy to survivors of the Holocaust. A true war hero and pioneer of psychedelic-therapy.   LSD and Spiritual Awakening I give thanks for LSD, which provided the opening that led me to India in 1971 and brought me to Neem Karoli Baba, known as Maharajji. Maharajji is described by the Indians as a “knower of hearts.”   How LSD is Made: Everything You Need to Know Ever wonder how to make LSD? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how LSD is made.   How to Store LSD: Best Practices Learn the best way to store LSD, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long LSD lasts when stored.   Bicycle Day: The Discovery of LSD Every year on April 19th, psychonauts join forces to celebrate Bicycle Day. Learn about the famous day when Albert Hoffman first discovered the effects of LSD.   Cary Grant: A Hollywood Legend On LSD Cary Grant was a famous actor during the 1930’s-60’s But did you know Grant experimented with LSD? Read our guide to learn more.   Albert Hofmann: LSD — My Problem Child Learn about Albert Hofmann and his discovery of LSD, along with the story of Bicycle Day and why it marks a historic milestone.   Babies are High: What Does LSD Do To Your Brain What do LSD and babies have in common? Researchers at the Imperial College in London discover that an adult’s brain on LSD looks like a baby’s brain.   1P LSD: Effects, Benefits, Safety Explained 1P LSD is an analogue of LSD and homologue of ALD-25. Here is everything you want to know about 1P LSD and how it compares to LSD.   Francis Crick, DNA & LSD Type ‘Francis Crick LSD’ into Google, and the result will be 30,000 links. Many sites claim that Crick (one of the two men responsible for discovering the structure of DNA), was either under the influence of LSD at the time of his revelation or used the drug to help with his thought processes during his research. Is this true?   What Happens If You Overdose on LSD? A recent article presented three individuals who overdosed on LSD. Though the experience was unpleasant, the outcomes were remarkably positive.

The Ayahuasca Experience
Ayahuasca is both a medicine and a visionary aid. You can employ ayahuasca for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual repair, and you can engage with the power of ayahuasca for deeper insight and realization. If you consider attainment of knowledge in the broadest perspective, you can say that at all times, ayahuasca heals.

 

Trippy Talk: Meet Ayahuasca with Sitaramaya Sita and PlantTeachers
Sitaramaya Sita is a spiritual herbalist, pusangera, and plant wisdom practitioner formally trained in the Shipibo ayahuasca tradition.

 

The Therapeutic Value of Ayahuasca
My best description of the impact of ayahuasca is that it’s a rocket boost to psychospiritual growth and unfolding, my professional specialty during my thirty-five years of private practice.

 

Microdosing Ayahuasca: Common Dosage Explained
What is ayahuasca made of and what is considered a microdose? Explore insights with an experienced Peruvian brewmaster and learn more about this practice.

 

Ayahuasca Makes Neuron Babies in Your Brain
Researchers from Beckley/Sant Pau Research Program have shared the latest findings in their study on the effects of ayahuasca on neurogenesis.

 

The Fatimiya Sufi Order and Ayahuasca
In this interview, the founder of the Fatimiya Sufi Order,  N. Wahid Azal, discusses the history and uses of plant medicines in Islamic and pre-Islamic mystery schools.

 

Consideration Ayahuasca for Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Research indicates that ayahuasca mimics mechanisms of currently accepted treatments for PTSD. In order to understand the implications of ayahuasca treatment, we need to understand how PTSD develops.

 

Brainwaves on Ayahuasca: A Waking Dream State
In a study researchers shared discoveries showing ingredients found in Ayahuasca impact the brainwaves causing a “waking dream” state.

 

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a pro cannabis Peruvian Shaman.

 

Ayahuasca Retreat 101: Everything You Need to Know to Brave the Brew
Ayahuasca has been known to be a powerful medicinal substance for millennia. However, until recently, it was only found in the jungle. Word of its deeply healing and cleansing properties has begun to spread across the world as many modern, Western individuals are seeking spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. More ayahuasca retreat centers are emerging in the Amazon and worldwide to meet the demand.

 

Ayahuasca Helps with Grief
A new study published in psychopharmacology found that ayahuasca helped those suffering from the loss of a loved one up to a year after treatment.

 

Ayahuasca Benefits: Clinical Improvements for Six Months
Ayahuasca benefits can last six months according to studies. Read here to learn about the clinical improvements from drinking the brew.

 

Ayahuasca Culture: Indigenous, Western, And The Future
Ayahuasca has been use for generations in the Amazon. With the rise of retreats and the brew leaving the rainforest how is ayahuasca culture changing?

 

Ayahuasca Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
The Amazonian brew, Ayahuasca has a long history and wide use. Read our guide to learn all about the tea from its beginnings up to modern-day interest.

 

Ayahuasca and the Godhead: An Interview with Wahid Azal of the Fatimiya Sufi Order
Wahid Azal, a Sufi mystic of The Fatimiya Sufi Order and an Islamic scholar, talks about entheogens, Sufism, mythology, and metaphysics.

 

Ayahuasca and the Feminine: Women’s Roles, Healing, Retreats, and More
Ayahuasca is lovingly called “grandmother” or “mother” by many. Just how feminine is the brew? Read to learn all about women and ayahuasca.

What Is the Standard of Care for Ketamine Treatments?
Ketamine therapy is on the rise in light of its powerful results for treatment-resistant depression. But, what is the current standard of care for ketamine? Read to find out.

What Is Dissociation and How Does Ketamine Create It?
Dissociation can take on multiple forms. So, what is dissociation like and how does ketamine create it? Read to find out.

Having Sex on Ketamine: Getting Physical on a Dissociative
Curious about what it could feel like to have sex on a dissociate? Find out all the answers in our guide to sex on ketamine.

Special K: The Party Drug
Special K refers to Ketamine when used recreationally. Learn the trends as well as safety information around this substance.

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

Ketamine vs. Esketamine: 3 Important Differences Explained
Ketamine and esketamine are used to treat depression. But what’s the difference between them? Read to learn which one is right for you: ketamine vs. esketamine.

Guide to Ketamine Treatments: Understanding the New Approach
Ketamine is becoming more popular as more people are seeing its benefits. Is ketamine a fit? Read our guide for all you need to know about ketamine treatments.

Ketamine Treatment for Eating Disorders
Ketamine is becoming a promising treatment for various mental health conditions. Read to learn how individuals can use ketamine treatment for eating disorders.

Ketamine Resources, Studies, and Trusted Information
Curious to learn more about ketamine? This guide includes comprehensive ketamine resources containing books, studies and more.

Ketamine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to ketamine has everything you need to know about this “dissociative anesthetic” and how it is being studied for depression treatment.

Ketamine for Depression: A Mental Health Breakthrough
While antidepressants work for some, many others find no relief. Read to learn about the therapeutic uses of ketamine for depression.

Ketamine for Addiction: Treatments Offering Hope
New treatments are offering hope to individuals suffering from addiction diseases. Read to learn how ketamine for addiction is providing breakthrough results.

Microdosing Ketamine & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing ketamine.

How to Ease a Ketamine Comedown
Knowing what to expect when you come down from ketamine can help integrate the experience to gain as much value as possible.

How to Store Ketamine: Best Practices
Learn the best ways how to store ketamine, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long ketamine lasts when stored.

How To Buy Ketamine: Is There Legal Ketamine Online?
Learn exactly where it’s legal to buy ketamine, and if it’s possible to purchase legal ketamine on the internet.

How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
How long does ketamine stay in your system? Are there lasting effects on your body? Read to discover the answers!

How Ketamine is Made: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wonder how to make Ketamine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how Ketamine is made.

Colorado on Ketamine: First Responders Waiver Programs
Fallout continues after Elijah McClain. Despite opposing recommendations from some city council, Colorado State Health panel recommends the continued use of ketamine by medics for those demonstrating “excited delirium” or “extreme agitation”.

Types of Ketamine: Learn the Differences & Uses for Each
Learn about the different types of ketamine and what they are used for—and what type might be right for you. Read now to find out!

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

MDMA & Ecstasy Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to MDMA has everything you want to know about Ecstasy from how it was developed in 1912 to why it’s being studied today.

How To Get the Most out of Taking MDMA as a Couple
Taking MDMA as a couple can lead to exciting experiences. Read here to learn how to get the most of of this love drug in your relationship.

Common MDMA Dosage & Microdosing Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing MDMA.

Having Sex on MDMA: What You Need to Know
MDMA is known as the love drug… Read our guide to learn all about sex on MDMA and why it is beginning to makes its way into couple’s therapy.

How MDMA is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make MDMA? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how MDMA is made.

Hippie Flipping: When Shrooms and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Explore the mechanics of hippie flipping and how to safely experiment.

How Cocaine is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make cocaine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how cocaine is made.

A Christmas Sweater with Santa and Cocaine
This week, Walmart came under fire for a “Let it Snow” Christmas sweater depicting Santa with lines of cocaine. Columbia is not merry about it.

Ultimate Cocaine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
This guide covers what you need to know about Cocaine, including common effects and uses, legality, safety precautions and top trends today.

NEWS: An FDA-Approved Cocaine Nasal Spray
The FDA approved a cocaine nasal spray called Numbrino, which has raised suspicions that the pharmaceutical company, Lannett Company Inc., paid off the FDA..

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Bioavailability
What is bioavailability and how can it affect the overall efficacy of a psychedelic substance? Read to learn more.

Cannabis Research Explains Sociability Behaviors
New research by Dr. Giovanni Marsicano shows social behavioral changes occur as a result of less energy available to the neurons. Read here to learn more.

The Cannabis Shaman
If recreational and medical use of marijuana is becoming accepted, can the spiritual use as well? Experiential journalist Rak Razam interviews Hamilton Souther, founder of the 420 Cannabis Shamanism movement…

Cannabis Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to Cannabis has everything you want to know about this popular substances that has psychedelic properties.

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a procannabis Peruvian Shaman.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Versus Single-Molecule CBD
A ground-breaking study has documented the superior therapeutic properties of whole plant Cannabis extract as compared to synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), challenging the medical-industrial complex’s notion that “crude” botanical preparations are less effective than single-molecule compounds.

Cannabis Has Always Been a Medicine
Modern science has already confirmed the efficacy of cannabis for most uses described in the ancient medical texts, but prohibitionists still claim that medical cannabis is “just a ruse.”

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