In this issue of Souldish on the Radar, NYC Events, find out how you can get Stranded with Winkel and Balktick at their Galapagos Islands Warehouse Adventure, witness the return of cool, learn about lighting in video and photography or how Body Heat is smashing open femme stereotypes, watch No Impact Man, Chakrasize your body, or celebrate the full moon with Alex Grey and the CoSM crew upstate, plus more. Have fun! Please send event listings to Salma@souldish.com.
’til next week,
Salma
)))))Souldish Featured Events(((((
1. Rebirth 8/29 (Cancelled)
2. Stranded 9/5
3. Evolve Yoga and Music Festival 9/4 – 9/8
4. Other events
5. Workshops
6. Future Mischief
7. ID Project call for participants
8. Special Announcement about the Meetup at the Horizon’s conference from the Psychedelic and Entheogenic Society of New York City
9. Links
=====Saturday, September 5=====
Stranded : September 5 : Burn Night : NYC A Galapagos Islands Warehouse Adventure
On September 5, join Winkel & Balktick on another epic voyage to a pristine equatorial archipelago. For on this night, armed with a slew of beakers, bunsen burners, polymerase chain reactions, artists, tinkerers and charlatans, we will climb aboard the HMS Beagle. Our destination? The Galapagos Islands. Naturally, you’ve been selected to join us. Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Origin of Species with lava lizards, finches, enormous tortoises, beach-combing penguins, eels, sharks, and lest we forget, the dark-rumped petrel.On Saturday, September 5, Winkel & Balktick will once again work their warehouse-sized magic to present an unforgettable evening of DJs, live music, performance, art installations, activities, costumes and an island full of new friends. Don’t miss worshiping at the Temple of the Gamelatron, a chance to kick back and relax at the El Tortuga Spa & Resort, suspenseful aerial performances, and of course, dancing till sunrise. Nearly one year ago, Winkel & Balktick led a motley crew on a journey to a magical desert island, full of merrymaking and enchantment. Sunset to sunrise, they were heartily entertained by the natives’ artistic gifts, dancing and sumptuous desserts. It was a night to remember, and the tales of what transpired there are spoken of in hushed tones of awe and legend. For the past year, Winkel & Balktick have been adrift, searching for their next oasis. Near and far, they brazenly made their way through straits and capes, stopping at every island along their wayward path. Month after month, they met with tribal elders, courtiers, craftsman and jesters. They surveyed countless vistas and coves, sampled local delicacies and participated in exotic mating rituals. Finally… just a few short weeks ago, nearly one year after their initial voyage, their prayers were answered. Just below Red Hook in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, they ventured deep inside the confines of the Irving T. Bush Terminal, once the largest industrial park in the world. They discovered a sprawling complex of piers, docks, warehouses, factories and railroads. There, they stumbled upon the HMS Beagle. Within the Beagle’s vast hull lurk two 13,000 square foot cabins overlooking the East River. This will be the Beagle’s first journey of this nature, but it will certainly not be its last. On September 5, the Beagle will set out on its maiden voyage, along with a crew of beakers, bunsen burners, polymerase chain reactions, artists, tinkerers and charlatans. Leave Brooklyn far behind, and venture to our destination… The Galapagos Islands! Naturally, you’ve been selected to join us! Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Origin of Species with lava lizards, finches, enormous tortoises, beach-combing penguins, eels, sharks, the blue-footed booby, and lest we forget, the dark-rumped petrel. Featuring: House, techno, disco and dubstep mating experiments with DJs…BeenJammin’, Arrow Chrome, D_Juice, Reza, Zemi17. Witness live trip-hop, hip-hop and drum n bass from…ZXL, Miss Angelina, Sistine Criminals, Psyche Corporation, Tajna Tanovic. installations, performances, activities, games and other
revolutionary discoveries as well.
At a Never-Before-Seen Warehouse of Historic Proportions in Brooklyn.
(9p until Morning, $15 adv, $20 dr) 21+
You Must RSVP to Attend! stranded@wandbnyc.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=109632003771
http://www.wandbnyc.com/
=====September 4, 5, 6=====
Evolve Yoga and Music Festival – A Conscious Yoga and Music Community (Best Music Festie in NJ)
A three day music celebration of the creative human spirit. Please refer to the website for band lineup.
The Evolve Music and Yoga Festival is about improving ourselves and our communities. (In 2009, Evolvefest is donating $1 of every ticket sold to non-profit, Pass It Along (passitalong.org), whose mission is Awesome! To awaken, validate and nourish the innate desire to give back by mobilizing youth as community partners.) Evolve is a 3 day celebration of National Yoga Month (Sept.) that brings together 70+ bands, yoga, visionary art, environmentalism, education, and thousands from the community in a lively exchange of energy and ideas. The agenda: 3 Days of Music and Yoga and 2 nights of camping at the Hidden Valley Club in Vernon, NJ. Evolve is a participant-driven experience for people who wish to practice lifestyles of health and sustainability. Youth and Elders alike are called to come together- to communicate, to empower and to inspire one another. Evolve celebrates the creative source that dwells in every human heart and our unlimited potential to create positive change. Presently we have a window of opportunity that allows us to take responsibility for our future. We can initiate enduring change at the local, national and global levels. We invite you to come join us Labor Day weekend to communicate, to celebrate and to begin building the world of peace, creativity and beauty that we all wish to see.
($20 for day pass only good until 10p; $125 wknd camping passs;
Free: Children 12, adults over 70 and people with special needs and developmentally disabled; Teen Special – Pay your age for a day pass. Regular camping pass rates apply to teen campers.
Hidden Valley Club
44 Breakneck Rd
Vernon, NJ (973) 764-6161
http://www.hiddenvalleynj.com/
http://www.evolvefest.org
)))))Other Events(((((
=====Friday, August 28=====
6362MetaForce Presents the Brooklyn Summer Stomp :: Redux ::
Bajao out the vote for a new NYC Mayor [*Bajao ~ [ba-Jaow ] ~ (v/n/adj/adv) ~ From the Hindi: Bajao. To Play/Play/Play Hard/Playing like never before /in a Playful Spirit] On Friday 8/28/09 6362MetaForce invites you to Stomp your support for democracy. Reverend Billy is making a stand against King Bloomberg, and we’re supporting him with a get-out-the-vote Stomp-fest featuring live San Francisco Dubstep courtesy of Heyoka (Muti Music) & live Hungarian NightPsytrance direct from Budapest by 1rgum 3urgum. There will also be DJ Sets from Vishwaatmaaa (6362MetaForce) vs. Fria (Tantrumm Records) & Gavin (Spectra) – Live Painting by the Slobtown Collaborative – Psychic Readings by Psychic Hank – Visually Transformed Psychedelic Environment by Julien Seyer Loiselle – Midnite Mass with Reverend Billy and his Choir – Costumes – Craziness… What more can we say? Directions: Subway G to Greenpoint Ave.
Club Exit
149 Greenpoint Ave.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn;
(10p – 6a, $20 online or bf 11:30pm, or $25 @ door after) This is a fundraiser http://www.6362MetaForce.net Xx BooM xX
=====Saturday, August 29=====
Lighting on a Budget, Saturdays August 29 & September 5,
Think creatively with light sources and learn how to shape light with limited materials and economic means. Whether you’re shooting still or video, we’ll cover do-it-yourself skills that you can pull off with common objects found in a typical New York City apartment.
(2:30 to 5:30 p, $ See website)
3rd Ward
195 Morgan Avenue
http://www.3rdward.com/3rdwardclasses/lighting-on-a-budget.html
====Also on Saturday=====
The Return of Cool : Literally
The infamous ferry boat has added snow and a swimming pool for an unforgettable all night winter themed party to close the summer. Incredible music, drinks, fire, snow and water dancing till sunrise. Featuring a dozen music acts, performers and ice-fishing. For details and location RSVP with password *Danger*
http://www.bushwickboat.com/
=====Monday, August 31=====
Performance: Body Heat “Femme Porn Tour”
Fierce, sassy, and irreverent, Body Heat is a group of artists set upon smashing open femme stereotypes, hotly. Porn, kink, smut, erotica… They entertain while challenging the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and feminism. You’ll come to them and you’ll ask for more. Please join Kathleen Delaney, Diana Cage, Meliza Banales, Nicky Click, Gigi Frost, Al Schlong, and Leslie Freeman for some good kinked-up femme fun.
(7p, $10)
Bluestocking Books
172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington :: 212.777.6028
http://www.bluestockings.com
=====Wednesday, September 2=====
Chakracize Your Life with Chakra Healer Kiana Love
Relax, ground, energize, and find balance. Take a journey through the seven energy centers (chakras) of the body. Chakracize employs a unique blend of yoga, dance, meditation, breath, toning, and more. Come away with simple, effective tools you can use throughout the week to help you focus, relieve stress, and be present in your body. Bring a yoga mat & wear comfortable clothes. Open to all levels. Handicapped accessible. Weekly class starts September 2nd. Make sure to follow the precise directions to get into the building. It can be tricky. The main door is locked and you have to walk through another building to get there. Ask when you register and follow the signs if you can find them.
(6-7p, $20) – must preregister
Nurture’s Path Healing Arts
1133 Broadway, Suite 1020
Contact kakini@gmail.com or visit KakiniHealth.com for more info.
=====Also on Wednesday=====
No Impact Man
In November 2006, author and self-proclaimed environmentalist Colin Beavan left his liberal complacency behind, vowing to make as little environmental impact as possible for a year. The No Impact Project meant no automated transportation, no electricity, no non-local food, and no material consumption. To Colin, no problem, until his wife Michelle and two year-old daughter are dragged into the fray. Filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein provide a front-row seat into the familial strains and strengthened bonds that result from a family’s struggle with this radical lifestyle change. This screening launches the film’s theatrical release by Oscilloscope Pictures. Followed by a Q&A and reception with Colin Beavan, Michelle Conlin and filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein. Organic wine will be served. Colin will be signing his new book No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process.
(See times at website, $7 members/students/children 6-12; $8 seniors; $11 public. Cash only box office)
Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th St. btwn Amsterdam & Broadway Take the stairway or elevator to the upper level.
Http://www.tickets.filmlinc.com ($1.25 surcharge)
=====Thursday, September 3=====
Andriana Live @ the Mercury Lounge
Eargasms. Eyegasms.Born of Energy, Color and Sound. A Breath of Life. A Visual Explosion of Internal Expression. A Bright Light. Love. A Feeling. A LIVE Experience. I am soooo excited to announce that on Thursday, September 3rd @ 7:30pm, Adriana is playing LIVE @ the Mercury Lounge along side some of her best friends Fixer. Empire City Motorcade, Unisex Salon. Tickets are most likely going to sell out and I would hate for you to miss the show. So be sure to purchase them ahead of time. Prepare for an evening of special treats. I will be accompanied by my Amazzzzing band Brent, Morgan, Josh & Jaime. There will also be special guests, miss prima ballerina Melissa DeLorenzo & a beautiful violinist. I’ve Compiled my arts into Projected visuals I discovered on my journey through Eyegasmland. I also handmade some very special souvenirs such as Custom Arted Andriana Santiago EP Cds, handmade merch shirts, buttons, keychains, posters, stickers and Love Note Boxes.
(7:30p, $12)
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston St
MercuryLoungeNYC.com
Adv tix: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000042F7F11B7D11artistid=851742&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
http://www.myspace.com/andrianasantiago
=====Friday, September 4=====
CoSM Full Moon @ The upstate CoSM Art Sanctuary
On each Full Moon we gather to focus energy on manifesting a permanent public site for the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors and to celebrate the creative spirit in us all. Music, poetry and wisdom followed by drumming and dancing. Bring instruments. Drum and dance from 9pm to 12am. All attendees must be off-site by 1am.
(6:30p, $10)
CoSM Art Sanctuary
Wappinger Falls, NY
http://www.cosm
)))))Workshops(((((
OmWellness – Become a Licensed Nutrition Counselor
A 10 weekend, 120 hour, nutrition counseling program begins this fall at the OmWellness Nutrition School.
At a time when our entire planet is facing a health epidemic, it is our goal to educate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, about the best food and diet practices. It is our belief that the most renewable and sustainable source of energy on the planet is the human heart. Through our training program, we will teach anatomy and physiology, major nutrition theories, sustainability practices, and intuitive counseling skills. We will talk about the major political and industrial roadblocks to a healthy planet. We will hear from leading Medical Doctors, Scientists, and even Shamans and Holistic Health Practitioners in our visiting lecture series. But most importantly, we will challenge our students, over and over again, to transform their lives from the heart out. To become teachers and living examples of a vitality culture.
Contact Adam@OmWellness.org or visit OmWellness.org for more details. First Class September 12th at The Atmananda Yoga Studio in Manhattan
=====Friday, September 11=====
The Mission of Art with Alex and Allyson Grey
The mission of the artist is to make the soul perceptible. In this workshop, we will explore the role of an artist’s intention and conscience, and how we of the postmodern age can draw on the creative process as a spiritual path. As sacred artists, we align our will with the creative force of the cosmos, becoming microcosms of universal creativity. Through the divine imagination, artists offer to the world the pain and beauty of their soul as a gift to open the eyes and heal the collective. Learn how art can be a form of worship and service, and how an artist can follow the inner calling to creatively serve our physically and spiritually depleted world. This workshop will include a mixture of visioning, art making, slide talks, meditation, movement, and discussion based on required and recommended reading prior to the class, including the books The Mission of Art, and Art psalms. Course fee – $225 . Includes lunch and dinner. Limited overnight on-site accommodation available. Call for more information about housing and travel.
Friday, September 11th, 7pm – 10pm; Saturday, September 12th, 10am – 10pm; Sunday, September 13th, 10am – 1pm.
Course fee – $225 . Includes lunch and dinner
CoSM Art Sanctuary
Wappinger Falls, NY; (845) 297-2323
Email questions to workshops@cosm.org
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110226843284
http://www.cosm.org
=====Wednesday, September 16=====
Heartcore Dharma:
Introductory Course Wednesdays Starting September 16 (15 spots left.) Ongoing Course Mondays Starting September 14 (Only 10 spots left.) Sign up for in person class or Homelisten (Note that we have alternative payment options and limited workstudy available. No matter what, we make our courses available to anyone with a genuine commitment to practice and study. With any questions about installments or workstudy options, please email patrick@theidproject.org or call (212) 202-3608 with I.D. Project Founder Ethan Nichtern. Courses includes Guest Lectures by IDP Lineage Mentors Roshi O’Hara, Acharya Spiegel, Sharon Salzberg, Acharya Arawana Hayashi and Dr. Miles Neale. “In an age where everyone is trying to be hardcore…we can consistently train in being heartcore.” From One City: A Declaration of Interdependence by Ethan Nichtern.
http://theidproject.com
=====Friday, September 25=====
Broken Hearts, Healing Waters – A day of filling what is empty and emptying what is full
Brought to you by the School of Psychospiritual Studies. What blocks you from truly feeling the love that surrounds you in your life? This will be the focus of our group work which we continue in September. It is perhaps the ultimate quest of a lifetime, as yet it is the reason we go on living. The search for love, for ourselves, with our loved ones, is perhaps a major purpose of our lives. Even contributing to the healing of the world is a part of this larger idea. Yet we all have within ourselves the shadow side, a broken heart in certain places, the subconscious mind, which defends and protects against love, which misunderstands it in a certain way, which sees love as dangerous, or which looks for it in ways that leave us feeling empty or alone. We have places within that have never learned to take in and digest the love that is given to us. We will focus this day on learning to take in and digest the love that is offered in a way that is not toxic or barren; how to live joyfully including the broken places; how to be in meaningful connection with others without hurting ourselves in the process. A specific Kabbalistic healing will be taught as well as shadow work accessing the unconscious mind. Intro lecture and weekend retreat: November 11 7pm Intro Lecture Englewood NJ. November 20-22 Weekend Retreat Englewood, NJ. This work combines the Kabbalistic teachings in the lineage of Issac Luria; the practices, poetry and music of the Sufi Mystics; and skills for working with the unconscious patterns which cause suffering in relationships with others and ourselves. Lead by Dr. Shems Prinzivalli, this is an ongoing organic community of seekers, psychologists, businesspeople, physicians, teachers, healers and those of any walk of life who wish feel more fulfilled in their work life, or to improve the quality of their inner emotional world, their relationships and their spiritual well-being while remaining grounded in daily life. We are not “new age” in the usual sense, but we do combine spiritual teachings and practice with personal self-inquiry and change. We have a balance of male and female participation and we come together as a movable feast in community with like-minded others. We welcome all new people of any background, regardless of previous training in Kabbalah or Sufism. An inquiring and willing heart and mind are all that are necessary. Some words about the inner work are below as well as a brief article about our particular philosophy on Kabbalah. More info is available on our website. (www.energeticpsychology.com) About the Inner Work: We all have places within that we wish to avoid, hide, remove or otherwise keep far away from our lives. We all have places where we are broken. So too, our families and our world have broken places. These classes and community continue the exploration of how to find a place for those pieces and still have joy and well-being in our lives. We do not have to wait to be totally “healed” to begin having a good life. When we find a way to live with the parts we so despise, that embarrass us or make us feel less than others, a huge amount of energy becomes available to use in other more creative ways. In these classes and community, we use tools for accessing, understanding and giving space to the parts of ourselves we judge so harshly, primarily so that we can have more abundant, life-giving relationships and a fulfilling life. Even the cosmic physicists have discovered that the majority of the universe is made up of a substance called Dark Matter or Dark Light. This Dark Matter is the terrain we explore together at the level of the inner psyche and on the Kabbalistic map of the Tree of Life. This is an invitation to join us as we adventure into the underside of our minds and spirits to find joy and delight anyhow. The only requirement is that you be with us for the full day or on weekends for the entire time of both Sat and Sunday during the day. Fee: $88/day. CEU’s available. We are also listed on http://www.meetup.com
(10 a – 5p, $88/day)
School of Psychospiritual Studies
Brooklyn
For more info or to register online, click below or email Shems at jsprinzivalli@optonline
http://tinyurl.com/gspierJULY
)))))Future Mischief(((((
=====September 19, October 31, November ?=====
Unique forces are coming together to manifest a New York City fall that is as ferocious as it is luxurious. Your hint is this: September 19th, Nineteen Thirty Three, a celebration of desperation; October 10th, Lies, Lies, Lies and More Lies, a celebration of deception; October 31st Halloween Night, a celebration of illusion & masquerade; then in November something beautiful, ambitious and unsanctioned. Some would consider this… illegal. I smell Danger… 😉
)))))Call for Participants(((((
=====November 6 and 7=====
I want to tell you about an amazing fundraiser and event coming up Fri-Sat, November 6 & 7 by the ID Project
Sit Down, Rise Up is going to be a 24 meditation marathon organized by the ID Project. We will be sitting, as a group, for an entire 24 hours in the windows of ABC Home on 18th and Broadway! Two of us –Rafi Santo, IDP’s Integral Activism Director, and myself–will be sitting all 24 hours! We are asking people interested in this fundraiser to sign up to meditate for one 4-hour shift within the 24 hours (walking meditation and bathroom breaks included – no worries).
Sometimes I wish everyone in the IDP community could see all the emails, phone calls, facebook messages, tweets, and every other form of feedback we receive, telling us how unique and visionary they find our blend of Buddhism, Meditation, Activism, and Arts. Even if they’ve only connected to us online from Kansas or Australia (you’d be surprised how many have), via the blog or podcast, it is clear that the growing model and manifestation of our community is an inspiration for many people. But it seems that if we are going to develop further as a community, we need our own dedicated space to grow into and grow outward from, so that our growing Buddhism and meditation studies, our two great Activism projects, our Arts groups and Salons, and all our online media projects will have a true home.
To put it simply, our community is going to need its own community center!
This November’s fundraiser and meditation event is going to be the biggest event the IDP has ever put together, by far. The overall goal is raise enough funds secure a new home for the IDP! By Fall 2010 we hope to have our own space for all the great meditation, activism, arts, and media we produce. We even envision possibly having our own storefront. Our leadership estimates that to meet this goal, we need to raise at least $100,000 over the next year on top of our normal “shoestring-budget” operating expenses.
But as with most things interdependent… it all starts with you. Over 50 people have alread signed up to sit in this amazing practice environment. We are hoping to get at least 100 in all. Sitters will then get donations from friends and family willing to sponsor their meditation marathon.
Since the window display at ABC Homes has limited space, we are reaching out to those closest to the IDP first… you. The hope is that dedicated members will be willing to set a highly attainable personal goal of $480. That means getting 20 people to donate $24 each (one dollar for each hour of the marathon).
I think this will be an amazing experience most meditators and certainly any IDP member will not want to miss. So… are you interested? There are also other ways to be involved in the event -please feel free to directly share your personal concerns.
Details and many resources for how to get sponsors will be coming right after Labor Day, when the Fall season gets rolling. Right now we are just trying to get a list of committed sitters together before the summer comes to an end. Please RSVP to this email.
I’m sure you have a lot of questions. Feel free to ask away. Also, talk to Patrick, Andrew Bowler or Jerry Kolber – they are working on the event as well and will happily answer any questions you have.
Best Wishes,
Ethan Nichtern
ethan@theidproject.org
)))))Special Announcement from Horizons(((((
=====September 25 – 27=====
Announcing a new Meetup for Psychedelic and Entheogenic Society of New York City
What: Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics – September 25-27th in NYC
When: September 25, 2009 8:00 PM…and ALL WEEKEND LONG
Where:
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square S
New York, NY 10012
Horizons is an annual forum for learning about psychedelics, hosted by Judson Memorial Church in New York City. Its goal is to open a fresh dialogue about psychedelics and rethink their role in medicine, culture, history, spirituality and art.
Psychedelics are a unique class of psychoactive drugs that have been used by humans for thousands of years. In the 1950s and early 1960s, academic research with psychedelics yielded important discoveries in psychology and neuroscience. Just a few years later, they entered popular culture across North America, Europe and the world.
Questions about their safety, medical value, history and implications in politics and culture were unfortunately answered with numerous myths spread by both their users and the media. The millennial rave fever brought a similar wave of popularity and hysteria.
Recently, a renaissance in psychedelic research and dialogue has taken shape. Horizons brings together the brightest minds and boldest voices of this movement to share their insights and dreams for the future.
Here is the website: http://www.horizonsnyc.org/
Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics…
Here is even more information:
2009 Speakers
(alphabetical)
Alicia Danforth is a clinical psychedelic researcher and writer. Since 2006, she has coordinated and co-facilitated treatment sessions for Dr. Charles Grobs Harbor-UCLA cancer anxiety trial with psilocybin. She also oversees a nationwide Web-based recruitment effort for a similar trial currently underway at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Inspired by seeing first-hand how psychedelic therapy can relieve suffering, she began a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto. In 2008, she was a speaker on the ÒRising ResearchersÓ panel at the World Psychedelic Forum in Basel, Switzerland. This summer will mark her sixth year as a Sanctuary volunteer at Burning Man.
Earth Erowid co-created The Vaults of Erowid in 1996. This non-commercial web site collects data and publishes original research on the topic of visionary plants and drugs. The site receives over 250,000 unique visitors per month and has over 16,000 public documents and over 3000 images. Earth has written and edited hundreds of documents published on-line and his writing has also appeared in print publications such as The Resonance Project and The Entheogen Review, and he is a contributing editor to Trip magazine.
Fire Erowid co-created The Vaults of Erowid in 1996 (see description above). She has been the primary designer and chief editor of the Erowid site since its inception. Fire has innovated and developed drug information designs that have been emulated across the web. Her work is cited by newspapers, books, school education programs, college classes, and professional seminars around the world. Her well-referenced article “70 Common Drug Myths,” which appeared in The Resonance Project, exemplifies the dedication to straightforward, factual information that has become the hallmark of the Erowid web site. Fire is also a contributing editor to Trip magazine.
Bob Jesse is organizer of the Council on Spiritual Practices (csp.org/about), which aims to shift modernity’s awareness and practices with respect to primary religious experience (csp.org/PRE). CSP also encourages people to imagine and develop social contexts to contain such experiences and help them yield lasting benefit.
Through CSP, Bob and his colleagues initiated a study, conducted at Johns Hopkins and reported around the world, of the psychospiritual effects of psilocybin in healthy volunteers (csp.org/psilocybin). This expands the emphasis in hallucinogen research beyond the medical treatment of ill people to include the betterment of well people, contributing to a science of pro-social development.
On his home front, Bob is co-founder of a spiritual community formed around ecstatic dance. His formal training is in engineering.
Andy Letcher is a freelance writer, academic lecturer and folk-musician living in Oxford, UK. He lectures regularly at Oxford Brookes University on subjects as diverse as neo-Paganism, Shamanism, and theory in the Study of Religion. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom and Mad Thoughts on Mushrooms: Discourse and Power in the Study of Psychedelic Consciousness, published in the journal Anthropology of Consciousness. Known for his iconoclastic style, and with doctorates in both Ecology and the Study of Religion, he challenges us to question received wisdom about psychedelics and psychedelic history. A prolific song-writer, tunesmith and exponent of English Bagpipes, he fronts psych-folk band, Telling the Bees.
Valerie Mojeiko has worked with MAPS–the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies since 2000, facilitating research of the healing potentials of MDMA (Ecstasy), LSD, Ibogaine and other psychedelic medicines. In her work leading MAPS’ psychedelic harm-reduction project, Valerie has prepared over 200 volunteers to provide peer-based psychedelic emergency services from Burning Man to Tel Aviv. Formally educated at New College of Florida and the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
William A. Richards is a psychologist in the Psychiatry Department of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bayview Medical Center, currently pursuing research with entheogens, and also a clinician in private practice in Baltimore. His graduate degrees include M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, S.T.M. from Andover-Newton Theological School and Ph.D. from Catholic University, as well as studies with Abraham Maslow at Brandeis University and with Hanscarl Leuner at Georg-August University in Gttingen, Germany, where his involvement with psilocybin research originated in 1963. From 1967 to 1977, he pursued psychotherapy research with LSD, DPT, MDA and psilocybin at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, including protocols designed to investigate the promise of entheogens in the treatment of alcoholism, severe neuroses, narcotic addiction and the psychological distress associated with terminal cancer, and also their use in the training of religious and mental-health professionals. From 1977-1981, he was a member of the psychology faculty of Antioch University in Maryland. His publications began in 1966 with ÒImplications of LSD and Experimental Mysticism,Ó coauthored with Walter Pahnke, and published in the Journal of Religion and Health.
Steven Ross, M.D. is assistant professor of psychiatry and director of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at Bellevue Hospital, and associate director for education at New York University School of Medicine in New York City.
Franz X. Vollenweider, M.D. received his MD degree at the University of Zurich. He completed his doctoral thesis in experimental medicine at the Insitute of Toxicology of the University and ETH of Zurich, was trained in neurochemistry at the Brain Research Institute of the University of Zurich and in neuroimaging at the PET Center of the PSI-ETH. In 1994 he became certified in the specialities of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. His research utilizes healthy normal subjects and is focused on these domains as well as on visual psychophysics in drug- and non-drug-induced altered states of consciousness. He is currently a practicing psychiatrist and the head of the Psychopharmacology and Brain Imaging Unit at the University Hospital of Psychiatry (Burghlzli) and lecturer in the School of Medicine, University of Zurich.
Bob Wold is founder and President of Clusterbusters, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the research of cluster headache and to support people with cluster headache and their families. Based in greater Chicago with his wife and 4 children, Mr. Wold has talked to 1000s of cluster sufferers. In fact, over 25 years of his adult life was burdened with severe cluster headache that was resistant to all standard treatments. That all changed after he tried psilocybin, which has helped regain control over this illness for him… and now hundreds to perhaps thousands of other cluster headache patients all over the world.
Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/entheogens/calendar/11217392/
)))))Links(((((
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http://www.weirdsville.com/
The survival podcast is the only online talk show 100% dedicated to modern survivalism, sustainability, alternative energy & thriving in changing economic times.
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com
Evolver.net where conscious creators collaborate.
http://www.evolver.net
Take Action: Ban Factory Farms & Stop Forced Vaccinations
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