Awe and the Expanded States of Awareness Awe is a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. It is not intrinsically positive or negative, but a complex emotion connected to meaningful
experiences. You've probably experienced awe while taking in the panoramic view from a mountain peak, observing the slow, multicolored sunset, catching the majestic, graceful arc of a whale as it rises from the ocean, while witnessing a birth or sitting by a loved one as they pass. Awe helps us understand a sense of our small self. We gain a glimpse of something greater, both within and "out there". This reduces self-referential thinking and
rumination. It helps us cope with the immensity of reality. This might be why awe could be a useful tool in promoting mental wellness. Self-focus and rumination are the root of conditions like anxiety and depression, and experiencing awe can, in a way, expand our typical awareness and free the mind from some of our habitual limiting thoughts, said Dr. Dacher Keltner, the faculty director of the Greater Good Science Center and a psychology professor at UC
Berkeley. A huge piece of a psychedelic experience is this awe-inspiring oneness with all. The feeling of awe is similar to the feeling that psychedelics often initiate. Research is being conducted to study the experience of awe and to determine whether any of the same neurological biomarkers are present when people use psychedelics.
New location for Yoga Nidra and Gongs
Step into deep relaxation and renewal with a transformative evening of Yoga Nidra, sound healing, and astrology. This guided meditation practice is designed to calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and restore balance—helping you transition smoothly into the POWERFUL energies of 2025 and the Age of Aquarius. - Two
dates: Saturday, March 8, 2025 and Friday, April 18
- 6:30 PM 8:00 PM
- NEW Location: Energetic Experiences, (Woodfin area)
- 81 Weaverville Rd, Suite 2, Asheville, NC 28804
**NEW **Enhanced Yoga with Cannabis (it's legal) Join us to connect with your body using slow, gentle yoga combined with LEGAL Cannabis THCa flower containing <0.3% of Delta 9 THC. We will be providing the THCa flower to can keep this 100% legal, and ensure everyone has the same
quality medicine. A very small group in a private home (downtown Asheville) on Sunday, March 16 from 3 to 5 pm. You will be outside (with a cool view) for the yoga part if the weather is nice. What to expect: Education around the benefits of smoking cannabis and authentic relating to yourself through yoga, intention setting, calming breathing, meditation and, of course, snacks & laughter! Reply to this email if interested.
Sign up for a Group Psychedelic Journeywith a Lower Price 💲 YAY! Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm is our next group journey. This will be held in Weaverville, NC and includes two plant medicines; cacao and psilocybin mushrooms. A delicious vegan meal & dessert is
included! We are offering a sliding scale price from $200 - $250. Reply to this email if interested, we will have a private conversation.
Our programs are designed to support you through these transformative times. Whether you're preparing for a psychedelic experience or navigating the complexities of spiritual emergence, our approach empowers you to trust your body’s wisdom and discover your vast inner resources. Explore Our Offerings - Psychedelic Support: Psilocybin can assist you in your mindful emergence, providing a plant medicine pathway to profound personal insights. Ask about our new microdosing program or preparing for and integrating a personal macrodose therapeutic journey.
- Recovery Program: Develop self-care and emotional resilience skills essential for avoiding a return to use.
- Spiritual Emergence Support: Learn the difference between a spiritual emergence process
and a spiritual emergency. Explore methods of merging your unique mystical experiences into a new way of perceiving and functioning.
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