Podcast appearances and mentions of dee dussault

— In her groundbreaking book, Ganja Yoga — Dee Dussault, a yoga instructor, brings cannabis-enhanced yoga to North America for the first time. It has been millennia since yogis have used cannabis to enhance their spiritual practices. Cannabis' potential role for modern seekers pursuing a spiritual path is generating quiet but growing discussion within the Western yoga community. Taking this ancient practice mainstream, Dee Dussault is a certified yoga instructor. Rather than combining cannabis with exercise, Ganja Yoga is a ceremony that makes conscious relaxation an intentional ritual you can develop with practice - a way to live more harmoniously and stress-free. The use of marijuana during yoga practice can enhance awareness, acceptance, connectivity, and relaxation for some practitioners. The stigma surrounding marijuana dissipates as state laws loosen and marijuana is increasingly viewed as a legitimate supplement for increased wellbeing and health. Her book, Ganja Yoga explains how to set up a sacred space that will enable you to stretch and meditate while using this relaxing substance. It's the exploration of how cannabis can be incorporated into yoga and smoking practices, and what considerations you need to make when introducing cannabis into your practice. Dee says: “It's more like adding spice to your food than getting stoned out of your mind.” Valeria interviews Dee Dussault  — She is the author of  “Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightened Self-Discovery.” Dee Dussault is the best-selling author of Ganja Yoga and internationally-recognized pioneer of the cannabis-wellness movement. Thirteen years ago, Dee became the first person to offer public enhanced-yoga classes, and four years ago she authored the HarperCollins book with the same title, gaining her features in publications like The New York Times, Business Insider, and The Wall Street Journal.  Ganja Yoga has been taught to thousands of students in over twenty US cities, and hundreds of people from around the world have taken the Ganja Yoga Teacher Training. It's been at MAPS' 'Psychedelic Science Conference,' and at SF State University, Emerald Cup, and The Plant Spirit Medicine Conference.  To make things even more fun, Dee is also a sensuality coach, trained in tantra yoga, with a private partner yoga and intimacy practice in Berkeley, California. To learn more about Dee Dussault and her work, please visit: ganjayoga.com and deedussault.com - Dee is also on Instagram: @ganjayoga                   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Cannabis and Spirituality, by Stephen GrayA guide to the benefits and challenges of the use of cannabis in spiritual practice. Includes chapters by 18 authoritative and influential voices of the modern cannabis movement, including Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff, and Roger Christie Explores the use of marijuana in a wide range of spiritual practices, including meditation, yoga, chanting, visualization, shamanism, group ceremonies, work with other entheogens, and as a creative aid Truly a medicine for body and soul, one of cannabis' greatest gifts is its remarkable potential for spiritual healing and awakening. In this authoritative guide, editor Stephen Gray and 17 other influential voices of the modern cannabis movement explore the spiritual benefits of cannabis and offer guidance on how to interact with the intelligence of this plant ally, a companion and supporter of humanity for millennia. Exploring cannabis spirituality in practice, Gray's chapters examine dosage, strains, and methods of intake; the use of cannabis to open the creative channels; how to conduct group ceremonies with cannabis; and cautions and counterindications for cannabis use. We hear from Chris Bennett on the religious and ritual use of cannabis from pre-biblical times to the present, Joan Bello on marijuana and the body-mind connection, Dee Dussault on ganja yoga, Kathleen Harrison on humanity's coevolution with cannabis, and cannabis shaman Hamilton Souther on working with the spirit of cannabis. The contributors explore the spiritual future of this plant ally as well as the ritual use of cannabis by the Rastafarians of Jamaica and the Sadhus of India. The chapters from Brazilian ayahuasca shaman Mariano da Silva and ayahuasca apprentice Francisco present wisdom on comingling the sacramental medicines of cannabis and ayahuasca. Revealing the potential of “the people's plant” to enhance a wide range of spiritual practices, such as meditation, yoga, chanting, visualization, shamanism, spirit work, and explorations with other entheogens, this guide shows how cannabis is an effective ally on the awakening journey, unlocking the receptive energy in us all, and helping us to feel connected to nature, to each other, and to ourselves.

In this episode Seba and Javi share their journey from Chile to a Colorado basement where their Conscious Cannabis movement began. Javi and Seba have been facilitating Conscious Cannabis Circles in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2017. Javi is a yoga instructor and cannabis guide trained by Dee Dussault and Daniel McQueen, she has specialized in Trauma Recovery Yoga and mindfulness based practices. Seba is a gestalt therapist and cannabis guide who has specialized in psychedelic-assisted therapy, training through CIIS CPTR, Medicinal Mindfulness and Polaris Insight Center. Javi and Seba are both originally from Chile and currently live in the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 2019 they founded Green Magic Yoga, a community dedicated to bringing together Cannabis, Mindfulness and Yoga. In their free time they enjoy taking walks in the forest, biking, yoga, gardening, cooking and hanging out with their 2 kittens.

Here is a guide to the benefits and challenges of the use of cannabis in spiritual practice. It:Includes chapters by 18 authoritative and influential voices of the modern cannabis movement, including Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff, and Roger Christie Explores the use of marijuana in a wide range of spiritual practices, including meditation, yoga, chanting, visualization, shamanism, group ceremonies, work with other entheogens, and as a creative aid Truly a medicine for body and soul, one of cannabis' greatest gifts is its remarkable potential for spiritual healing and awakening. In this authoritative guide, editor Stephen Gray and 17 other influential voices of the modern cannabis movement explore the spiritual benefits of cannabis and offer guidance on how to interact with the intelligence of this plant ally, a companion and supporter of humanity for millennia. Exploring cannabis spirituality in practice, Gray's chapters examine dosage, strains, and methods of intake; the use of cannabis to open the creative channels; how to conduct group ceremonies with cannabis; and cautions and counterindications for cannabis use. We hear from Chris Bennett on the religious and ritual use of cannabis from pre-biblical times to the present, Joan Bello on marijuana and the body-mind connection, Dee Dussault on ganja yoga, Kathleen Harrison on humanity's coevolution with cannabis, and cannabis shaman Hamilton Souther on working with the spirit of cannabis. The contributors explore the spiritual future of this plant ally as well as the ritual use of cannabis by the Rastafarians of Jamaica and the Sadhus of India. The chapters from Brazilian ayahuasca shaman Mariano da Silva and ayahuasca apprentice Francisco present wisdom on comingling the sacramental medicines of cannabis and ayahuasca. Revealing the potential of “the people's plant” to enhance a wide range of spiritual practices, such as meditation, yoga, chanting, visualization, shamanism, spirit work, and explorations with other entheogens, this guide shows how cannabis is an effective ally on the awakening journey, unlocking the receptive energy in us all, and helping us to feel connected to nature, to each other, and to ourselves.

Dee Dussault is an internationally known yoga teacher, sensuality coach, and is the author of Ganja Yoga book. She also extensively promotes anti-racism work, so we were very interested to get her perspectives on everything from yoga, cultural appropriation, the racism inherent to the war on drugs, and much more. We have said that we are branching out from yoga-themed episodes, but we really think that the work that Dee Dussault is doing is very interesting and she is working with a side of yoga that has been relatively unexplored in the west. We know this is a topic that people may have strong opinions on and we would love to hear from you - you can comment below or join us on Facebook in the Flow artists podcast group - let us know your thoughts! Links Dee's website: https://www.deedussault.com/home Ganja Yoga Book: https://www.ganjayoga.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganjayoga/ Offering Tree: https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists

Dee Dussault joins me to talk about using cannabis to enhance intimacy. We are talking about how it works, how to pick "the right" cannabis, and how to incorporate it into your sexual practice.  You can find Dee on IG @ganjayoga, on her Ganja Yoga website, and on her personal website. Get your Sex You Desire Workbook! Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *NOTE: I do not endorse cannabis use, and such products can impact fertility for men and women.  www.ganjayoga.com/ www.deedussault.com/ www.jordandnelle.com 

Yoga and cannabis are like peanut butter and chocolate, says Dee Dussault, author of Ganga Yoga. Since 2012 she's been teaching people how to enhance their yoga practice with the help of cannabis, through her book, in-person classes and training, and over the last year, via Zoom and other online tools. There are a lot of benefits to more mindful stretching. In this episode Dee shares how:Yoga and cannabis can both help reduce inflammation.She's integrating some of the more spiritual aspects of yoga, as well as the physical discipline. Tantra yoga can help you get in touch with your sexuality.Being politically responsible is part of cannabis use. She prefers dabbing rosins before she does yoga.    

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This week, Sarah talks with Ganja Yoga founder, Dee Dussault, about the integration of marijuana and yoga. In this episode, Sarah and Dee discuss how ganja yoga came to be and what the benefits (and potential pitfalls) exist in marrying cannabis and yoga.Dee Dussault Dee Dussault is the yoga first teacher to offer public cannabis yoga classes. Over the past decade, she's brought her classes, which she calls Ganja Yoga, to thousands of students in over a dozen US cities. A seasoned yoga practitioner of twenty-three years, Dee is also an international speaker and the author of the Harpercollins book by the same name. Ganja Yoga has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Business Insider, Newsweek, and LA Yoga, as well as major International media from India to France. A lover of bliss, Dee also works as a sex coach who specializes in tantra yoga and cannabis-enhanced intimacy. She works with singles and couples in Los Angeles and San Francisco, helping them tap into their radiant embodied selves. Her training was in the Tantric tradition of Swami Satyananda Saraswati.You can connect with Dee on Instagram or at https://www.deedussault.com/You can connect with Sarah at:instagram.com/tbmpodcastfacebook.com/thebeginnersmindpodcastsarahdittmore@gmail.comThank you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode. Visit https://www.plumdeluxe.com/ today to order delicious loose leaf teas or join their Loose Leaf Tea of the Month Club for just $10/month! Use the code "TBM10" at check out to save 10% on all purchases.The Beginner's Mind is created in partnership with Shut Up & Yoga. Check out their books at www.shutupandyoga.com/books or join the conversation via the new Facebook group, Shut Up & Yoga Forum for Modern Yogis.

Today's gust is one I been wanting on my podcast for months and I am so excited i Finally got a chance to interview her. Ana Sofia Flores-Sierra is a certified Functional Cannabis Coach, yoga teacher, and founder of CannaSoul LLC. She decided to make her passion a reality after experiencing a major weight loss and health transformation supplemented by plant medicine and realizing she wanted to help dispel the myths and misunderstandings that surround cannabis. CannaSoul is aimed toward both those who are new to cannabis and experienced users alike to offer a deeper understanding of cannabis and to cultivate a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle around each individual's unique dosing schedule. This can be done via consultations or an extended wellness coaching program. A student of Dee Dussault, founder of Ganja Yoga, Ana Sofia will soon be offering cannabis-enhanced yoga classes to those who are looking to invite more nutritious movement into their lives. For more information, visit www.cannasoulwellness.com. Take it one step further by contacting Ana with any questions you might have or book a consultation with her by emailing her or going to her website. anasofia@cannasoulwellness.com www.cannasoulwellness.com IG @cannasoulwellness __________________________________________________________________________________ Get a great deal on the CBD oil Ana Recommends by going to the link below: Tonic CBD with the code "CANNASOUL" for 10% off ___________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Soundcloud. And it would mean the world to me if you left a rating and review. This helps other listeners to find my podcast, so please share the love. I love to know your thoughts on the podcast, people and topics you are interested in, and suggestions on how to improve it. Keep the conversation going by emailing me at stephanie@fitnesswellnesslife.com. Follow Stephanie on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fwl_steph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesswellnesslife/ www.fitnesswellnesslife.com/podcast Essential Oils: my.doterra.com/fitnesswellnesslife Unlimited Books and Audiobooks: Scribed: https://www.scribd.com/g/6fxrhv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephanielopezgilmore/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stephanielopezgilmore/support

Joining us today is Dee Dussault, a sexuality coach, Yoga Alliance® certified yoga teacher, the creator of Ganja Yoga, and author of the book by that title. She has taught partner yoga, vanilla tantra, and cannabis-enhanced yoga to thousands of people across the US, Canada, and Europe.   She studied sexuality for over a decade and carries an honors degree in Sexuality Studies. Her training was in the tantric tradition of Swami Satyananda of Bihar, India. Dee tells us what got her into tantra and explains that the practice is about much more than sex. She highlights the spiritual value as well as the opportunities it offers to fuel the evolution of our consciousness.   She further discusses mindfulness, the importance of slowing down your sexual encounters, and why the edge of your comfort zone is where you want to be. We talk about solo orgasmic experiences, Kegel exercises and the exhilarating dynamic that marijuana can bring to your yoga routine. So tune in to find out how Dee can help you tap into your radiant embodied self!   Key Points From This Episode:   Some of Dee’s background and how she became a sexuality coach. How tantra facilitates the whole human experience. Why tantra is for everyone, at any time.    The relationship between breathing and feeling. What to do when you feel awkward at first. How yoga can lead to arousal and orgasmic experience. The benefits of redirecting genital energy. How energy orgasms can be achieved. How tantric sex helps older people and those with sexual dysfunction. The importance of balancing Kegel exercises with stretches. How cannabis enhances your yoga routine. And so much more!   Tweetables:   “The idea is in Tantra that our sexual energy is the most potent energy we have as humans.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:04:05]   “Tantra allows the whole range of human emotions and experiences.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:08:00]   “You don’t need a partner to do tantra.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:08:22]    “As you slow down your breath, your capacity to feel increases.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:09:37]   “I recommend people play at the edge of their comfort zone.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:11:09]   “Pleasure is our birthright.” — @TheGanjaYoga [0:22:51]   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Yoga Alliance® — https://www.yogaalliance.org/ Swami Satyananda — http://www.biharyoga.net/bihar-school-of-yoga/about-wyc/sri-swami-satyananda/ Dee Dussault — https://www.deedussault.com/ Ganja Yoga — https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062656841/ganja-yoga/ Ganja Yoga on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ganjayoga/ Sting — https://www.sting.com/ Sting on Twitter — https://twitter.com/OfficialSting

Tantra is a form of yoga designed to enhance one’s experience of being alive. It’s a holistic spiritual system that connects the sexual and spiritual aspects of one’s self for integration, healing, joy, and power. Dee’s classes and sessions do not have an overt gsexual focus, though we talk about how these practices improve sex, along with all aspects of life. Dee says she helps people find their bliss through relaxation, mindfulness, and sensuality. Her clients know her for being playful and accepting, and deeply-spiritual while solidly down to earth. Dee Dussault is a sexuality coach, Yoga Alliance-certified yoga teacher, and the creator of Ganja Yoga, with a Harpercollins book by the same name. Since 2009, she's taught easy partner yoga, vanilla tantra, and Ganja Yoga to thousands of people across the US, Canada, and Europe.  Dee has over a decade of research and study, with an honors degree in Sexuality Studies, and an additional Sexuality Certificate, with a focus on women's sexuality. She loves inspiring others to tap into their radiant embodied selves. Her yoga training was with Ananda Shakti of Sananda Yoga in Toronto, in the Tantric tradition of Swami Satyananda Saraswati of Bihar, India. To learn more visit https://www.deedussault.com or theganjayoga.com

This is a topic of conversation that has come up frequently in my friend groups lately, so I figured it was about time we discuss it on the show. I know there are a lot of opinions around cannabis use and all I ask is that you go into this episode with an open mind. So much research has come out in the last 20 years showing the benefits of cannabis use so we'll be focusing on those, but also some of the reasons cannabis-use has been stigmatized. As more and more countries and states legalize it, I truly believe education around cannabis will become increasingly important and my hope is that it can start for some of you on the podcast today. Besides Dee's knowledge around cannabis in the wellness scene, she is also an experienced yogi with over 20 years of teaching experience under her belt. She has a deep understanding of the human body and the importance of supporting it holistically. She's also super articulate and I truly feel she did the best job explaining ganja yoga for all to understand. Here are a few other things we discussed in today's episode: Dee's background and how she launched Ganja Yoga Her first experience with cannabis both with and without yoga How cannabis can enhance your yoga experience How to break the stigma surrounding cannabis use  How legalization of marijuana will change our use of cannabis in yoga The difference between THC and CBD and why choose one over the other Which strains to use if you're just starting out with cannabis Sexyflex yoga and how to use yoga to get in touch with your sexuality What's next for Ganja Yoga and how you can try it at home Mentioned in this episode: Dee's book - Ganja Yoga: A Practical Guide to Conscious Relaxation, Soothing Pain Relief, and Enlightening Self-Discovery MoonMans Mistress paleo-centric edibles   Join The Healthy Maven Tribe to ask guest questions and to find out who will be on the show before anyone else! http://facebook.com/groups/THMTribe Please don't forget to rate + review in iTunes if you love the podcast. Your comments and subscriptions help us make the podcast best for you! Follow Dee and Ganja Yoga: Website: https://www.theganjayoga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theganjayoga/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganjayoga/  

Or so says Dee Dussault, the inventor of this delicious new tradition.When a book called Ganja Yoga came across my desk, I expected yet another California-sprouted excuse to get stoned. But just a few pages in I realized I got that wrong. The author, Dee Dussault, had deep knowledge cannabis and yoga and how they could be combined in inventive ways. "Just like peanut butter and chocolate," she writes, "each is fantastic on its own, but when they come together, each makes the other better.” Who can resist a yogi with a sense of humor?So when I was last in San Francisco I headed to her Thursday night restorative class. In most yoga classes you plunk down your mat and disappear into your own solipsistic bubble. In ganja yoga you spend the first 30 minutes in a circle of fellow celebrants, chatting and partaking of edibles, or joints and vaporizers, each filled with a different strain. (The $25 fee covers all consumables). And the people mix was wide. Equal numbers of men and women -- gay, straight and otherwise -- all colors of the rainbow, and all levels of cannabis experience. Two young men had never before smoked in public so this marked their cannabis coming out. Oh, to live in a legal state where such things are possible...Thankfully, the class was a restorative one, mostly involving positions on the mat. (I doubt ganja would have enhanced my balancing poses.) Dee’s approach was gentle and more meditative than acrobatic. By the end I felt relaxed on a cellular level. A final joint of CBD was on offer for those who wanted to reduce their THC high before regreeting the world.Dee, a Toronto native, developed ganja yoga 8 years ago, cutting against the grain of so many purists who insist that ganja has no place in this ancient practice. But Dee’s a maverick. She’s also an intimacy and sexuality coach, who helps couples sustain sexual connection, with or without ganja enhancement.Tune in to hear about some of the novel ways that cannabis can enhance both yoga and sex. It’s worth a listen.

Should you integrate cannabis into your time on that mat? Are you already doing so and looking to go deeper? Whether you're a massive skeptic or someone already using cannabis as part of your spiritual practice, do not miss this episode with the founder of Ganja Yoga, Dee Dussault. Together, we cover the basics: how to begin if you've never tried cannabis before, best practices on dosing, ingestion methods, and subsequent yoga and meditation techniques. We learn about the history, health benefits and chemical properties of cannabis, as well as how to pick the best strain for you personally. Many say cannabis is clearly mentioned in texts such as the Yoga Sutras and the Vedas. Is it true? Listen and find out in this special episode! Dee Dussault is the creator of Ganja Yoga, cannabis-enhanced yoga classes. A yoga practitioner with over twenty years of experience, Dee was the first yogi to offer public enhanced yoga classes, and she's been doing it since 2009. Her book, Ganja Yoga, was released with Harper Collins in April, 2017, and her work has been featured in Vice, Business Insider, The New York Times, 7X7, Good Morning America, New York Magazine, and many others. Dee has taught Ganja Yoga to thousands of people, and has inspired dozens of other teachers to launch their own form of weed-inspired yoga. Special Guest: Dee Dussault www.theganjayoga.com www.deedussault.com insta: @ganjayoga https://www.facebook.com/DeeDussaultGanjaYoga/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes!

Dee Dussault joins Inner Journey with Greg Friedman.  Dee is the creator of Ganja Yoga, the first teacher to offer public cannabis enhanced classes. She’s a yoga practitioner of twenty-two years, and an international speaker. Her classes been profiled in the NY Times and many other publications. Dee was the first yoga teacher outside of ancient India […]

A talk by Stephen Gray, editor and contributor of "Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally." Book includes works from Kathleen Harrison, Joan Bello, Hamilton Souther, Steven Hager, Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Jeremy Wolff, and Roger Christie. Find more at cannabisandspirituality.com

In unlucky Episode 13, our Hero grieves over the awkwardness of Life, Loss and Yoga. We also have Part Deux of the interview with the author of "Ganja Yoga", Dee Dussault.Feeling the trappings of Fame, we see a different purview as our Hero grapples with balancing greatness with reality, all from the view of a yoga mat.

In unlucky Episode 13, our Hero grieves over the awkwardness of Life, Loss and Yoga. We also have Part Deux of the interview with the author of "Ganja Yoga", Dee Dussault. Feeling the trappings of Fame, we see a different purview as our Hero grapples with balancing greatness with reality, all from the view of a yoga mat.

In Episode Twelve of the Award Winning podcast "Man Versus Yoga" we have Part One of our visit with the multi-faceted Dee Dussault, author of the soon to be released and very well reviewed book "Ganja Yoga" by HarperCollins.Having read "Ganja Yoga", I can testify to its greatness and have become fanboy number one for Dee. Episode Twelve continues our tradition of commenting on Life from the view of a yoga mat, rich in hyperbole and eccentricity.

In Episode Twelve of the Award Winning podcast "Man Versus Yoga" we have Part One of our visit with the multi-faceted Dee Dussault, author of the soon to be released and very well reviewed book "Ganja Yoga" by HarperCollins. Having read "Ganja Yoga", I can testify to its greatness and have become fanboy number one for Dee. Episode Twelve continues our tradition of commenting on Life from the view of a yoga mat, rich in hyperbole and eccentricity.

Sita has now been formally studying and practicing Indigenous Plant Wisdom for over nine years. She has undertaken an apprenticeship in the Shipibo tradition. She works and learns from the Master Plants and dietas. She works with individuals and groups in ceremony.Sita came to Ayahuasca through her yoga practice when she was invited to join a journey by her teacher. When she participated in that first ceremony over eight years ago, she had been abstinent from all alcohol and drugs and had maintained self imposed dietary restrictions.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning

Satyen Raja, Founder of WarriorSage and Ignite Passion Now. He is a living synthesis of Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, combining the power of the warrior and the wisdom of the sage. He is a Kung-Fu Master and an Illumination Intensive Master. In fact, Satyen is one of the very few lead facilitators of the Zen-based Illumination Intensive, and the first to make this technique available on an international scale. The Illumination Intensive and the Sex, Passion & Enlightenment Intensive are just two of a range of trainings that Satyen has taught to tens of thousands of students in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Europe.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning

Andrew Rezmer, Founder of the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, shares the beginnings of th econference and what you can expect when you attend.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning