Sierra Psychedelic Society Newsletter

Community | Education | Risk Management | Advocacy

Happy New Year to all!

We are so grateful for all the community, growth, and new beginnings that have come this past year. For those who haven't heard, The Studio Reno (our official headquarters) is hosting a special Tea Lounge New Year's Eve party! If you're in the mood for setting intentions, specialty teas, elixirs, beats, great conversation, lounging, and/or dancing, then this will be the perfect place to bring in the New Year with our amazing community!

New Year's Eve Party

Dec 31 - Jan 1

5 pm - 2 am

Dress code: Anything goes!

$10 cover

(Music will start around 7:30 pm).

As for our next monthly meeting on January 20, 5:30 - 7 pm, we are hosting a workshop ($25 donation). It will be held, as always, at The Studio Reno, located at 1085 S Virginia St. (google calendar link). There is limited capacity, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance here if you're interested in attending! See below for the workshop description and more info.

Have a beautiful and safe New Year's celebration--wishing you all expansion and love in 2023!

In light and communitas,

Sierra Psychedelic Society

sierrapsychedelic.org

[email protected]

Are you curious to know more about the properties and benefits of various medicinal mushrooms, microdosing protocols, and more? Join Walker Sauls (Owner, Biggest Little Mushrooms LLC) and Kate Cotter (Director, Sierra Psychedelic Society) for a workshop on the fascinating world of mycelium. This workshop will focus on the nature and mystery of mycelium and mycelial networks, and how human communities can integrate lessons that mycelium demonstrates - moving from the micro to the macro. We will cover the properties of a variety of medicinal mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, as well as the esoteric aspects of psilocybe (aka magic mushrooms). We will also be discussing the importance of set & setting, lifestyle practices, risk management, dosing protocols, and current research in regard to mushrooms containing psilocybin.

Medicinal mushroom tinctures and fresh gourmet mushrooms will be available for purchase from Biggest Little Mushrooms LLC. (These are of the legal medicinal varieties–nothing psychoactive will be for sale.)

Reserve a spot!

Calling all book lovers! Join us every 2nd Monday for a monthly book club discussion.

For current details & meeting location, please join our slack channel or email us at: [email protected]

Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm, we'll be discussing "Part 2" of Kriya Yoga for Self-Discovery" by Keith G. Lowenstein, M.D.

Dr. Lowenstein will be offering a breath workshop in Reno on March 18! Details TBA

Every Wednesday

(Add to Google Calendar)

WHAT IS INTEGRATION?

"Integration refers to the process by which the material accessed,

and insights gained in an entheogenic experience, are incorporated

over time in a way that benefits the individual and the community."

- ERIE (Entheogenic Research Integration and Education)

This will be a safe space to talk about non-ordinary states of consciousness. If you'd like to connect online with our group between meetings, we invite you to join the slack group.

As you'll notice on our posted schedule (below), we are adding a "Symbols & Meaning (Ullman Method) Circle" on every 2nd Wednesday of the month, and a "Peer Support for Addiction Circle" on every 4th Wednesday, starting in November.

Symbols & Meaning (Ullman Method) Circle

"As my journey…” Approach to Psychedelic Integration.

This integration circle is based on the Ullman method and has typically been used for nighttime dreams. This circle is for those who are curious about finding meaning from the messages, images, symbols, stories, etc. from their psychedelic experience. The messages of the unconscious are not always clear and we may have to work to understand them. Using the Ullman approach, the individual shares their experience to the extent they are comfortable, and others may share their ideas about the journey by projecting as if it were their own, always responding, “If this were my journey, . . .” The power of this process is that by hearing others' projections, the person sharing opens up to new ideas that resonate with them in a way they could not have done on their own. The person sharing their journey experience decides what it means to them. They may resonate with some reflections and not resonate with others. That is okay.

Peer Support for Addiction Circle

Are you interested in learning how psychedelic medicines can be helpful with addictive behaviors and patterns? Most of us struggle with some form of addictive behavior—whether it be with technology, substances, or compulsive mental patterns. If you’re struggling with addictive behaviors, or if you have helpful guidance to share with others based on personal experience, we invite you to a safe and confidential space where we can support each other on the journey! (NOTE: These are sober sessions offered for emotional support. Sierra Psychedelic Society facilitators are not providing psychotherapy, medical advice, or substance abuse counseling.)

If you know anyone who would like to join and/or be included in occasional updates and event info, please feel free to forward this email to them—there’s a signup page here for our email list or they can text the code MINDSHIFT to 22828 in order to send their email address. We promise to keep your information confidential and if for any reason you’d prefer to opt out—no worries! Just click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of this email. For more information, please visit our website, slack channel, or email us at: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

In gratitude,

SPS

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“Alienation from nature and the loss of the experience of being part of the living creation is the greatest tragedy of our materialistic era. It is the causative reason for ecological devastation and climate change. Therefore I attribute absolute highest importance to consciousness change.”

― Albert Hofmann