As more people have experiences with non-ordinary states, integration becomes more important than ever. But if there isn’t one in your area, how can you create your own psychedelic integration circle?
In this episode, David interviews Daniel Shankin: psychedelic integration coach, Vital instructor, and founder and director of Tam Integration.
He talks about the underrated importance of integration circles, how he created Tam Integration out of a personal need for them, how simple it can be for people to create their own groups, and how open-ended newly formed groups can be. He also discusses his “fractal inquiry” coaching method, and how the best coaching involves simply asking questions that lead clients to their own realizations and wisdom. He is offering courses that teach both of these skills: a course called Creating Community Psychedelic Integration Circles, and the newly-launched, year-long Mt. Tam Psychedelic Integration Coaching Program, beginning in October.
He discusses:
The importance of learning how to focus on your breath, especially during a tough experience
Hugging the Hindu spiritual leader, Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), and the special energy that some people have
The benefits of knowing when a mind path isn’t worth exploring
The difference between judgment and curiosity
The weirdness of psychonauts, and how maybe getting a little weirder is what’s needed for your healing
and more!
Links
Tamintegration.com
Tam Integration’s Psychedelic Integration Coach Training
Tamintegration.com: Creating Community Psychedelic Integration Circles: An Online Course
Tam Integration circles
Daniel Shankin – Leadership Coaching and The Psilocybin Summit
Spotify: “Hair” soundtrack
Be Here Now, by Ram Dass
Chris Bache – LSD and the Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path, by Jack Kornfield
Amma.org
Early Research, Psychedelics in Palliative Care, and the Intersection of Science and the Sacred, featuring: William Richards, STM, Ph.D.
Palousemindfulness.com: “In the Service of Life,” by Rachel Naomi Remen
YouTube: Mos Def- “Umi Says”
Tam.zone
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