February 13 - 21, 2024
EXPANDED STATES
OF CONSCIOUSNESS
WORLD SUMMIT
Psychedelics, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Plant Medicine, Breathwork, Meditation, Shamanism and more…
...and immediately receive 3 powerful video interviews with Bessel van der Kolk, Lara Boyd, and Stephen Porges, plus 2 eBooks from Dr. Fleet Maull, and an Expanded States Guided Practice with Saemi Nakamura
February 13 - 21, 2024
EXPANDED STATES
OF CONSCIOUSNESS
WORLD SUMMIT
Psychedelics, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Plant Medicine, Breathwork, Meditation, Shamanism and more…
...and immediately receive 3 powerful video interviews with Bessel van der Kolk, Lara Boyd, and Stephen Porges, plus 2 eBooks from Dr. Fleet Maull, and an Expanded States Guided Practice with Saemi Nakamura
Learn about the potential of expanded states of consciousness for healing trauma, healing attachment wounds, and deepening resilience. Discover how these practices can help us unlock our full potential, leading to a more fulfilling life with greater meaning and purpose
UNLOCK THE MYSTERIES OF
EXPANDED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS...
A free, 9-day online event featuring 65+ world-class experts, including Deepak Chopra, Luisah Teish, Wim Hof, Rosalind Watts, Andrew Weil, Grandmother Flordemayo, Paul Stamets, Gita Vaid, Ken Wilber, Sandra Ingerman, Dan Siegel, Krishna Das, and many more...
WHO IS THIS SUMMIT FOR?
This summit is designed to create a profound journey and transformative learning experience for anyone interested in expanded states of consciousness and their potential for our individual and collective healing, spiritual evolution and awakening. This includes practitioners, clinicians, researchers, guides, coaches and other helping professionals, researchers, and the general public.
EXPLORE:
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Psychedelics
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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Transformational Breathwork
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Plant Medicine
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Shamanism
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Nondual Meditation
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Science of Consciousness & Expanded States
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Tools & Practices for Integration
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Expanded State Music, Art, Chant and more…
This summit also delves into the relationship between our understanding of consciousness, mind, and the human brain, including discussions on the "hard problem of consciousness" - the question of how subjective experiences emerge from physical processes in the brain.
Global Visionaries
Learn from leading scientists & researchers, clinicians, breathwork & meditation teachers, shamanic practitioners, philosophers, integration experts, and musicians.
Powerful Tools & Practices
Learn simple yet powerful tools and practices to access and integrate expanded states of consciousness for healing, spiritual evolution and awakening.
Flexible 48-hour Access
Enjoy any or all of the inspiring conversations posted each day of the Summit at your convenience, any time of day or night, for 48 hours.
Join the Engaged Community
Make use of our Facebook Group to connect and engage with your fellow Summit participants in real-time during the Summit.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS
...and hear from experts such as Richard Schwartz, Sarah Reed, John Vervaeke, Joan Borysenko, A.H. Almaas, Amoda Maa, James Fadiman, Adyashanti, and many more.
Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the potential of expanded states of consciousness. Register now for the Expanded States of Consciousness World Summit and embark on a journey of personal transformation.
Benefits of attending:
Learn from over 65 world-class experts in psychedelics, breathwork, plant medicine, meditation, neuroscience and more
Discover the difference between flow states and expanded states of consciousness
Discover the latest expanded states research, practices, and tools
Attend the summit from the comfort of your own home
Explore the relationship between consciousness, mind, and the brain
Join a community of like-minded individuals on a journey of personal transformation
Learn about the potential of expanded states of consciousness for healing trauma, attachment wounds, and deepening resilience
Hear about the impact of psychedelics and plant medicines on the brain and the profound experiences they can facilitate
The 9 day journey begins in...
EXPERT SPEAKERS
65+ Leading Experts to Guide You
Days 1 & 2: Psychedelics & Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
DEEPAK CHOPRA, MD
Clinical Professor at UCSD, Author of over 90 books, Founder of Chopra Global and Chopra Foundation, Partnering with MindMed for Clinical Research & Education on the Future of Psychedelic Medicine
ROSALIND WATTS, PHD
Clinical Psychologist and Founder of ACER Integration, one of the 50 Most Influential People in Psychedelics and Top 16 Women Shaping the Future of Psychedelics
ANDREW WEIL, MD
World Renowned Pioneer in Integrative Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Arizona University, bestselling Author of over 80 books, Founder of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
GITA VAID, MD
Psychiatrist practicing ketamine-assisted therapy, Co-founder of the Center for Natural Intelligence, and Director of Psychedelic Awareness at The Chopra Foundation
SUNNY STRASSBURG, LMFT
Certified Psychedelic Psychotherapist trained in Internal Family Systems, Clinical Director at TRIPP PsyAssist, EMDR-certified trauma specialist, Consultant, and Writer
DAVID NUTT, DM
Psychiatrist, Author, Researcher on psychopharmacology, neuroscience and psychedelics, and Host of The Drug Science Podcast.
PAUL AUSTIN
Founder of Third Wave, Pioneer at the Intersection of Microdosing, Personal Transformation, and Professional Success, Featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife.
JAMES FADIMAN, PHD
Psychologist, Senior Research Fellow at Sofia University, Pioneering Researcher in Psychedelics known as the "Father of the Microdosing.
CHRISTOPHER TIMMERMANN, PHD
Neuroscientist, Leading Neuropsychopharmacology and Psychedelics Researcher at Imperial College London
DAE’ESS 1DREAH, MD
Integrative Physician, Psychedelic Therapist, Founder of In8Vitality, and Creator of The Cornerstone Process & The Attunement Meditation Process
DENNIS MCKENNA, PHD
Ethnopharmacologist, Research Pharmacognosist, Lecturer, Author, Founding Board Member Heffter Research Institute
MONNICA WILLIAMS, PHD
Clinical psychologist, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, Clinical Director of the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, Associate editor of The Behavior Therapist and New Ideas in Psychology
CHRISTOPHER BACHE, PHD
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Award Winning Teacher and Author of Lifecycles; Dark Night, Early Dawn; The Living Classroom and LSD and the Mind of the Universe
SARA REED
Creative Executive for Minds iHealth Solutions and Therapist Supervisor, Practitioner in psychedelic-assisted therapy
ANNIE MITHOEFER, BSN
Registered Nurse, Clinical Investigator for MDMA/PTSD Studies
MICHAEL MITHOEFER, MD
Senior Medical Director for Medical Affairs, Training and Supervision for MAPS.
Day 3: Transformational Breathwork
WIM HOF
Also known as the "The Ice Man", Developer of the Wim Hof Method, Athlete, Teacher, holds 21 Guinness World Records for cold exposure
AYO HANDY-KENDI
Certified Breathologist and Founder of Optimum Life Breathology; PositivEnergyWorks; and Black Love Day
MICHAEL STONE
Breathwork Teacher, Founder Neurodynamic Institute and NeuroDynamic Breathwork Online, certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator
ELA MANGA, MD
Integrative Medical Doctor, Founder of Breathwork Africa, and Author of Breathe: Strategising Energy in the Age of Burnout
JESSICA DIBB
Founding Director, Inspiration Consciousness School, Co-Director Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, Psychospiritual Healer and Developer of Breath Immersion
ANTHONY ABBAGNANO
Breathwork Teacher, Healer, and Founder of The Alchemy of Breath and the Ark Retreat Center in Bali, Indonesia
CHRISTINE CALVERT
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, integrating Holotropic Breathwork and Psychedelics, Founder of Tribe
Days 4 & 5: Plant Medicine and Shamanism
PAUL STAMETS
Mycologist and Industry Leader in Fungi, Speaker, Bestselling Author, Medical Researcher, Entrepreneur
LUISAH TEISH
Oshun Priestess, Ritualist, Spiritual Advisor, Keynote Speaker and Author of Jambalaya and other works
OSCAR MIRO-QUESADA
Transpersonal Psychologist, Kamasqa Curandero, Altomisayoq Adept, Co-founder of The Heart Of The Healer (THOTH) Shamanic Mystery School and Author
SANDRA INGERMAN
World-renowned teacher of Shamanism, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board-Certified Expert on Traumatic Stress, and Author of 12 books including Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self and Medicine for the Earth
FLORDEMAYO
Spiritual Teacher, Founder of the Path, and Founding member of the Confederation of Indigenous Elders of America, the Institute of Natural and Traditional Knowledge, and the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.
JOE TAFUR, MD
Integrative Family Physician, Curandero, Author of The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine
LUZCLARA CAMUS
Chilean Medicine Woman, Ceremonial Leader, Shamanic Practitioner, Sound Healer, and Author
WADE DAVIS
Professor of Anthropology , Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk, Photographer and Author of 23 books including One River, The Wayfinders and Into the Silence
TOM GARCIA
Founder of Reclaim the Sacred, Shaman, Chiropractor, and contributing author to The Difference
MARIE MBOUNI, MD
Physician, Healer, Mystic, Spiritual Guide, and Best Selling Author, Founder of Heart Leadership and the Supercreator® Method
JONATHAN HORWITZ
Teacher of Shamanic Practice and Spirituality, Co-Founder, of the Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies
CHRISTINA PRATT
Shamanic Healer, Inspiring Teacher, Founder of Last Mask Center, Author of An Encyclopedia of Shamanism, and Podcaster for Why Shamanism Now
JOSE LUIS STEVENS, PHD
Psychologist, Co-founder of the Power Path School of Shamanism and the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange, and Author of Over Twenty Books including How To Pray The Shamans Way, Encounters With Power, and The Power Path.
JOHN LOCKLEY
Traditional African Healer, Diviner, Meditation teacher and Author of Leopard Warrior
Day 6: Science of Consciousness
DANIEL SIEGEL, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Founder of Mindsight Institute, Best-Selling Author of Aware, Mind & Brain Storm
JOAN BORYSENKO, PHD
Cell biologist, licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Seeker, President of Mind-Body Health Sciences LLC, & best-selling author.
KEN WILBER
Philosopher, Visionary, Integral Theorist, Founder of the Integral Institute and Author of Over 25 Books, including No Boundary, Grace & Grit, and A Theory of Everything
JOHN VERVAEKE, PHD
Cognitive Scientist, Buddhist Psychologist, Tai Chi & Meditation teacher and author of Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Youtube series, Co-author of Zombies in Western Culture: A 21st Century Crisis
PETER RUSSELL, PHD
Leading thinker on Consciousness and Contemporary Spirituality, Meditation teacher, and Author of twelve books, including The Global Brain, Waking Up in Time, and From Science to God
SUNDAR BALASUBRAMANIAN, PHD
Founder and CEO of PranaScience Institute, award-winning Pranayama researcher, teacher, and author of Mind Your Breathing: The Yogi’s Handbook with 37 Pranayama Exercises
ROLLIN MCCRATY, PHD
Psycho-Physiologist, Professor, Director at the HeartMath Institute and Research and Primary Creator of the Global Coherence Initiative.
Day 7: Meditation & Nonduality
SHARON SALZBERG
Meditation Teacher, Bestselling Author of Real Life, Real Change, Real Love, and Loving Kindness
A.H. ALMAAS
Founder of the Diamond Approach path and head of the Ridhwan School, and author of 20 books, including his latest Nondual Love Awakening to the Loving Nature of Reality
GANGAJI
Spiritual Teacher, Author of The Diamond In Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance; Freedom and Resolve: The Living Edge of Surrender; Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth In Your Life Story; and You are That!
ADYASHANTI
Spiritual teacher, founder of the Open Gate Sangha, and author of many books including The Way of Liberation.
AMODA MAA
Spiritual Teacher dedicated to Inner Transformation and Author of Embodied Enlightenment, and Falling Open in a World Falling Apart
FLEET MAULL, PHD
Dharma Teacher, Executive Coach, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Heart Mind Institute and Prison Mindfulness Institute, Author of Radical Responsibility and Dharma in Hell
THOMAS HÜBL, PHD
Teacher, Author of Attuned and Healing Collective Trauma, Founder of the Academy of Inner Science
CRAIG HAMILTON
Creator of Integral Enlightenment, Pioneering Spiritual Teacher, A Leading Voice In The Movement For Conscious Evolution
Day 8: Expanded States Integration
RICHARD SCHWARTZ, PHD
Psychologist, Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Author of No Bad Parts & Internal Family Systems Therapy
RUTH KING
Meditation Teacher, Heart Activist, Founder, Mindful of Race Institute, Author, Mindful of Race, Healing Rage
RYAN WESTRUM, PHD
Registered Integration Therapist for MAPS, Author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook, Founder of Healing Souls
RONALD SIEGEL, PSYD
Psychology Professor, Clinician, Educator, and Author of The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are
DAWSON CHURCH, PHD
Awarding Winning Science Writer, Bestselling Author of Bliss Brain, Pioneering Researcher in Energy Psychology
CHRISTOPHER GERMER, PHD
Harvard Psychologist, Co-Developer of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Author, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
HEIDI DENKERS
Integration Coach, Neurodynamic Breathwork Facilitator, Published poet, and Artist
ALEX HOWARD
Founder and Chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic (OHC), Author of Why Me?: My Journey from ME to Health and Happiness, Creator of In Therapy with Alex Howard YouTube series.
Day 9: Alternative Expanded States Pathways
MARISA PEER
Globally acclaimed therapist, hypnotherapy expert, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy© (RTT©)
KRISHNA DAS
Spiritual Teacher, Kirtan Vocalist & Musician, Grammy Nominated Recording Artist
ALEX & ALLYSON GREY
Visionary Artists known for creating Psychedelic and Spiritual Art, Co-Founders of CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
ALEX KING-HARRIS
Co-Founder and CEO of YogiTunes, Musician, Composer, Voice Facilitator and Entrepreneur
DAVID STARFIRE
Composer, multi instrumentalist, pioneer of Global Bass music, and creator of journey music for Psychedelic Therapy.
MENDEL KAELEN, PHD
Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur, Developer of new Psychotechnologies, Founder and CEO at Wavepaths
CHRIS WILLARD, PSYD
Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, and Author of 21 books including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and How we Grow Through What We Go Through.
SUE MORTER, DC
Master of Bio-Energetic Theory, and Quantum Field Visionary, Bestselling Author, Founder of The Energy Codes®, Creator of BodyAwake® RYT 200, and host of Gaia TV’s Healing Matrix
Summit Co-Hosts
FLEET MAULL, PHD
Dharma Teacher, Executive Coach, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Heart Mind Institute and Prison Mindfulness Institute, Author of Radical Responsibility and Dharma in Hell
MICHAEL STONE
Breathwork Teacher, Founder Neurodynamic Institute and NeuroDynamic Breathwork Online, certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator
GITA VAID, MD
Psychiatrist practicing ketamine-assisted therapy, Co-founder of the Center for Natural Intelligence, and Director of Psychedelic Awareness at The Chopra Foundation
RONALD SIEGEL, PSYD
Psychology Professor, Clinician, Educator, and Author of The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are
DAE’ESS 1DREAH, MD
Integrative Physician, Psychedelic Therapist, Founder of In8Vitality, and Creator of The Cornerstone Process & The Attunement Meditation Process
SCHEDULE
DAYS 1 & 2
Psychedelics &
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Deepak Chopra, MD • Rosalind Watts, PhD • Andrew Weil, MD • Gita Vaid, MD • Monnica Williams, PhD • Sara Reed • James Fadiman, PhD • David Nutt, DM • Andrea Pennington, MD • Dennis McKenna, PhD • Sunny Strassburg, LMFT • Christopher Timmermann, PhD • Christopher Bache, PhD • Paul Austin
On Days 1 & 2 of the Summit we will explore the current psychedelic renaissance and the use of psychedelics for accessing expanded states of consciousness and their potential of both healing and spiritual evolution with pioneering experts like Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, Dennis McKenna, and James Fadiman. We will also explore the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy that shows so much promise for healing very difficult to treat forms of human suffering with movement leaders like Rosalind Watts, Gital Vaid, David Nutt, Sara Reed and more…
DAY #3
Transformational Breathwork
Wim Hof • Ayo Handy-Kendi • Michael Stone • Ela Manga, MD • Jessica Dibb • Anthony Abbagnano • Christine Calvert
Summit Day 2 features interviews with renowned breathwork teacher Wim Hof, holotropic breathwork teacher Christine Calvert, and other leading teachers of transformational breathwork like Michael Stone, Dr. Ela Manga, Ayo Handy-Kendi, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from these experts about the benefits of breathwork, its transformative power, and how it can be integrated into their daily lives. Through these interviews, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the science and philosophy behind breathwork, as well as practical tips and techniques for incorporating breathwork into their self-care practices. This day offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the breathwork community and deepen your understanding of this powerful tool for personal growth and healing.
DAYS 4 & 5
Plant Medicine and Shamanism
Paul Stamets • Luisah Teish • Oscar Miro-Quesada • Sandra Ingerman • Grandmother Flordemayo • Joe Tafur, MD • Luzclara Camus • Wade Davis • Tom Garcia • Marie Mbouni, MD • Jonathan Horwitz • Christina Pratt • Jose Luis Stevens, Phd • John Lockley
Summit Days 4 & 5 feature interviews with leading plant medicine and shamanic practice researchers, practitioners, and teachers such as Paul Stamets, Luisah Teish, Oscar Miro Quesada, Sandra Ingerman, and more. Participants will gain insights into the transformative potential of plant medicine and shamanic practices, and learn about the healing properties of various plants and fungi. Through these interviews, participants will also gain a deeper understanding of indigenous wisdom and traditional healing practices, and how they can be integrated into contemporary society for greater well-being and harmony with the natural world. These two days offer a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the plant medicine and shamanic practice community and explore the intersection of ancient and modern approaches to healing.
DAY 6
Science of Consciousness
Dan Siegel, MD • Joan Borysenko, PhD • Ken Wilber • John Vervaeke, PhD • Peter Russell, PhD • Sundar Balasubramanian, PhD • Rollin McCraty, PhD
Day 6 of the Summit focuses on the science of consciousness and expanded states, featuring interviews with leading scientists and philosophers such as Dan Siegel, Ken Wilber, John Vervaeke, Peter Russell, and more. Participants will explore the latest research and theories on consciousness, including the neuroscience of meditation and altered states of consciousness. Through these interviews, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of reality, the role of consciousness in the universe, and how expanded states of consciousness can lead to greater self-awareness, insight, and spiritual growth. This day offers a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the field of consciousness studies and explore the frontiers of human knowledge and understanding.
DAY 7
Meditation & Nonduality
Sharon Salzberg • A.H. Almaas • Gangaji • Adyashanti • Amoda Maa • Fleet Maull, PhD • Thomas Hubl, PhD • Craig Hamilton
Day 7 of the Summit focuses on nondual and direct awakening approaches to meditation as a vehicle for accessing and integrating expanded states of consciousness, featuring interviews with renowned nondual meditation teachers such as A. H. Almaas, Gangaji, Adyashanti, Amoda Maa, Fleet Maull, and more. Participants will explore the principles and practices of nondual meditation, and learn how to cultivate a direct experience of reality beyond the limitations of the egoic mind. Through these interviews, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of awakening, the process of spiritual evolution, and the potential of nondual meditation for personal and collective transformation. This day offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the most respected teachers in the field of nondual meditation and explore the path to spiritual awakening.
DAY 8
Expanded States Integration
Richard Schwartz, PhD • Ruth King • Ryan Westrum, PhD • Ron Siegel, PsyD • Dawson Church, PhD • Christopher Germer, PhD • Heidi Denkers • Alex Howard
Day 8 of the Summit focuses on how to effectively integrate expanded states of consciousness experience to optimize their potential for healing and spiritual development, while avoiding the pitfalls of ego inflation or unprocessed shadow dynamics. The day features interviews with clinicians and teachers such as Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems therapy, Ryan Westrum, author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook, Mindfulness teachers Ruth King and Ron Siegel, and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher Christopher Germer, who will offer practical guidance and tools for integrating expanded states of consciousness into daily life. Participants will learn about the importance of integration for personal growth and healing, and gain insights into how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the integration process. This day offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from experts in the field of integration and develop the skills and knowledge needed to optimize the benefits of expanded states of consciousness.
DAY 9
Alternative Expanded States Pathways
Marisa Peer • Krishna Das • Alex and Allyson Grey • Alex King-Harris • David Starfire • Mendel Kaelen, PhD • Chris Willard, PsyD • Sue Morter, DC
Summit Day 9 focuses on alternative pathways for accessing and integrating expanded states of consciousness experiences, featuring interviews with visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey, vocalist Alex King-Harris, Grammy-nominated Kirtan singer and spiritual teacher Krishna Das, and psychedelic-assisted therapy music track composers David Starfire and Mendel Kaelen. Participants will explore the use of art, music, and chanting as vehicles for accessing and integrating expanded states of consciousness, and gain insights into the role of creativity and expression in the integration process. Through these interviews, participants will also learn about the potential of art and music to inspire personal growth and transformation, and deepen their connection to the spiritual dimensions of life. This day offers an exciting opportunity to explore the intersection of art, music, and consciousness and discover new pathways for personal and collective evolution.
65+ World-class experts exploring how to best access and integrate the healing and transformational potential of expanded states of consciousness
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