Five-Day Kundalini Psychedelics Retreat

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Experience the Connection Between Kundalini Energy and Psilocybin
5-Day Retreat

What is the relationship between practicing traditional spirituality—such as religion, meditation, yoga, and tantra—and the use of mind-altering substances? Do they complement or conflict with each other?

The two paths—the traditional spiritual path and the path of using mind-expanding plants—have developed over thousands of years across diverse traditions and have been used by countless individuals on their journey toward self-realization: the process of breaking free from the illusion of the ego and experiencing Oneness.

Buddhist teachers often emphasize the importance of the Kalama Sutra to their students. In this sutra, the Buddha teaches that one should accept and integrate things in life based on direct experience. Yet, these same teachers tend to reject the use of psychedelics, claiming they are incompatible with genuine spiritual practice, despite never having personally explored these substances.

Conversely, many psychedelic users draw upon Buddhist concepts, imagery, and practices without direct experience of traditional spiritual methods. They argue that psychedelic experiences lead to the same insights and understanding.

The connection between psychoactive substances and ancient spiritual traditions is as old as humanity itself. Many spiritual paths incorporate psychedelics as an integral part of their practice. In India, yogis have historically used substances like cannabis and datura—both referenced in ancient tantric Buddhist texts—as part of their spiritual journey.

The deity Shiva is often depicted immersed in smoke while absorbed in a state of samadhi. Sufis used alcohol to attain mystical union with God, and Zen traditions include numerous songs dedicated to wine. Psychedelics have long been central to ceremonial traditions, which include extensive training processes involving substances such as peyote, San Pedro, ayahuasca, and psilocybin mushrooms. These substances are core to various spiritual paths, which developed sophisticated techniques and rituals for engaging with the unique dimensions accessed during their use.

Special mantras, vibrations, asanas, formations, visualizations, breathing techniques, and meditations were integral to these ceremonies. However, most contemporary psychedelic users are unfamiliar with these practices. This lack of foundational techniques often disconnects the use of psychedelics from their broader spiritual context, which is essential for raising consciousness.

For millennia, the use of psychedelics and the practice of various meditation techniques have played a central role in humanity’s quest for transcendence and personal transformation of consciousness. Within each person lies an almost uncontrollable desire to understand and experience the essence of life. For many, life is a continuous magical journey toward truth, the source of creation, and self-discovery.

Although psychedelics have been heavily demonized in the U.S. and other countries, the magical substances found in plants form the essence of spiritual sacraments in tribal cultures worldwide. From the Bwiti’s iboga in Gabon to ayahuasca in the western Amazon and psilocybin mushrooms used by the Aztecs of Mexico, these plants are sacred. They awaken the spirit and guide us to higher and deeper levels of consciousness, offering us the ability to experience a holographic, crystal-clear vision of the universe.

Recent studies have shown that certain types of meditation amplify the positive effects of psilocybin—and vice versa. Research indicates that psilocybin enhances the depth and quality of meditation. Openness, optimism, and the ability to reassess emotional states are predictive outcomes of psilocybin use. Compared to a placebo, psilocybin improves focus during meditation and fosters long-lasting positive changes in psychosocial functioning, even months after use.

Meditation, in turn, strengthens the positive effects of psilocybin while building immunity and mental resilience. Findings suggest that even the temporary dissolution of the ego and the experience of selflessness can have a profound, lasting impact on behavior and attitudes.

Entheogenic Journeys
The word “entheogen” means “originating from the divine within.” As a noun, it refers to psychoactive substances used in religious or spiritual contexts, including:

  • Psilocybin mushrooms

  • Peyote (mescaline)

  • Cannabis

  • Ayahuasca

  • Iboga

  • LSD

  • DMT

  • And more…..

Retreat Overview
Day 1:

  • Arrival at 6:00 PM

  • Introduction to the techniques used during the retreat

  • Clarifying your personal intentions

  • Group energy harmonization through various MKT techniques

Day 2:

  • Practice of specific meditation techniques

  • Practice of specific breathing techniques

  • Physical formations and exercises

  • Learning and performing special mantras

  • Trance dance

Day 3:

  • Partner chakra exercises

  • Group chakra exercises

  • Basic Kundalini techniques

  • Mantras

  • Trance dance

Day 4:

  • Preparation for your entheogenic journey

  • Entheogenic exploration

Day 5:

  • Meditation

  • Sharing experiences (optional)

  • Private conversations with the teacher

  • Reflecting, observing, and concluding

  • Q&A and feedback

About the Teacher
Daniël Yuno is a tantric teacher and the founder of the Maha Kundalini Tantra tradition. Since 2015, he has been training others to become Maha Kundalini Tantra teachers. In addition to tantra, Daniël teaches meditation, universal consciousness, and tantric relationship models. Living in the Netherlands since 1993, he has over 30 years of experience in leading training programs, courses, lectures, and retreats focused on meditation, consciousness, tantra, and spiritual growth.