About This Event: Cannabis Ceremony
We are excited to welcome you to another Cannabis and Sound Meditation. Although cannabis can be used recreationally, it is oftentimes overlooked as a spiritual tool. During this intimate ceremony we are going to focus on how cannabis can be used with intention as we sit together in meditation and sound.
This event will be co-facilitated by Navin Sahjpaul (Music Therapist, BMT) and Alexia Maynard (RN, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Nurse, Space Holder). A few cannabis strains will be provided in the form of shared joints. If you would like to smoke with other means, you are welcome to bring your own supply.
After we arrive together and go over logistics, we will split into two groups and head outside to enjoy cannabis together. We will emphasize very small doses as this ceremony is about being very intentional with our use and exploring the depths we can reach with a low dose.
Then we will head back inside at which point we will begin our meditation and sound offering.
If you have any other questions about this event please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to having you there!
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About Your Facilitators:
Navin Sahjpaul
Navin Sahjpaul is a Music Therapist (BMT), Certified Yoga Teacher, Artist (Musician, Writer), Mental Health Advocate, and is currently completing an M.A. of Counselling Degree, studying to become an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor). Both of his parents were born in India and immigrated to Canada at a young age with their families. He resides and works in Vancouver, BC and his life journey thus far has led him to pursuing a career path in being of service in this world. Navin is deeply passionate about well-being, mental health, community building, and healing, a believer in the idea that the deepest of wounds can become the greatest of teachers, and that the more we tend to our wounds, the greater our capacity is to experience joy, gratitude, and love. Navin’s approach to healing is rooted in the concept of "common humanity," which is a personal belief that human beings are deeply connected to each other because we are all here experiencing human existence together.
Navin holds a Bachelors in Music Therapy Degree from Capilano University and a Foundations of Music Therapy Diploma from Douglas College, receiving the Amanda Todd Legacy Award. Navin has also received a Certification from Gabor Mate’s 2-Day Training: Compassionate Inquiry, a Yoga Teacher Training certification from Arkaya Yoga (300hr+), and a Certification of Completion from Therapsil’s Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Training Program, completing 80 hours of didactic and experiential training and 30 hours of a 5 day intensive in person Seminar led by Dave Philips. He is a Community Leader for Flying Sage, serves as Co-Chair on the Marketing Committee for ICMSV (Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver, and since 2018 has been an active volunteer on the Social Media Committee for MAPS Canada (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)
Navin's Music Therapy practicum placements at Capilano University included doing Music Therapy work in Geriatrics care working directly with folks diagnosed with Dementia & Alzheimer’s, via telehealth with children with developmental disabilities, and Royal Columbian Hospital. at an Older Adult Mental Health Unit. Since graduating in 2021, Navin has been actively working as a Music Therapist (BMT) in the Healthcare system in Addictions & Mental Health, working directly with a wide range of mental health conditions (PTSD, Schizophrenia, Depression, Drug-induced psychosis, Suicidal Ideation). Navin’s Music Therapy practice also extends to actively facilitating Workshops, presenting at Conferences, and offering private and group Sound Meditation/Healing/Bath experiences for Community Wellness Events & Corporate Wellness Classes.
Alexia Maynard
Alexia Maynard is a Registered Nurse with a decade of practice that currently focuses on a passion of hers; providing care for individuals that fall under the umbrella of Mental Health and Addictions. She currently works as a Psychedelic Assisted Therapy nurse with Numinus, administering and facilitating Ketamine Journeys for individuals with persistent and treatment resistant mental health concerns. She enjoys and has experience for holding a supportive space during psilocybin journeys in various healing environments. Alexia has pursued education through institutions such as Therapsil (Psilocybin) and Psychedelic Support (Psilocybin, Ketamine, Psychedelic Facilitation). Currently, she is actively engaged in further psychedelic training with Numinus-U.
Her profound reverence for psychedelics stem from personal experiences, she views them as sacred tools that are intricately linked to her own journey of overcoming complex traumas and mental health challenges. Alexia finds solace in the forest or by the ocean, exploring nature with her dog Milo; you can often find her hugging trees or grounding into the earth. She is passionate about connecting with community, bringing people into a safe container to explore their inner workings and reconnect with their soul. Alexia believes she is here to spread love and empower individuals to transform their pains into sources of strength and power.
What To Bring:
Cozy items for laying down (blanket, pillow, yoga mat soft things). Whatever you might need to feel comfortable on the floor.
Water bottle
Cannabis if you would prefer to use your own
Register
These events are open to the public and tickets are $40.00 . If you are a Sage or Wizard Member, tickets are FREE. Please note that we do have limited spots each week so make sure to get your tickets fast.
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Cancellation Policy:
Please understand that there are limited spots for these events and so we only accept cancellations 48 hours in advance from the start date. This means that if you cancel within 48 hours, we will not be able to issue you a refund. Please reach out to us directly via email at hello@theflyingsage.ca to cancel.
Please note that there may be photography or video at this event.