About Our Integration Circles:
Psychedelics are great tools for exploring consciousness and furthering our self-understanding. These experiences can be some of the most potent in our life and require some time to weave back into our model of the world and how we see ourselves in it. No matter how "good" or "bad" these experiences can be, they are most transformative when we take the time to reflect and integrate them together.
The Flying Sage is welcoming you to join us at our first Psychedelic Integration Circle in Victoria BC. In addition to being a space where you can come share your experiences in a safe, intentional and supportive setting, this will also be an opportunity to connect in community and meet new faces.
We’ve have run close to 70 integration circles here in Vancouver over the past two years and we are excited to bring this offering to our friends in Victoria. Alanna Kit will our facilitator for the circle and you can learn more about her below. Before attending our circle, please make sure you have read our Integration Circle Agreements here.
Schedule:
6:30pm - Doors Open
7:00-8:30pm - Integration Circle
8:30 - 9:30pm - Social
About Your Facilitators:
Alanna Kit
Alanna is a scientist who holds a Masters of Science and has a research background in life sciences, neuroscience, exercise physiology, and holistic health education. She works in the field of psychedelic pharmaceutical drug development research for mental health disorders and is a founder of a tech wellness startup. She is an exercise physiologist, breathwork, meditation, yoga, functional movement instructor and sauna master at multiple wellness spaces in Toronto, including Othership and she brings this holistic background to the retreats that she hosts. She is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Victoria in Medical Sciences and Neuroscience research. Her research includes the mechanism of action of psilocybin, neurogenesis and inflammatory pathways.
Mehran Seyed Emami
Mehran (Mind Body Integration) is a trauma-informed MDMA-assisted psychotherapist based in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples now known as the city of Vancouver. He is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Gabor Maté). He is a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He is also trained in Somatic Experiencing and Holotropic Breathwork, and in his work with clients, invites a holistic and somatic (body-centered) approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.
Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver is a community builder and psychedelic facilitator based in Vancouver BC. Since graduating with a degree in Cognitive Systems from UBC, Michael worked in the psychedelic space for 4 years as the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Assistant for MAPS Canada. During this time, Michael founded the The Flying Sage, a psychedelic community and apparel brand on a mission to democratize transcendence. Additionally, Michael serves as a guide through his own practice Legacy Journeys where he offers transformative psychedelic experiences towards embodiment and lasting change. To learn more about Michael visit www.michaeloliver.ca
Register
This event is free and open to the public. Spots are limited however so please make sure to register using the link. We do not accept walk-ins for these events. Thank you so much and we look forward to connecting with you.
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. Although these events are free, there is a penalty for backing out last minute which can result in removal from future integration circles if your absence becomes a pattern.
Please note that there may be photography or video at this event.
