Timothy Leary used to recommend marijuana as a substance best suited to explore the sensory and somatic aspects of existence. There is also budding evidence that cannabis can aid people who have experienced trauma and adversity to gently sensitise and land back in their bodies.

I have found that low doses of THC can enhance the perception of the subtle bodily sensations. Suddenly the interactions between my body and the space around it become the source of surprised delight and child-like pleasure! In this space of curiosity, even tracking pain signals that may arise in the body, has a different quality.

This workshop will be devoted to exploration through the lens of the body. As we gently drift into a trance state, I will propose a series of body-mind practices (such as movement, qigong, breathwork, self-touch or self-tying) with the intent of both listening deeply and responding to the body’s invitations. We will be slow and exquisitely attentive in our self-explorations before we reach out and connect with others. What might we find?

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please e-mail the organisers to request a pre-workshop form.

We acknowledge that the use of psychedelics continues despite a long history of criminalisation. We do provide harm minimisation interventions and education to those who make their own choice to partake.

We do not provide cannabis in this workshop.