El Gastor Spain
A white village in the hills of rural Andalucía, held by our Spain facilitator Elena.
- From Málaga
- 1 hr 40 min by car
- From Seville
- 1 hr 15 min by car
- Pickup
- Airport taxi on request
mycelial meditation for troubled times
Mycosomatic Magic
Private one-to-one psilocybin and MDMA sessions for individuals and couples, in El Gastor, Spain; Pai, Thailand; and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
(opens in a new tab)Science and ceremony, in a private and personalised setting.
We are an international non-profit association offering legal, private, individual one-to-one psilocybin therapy to those in need. We are dedicated to a world in which all essential goods and services are honoured as priceless gifts of the earth, accessible to all.
Our approach is informed equally by the latest clinical research and guidelines, and by the indigenous ethnomycological practices and knowledge which first brought humans into relationship with the wisdom and power of these incredible organisms.
Beyond the immediate benefits of the session itself, we take special care to give you the education, the community, the confidence and the practical experience you need to keep healing, in a lifelong relationship with these fungal familiars.
One to one
Individual sessions, never groups, with one or more monitors beside you throughout.
Clinical protocol
Built on the standard protocol of Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London and MAPS.
Care that continues
Screening and preparation before, aftercare and integration support after.
Kept accessible
A modest fee, kept as low as possible, with free places for communities in need.
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A new and ancient story.
We draw on the findings of the best of modern sciences — neurobiology, psychopharmacology, eco-depth psychology, clinical somatic bodywork — as well as the rich ethnomycological traditions of the world: modern curanderos, Siberian shamans, the Mysteries of ancient Greece and the ceremonies of our paleolithic ancestors.
The session is one phase of a longer journey.
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1
Intake
A thorough medical and psychological pre-screening to make sure the experience is safe for you, then an introductory interview to get to know each other and talk through your intentions.
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2
Preparation
Introductory educational content, baseline psychometric measures, and the option of sessions with our allied psychologists, who specialise in preparing for and integrating psychedelic experiences.
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3
The session
Intentions set and recorded, a loving-kindness meditation, a mushroom tea ceremony with a calming herbal infusion, and a sound bath. Then you lie back and attend to your inner journey, cared for the whole time.
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Integration
Time to record the experience, outcome measures, a personal aftercare email, an introduction to microdosing and meditation, and optional “magic forest bathing” sessions outdoors.
Three sanctuaries
Natural, private settings, each with a cosy indoor space for the session.
Pai Thailand
A mountain valley in northern Thailand, where Cam has made a home immersed in nature.
- From Chiang Mai
- About 3 hrs by road
- Getting there
- Minivans daily, private driver or rental
Lake Atitlán Guatemala
A highland lake ringed by volcanoes, held by our Guatemala facilitator Peyton.
- From Antigua or Guatemala City
- About 3 hrs
- Getting there
- Daily shuttles, private driver or rental
Our name, unfolded
Myco
Relating to fungi means relating to nature. They are the beings through which life on land relates to itself, and the bond linking soil, water and air.
Somatic
Relating to the bodymind as a whole, bringing the subtle eloquence of our nervous system back into dialogue with an intellect that has often stopped listening.
Magic
From a root meaning power, help or gift: the movement of mind that frees the senses from habit, assumption and conditioning.
In their own words
I came from a very dark place. What I experienced was totally transforming because I understood where my suffering came from. I was not suffering anymore.
I’ve never been so nice to myself. I know it’s not going to solve all my problems forever, but I have my hope back.
I am happier, healthier, and more whole. I have learned how to love myself and all around me.
I really appreciated the practical help when needed while giving me the space to do my thing. It was exactly what I needed.
I was shown that love is in listening.
I feel less anxious and more able to relax and be in the moment since my first session.
You made me feel completely at ease from the moment we arrived. It was exactly as I hoped it would be.
Who sits beside you
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Siddiq Khan
Founding Director
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Elena Echevarria
Spain Facilitator
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Peyton Chipman
Guatemala Facilitator & Secretary
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Camelia
Thailand Facilitator
A gift, not a commodity.
We charge a modest fee to keep the association sustainable, and keep it as low as possible so the work stays accessible. Invited guests from communities in need, such as immigrants, activists for environmental and social change, people with addictions and victims of gender violence, receive sessions free of charge, cross-subsidised by private reservations.
We are only as healthy as our habitat.