The world as we know it changed in 2020 and we have all had to adjust to new definitions of “normal”, many of which felt and still feel very strange. With those adjustments come uncertainty and stress. Mental health is an important consideration for all of us at the best of times and now, more than ever, we need to be mindful of our day-to-day coping mechanisms and open to new ways of approaching holistic health.
Silo Wellness, founded in 2018 in Oregon, held its first psychedelics retreat during the pandemic in Jamaica and Oregon. Psychedelics have evolved from their heyday in the 60’s and 70’s and to their current renaissance in the spheres of wellness, neuroscience and drug discovery.
Recent studies have revealed that psychedelics use can result in an improvement in mood, mindfulness, focus and energy. According to a Forbes article, further studies have shown that partaking in psychedelics in a communal group setting such as ceremonies or retreats can lead to improvement in wellbeing, social connectedness and mental health.
Silo Wellness is a leading global psychedelics company offering professionally guided psychedelic retreats in both Jamaica and Oregon. Both of these locations offer two incredibly unique retreat offerings – with the Jamaican retreats featuring ‘magic mushroom’ ceremonies led by Rastafarian indigenous leaders while the Oregon retreats employ ketamine-assisted experiences under the careful guidance and expert supervision of physicians and licensed counsellors.
These wellness retreats are designed to cater to distinct audiences so as to attract like-minded people and create a sense of community in a group setting. Participants are guided through the process by retreat leaders from conversations and interviews held weeks before attending the retreat, to one-on-one and group discussions prior to each of the psilocybin ceremonies or ketamine-assisted sessions, followed by post ceremony conversations and group integration sessions and most importantly, post-retreat follow ups. Each retreat incorporates immersive nature experiences from white water rafting and waterfall meditation sessions in Oregon to seaside yoga instruction and lush forest mindfulness hikes in Jamaica that help to create the perfect setting for the sort of introspection and self-actualization that takes place.
Psychedelics and Mental Health
Psilocybin mushrooms have been widely used by cultures all over the world for thousands of years. While functional mushrooms provide adapt genic benefits that are comparable to those of superfoods, psilocybin mushrooms provide a hallucinogenic experience, which when done properly leads to incredible self-discovery and personal growth.
“Psychedelic experiences can be profoundly transformative and deeply healing,” said Douglas K. Gordon, Chief Executive Officer of Silo Wellness. “This need for greater self-actualization is especially needed at a time when so many people are struggling with mental health issues and looking for plant-based alternatives to help guide them on their paths to greater self-actualization.”
Silo Wellness also offers functional mushroom tinctures which are used as food and drink additives, available for purchase on their online store at www.siloreboot.com.The tinctures are an easy way to add the benefits of popular functional mushrooms such as Chaga, Cordyceps, Reishi, Lion’s Mane and others to one’s daily diet. These mushrooms can provide a range of wellness benefits including the improvement of the central nervous system to support healthy brain functions like memory and focus.
Silo Wellness has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with the family of legendary musician Bob Marley for the exclusive worldwide rights to brand, market and sell a distinct product line of functional and psychedelic mushrooms.
“These are transformative times in which we are living. Our family seeks to use our platform to help facilitate positive change. Mushrooms have been used for centuries, and we believe they offer a natural pathway for healing and positivity,” stated Cedella Marley, daughter of Rita and Bob Marley.
Were you previously aware of the benefits of functional and psychedelic mushrooms? If yes, hopefully this article has expanded your knowledge even further! If not, welcome to the wonderful world of mushrooms! Plant-based healing is the future of health and wellness, you’ll be amazed at the difference it can make in your life.
May is Mental Awareness Month and we encourage you all to be mindful of your own feelings and those around you. Be intentional about your mental health. Check in with yourself and if you find you are having difficulty coping, reach out to someone you know and trust. We are all in this together.
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#Psychedelics and Mental Health
#Psychedelics and Mental Health
#Psychedelics and Mental Health
