Štítek: přednáška

Kdy: 1. 12. 2026, 18:30

Kde: Josefská 34/6, 118 00 Praha

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Twenty-first century psychedelic therapy is developing at a fast pace. Yet much of psychedelic experience is untouched by therapists as they have no training in metaphysics: the study of reality in terms of concepts relating to both matter and mind, and more. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has recently endorsed the need for metaphysics in psychedelic therapy, citing the work of the speaker – not only to fathom the nature of such experiences, but also to uncover possible metaphysical biases of the therapist that could have an effect upon practice. To integrate psychedelic-induced metaphysical experiences requires recourse to metaphysics. In this talk, Dr Sjöstedt-Hughes will offer an outline of what this means and how it may be applied.

Bio

Dr Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes is a Philosopher of Mind and Metaphysics who specializes in fields pertaining to panpsychism, pantheism, idealism, mental causation, and altered states of consciousness. Peter is a lecturer at The University of Exeter where he is a founder of EPIC – the Exeter Psychedelic Interdisciplinary Centre – and developer of its postgraduate courses in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture. He is co-director of Europe’s largest psychedelics conference, Breaking Convention, and the author of Noumenautics (2015), Modes of Sentience (2021), co-editor and contributor of Philosophy and Psychedelics(2022), Breaking Convention: Musings and Meditations on Psychedelia (2025), and author of Bloomsbury’s forthcoming book,The Psychedelics Manual: Metaphysics and Meaning, alongside numerous articles. As well as the TEDx Talker on ‘psychedelics and consciousness’, and speaker on the BBC’s show ‘The Trip’, Peter is an inspiration to the recreation of inhuman philosopher Marvel Superhero, Karnak.

Kdy: 14. 10. 2026, 18:30

Kde: Josefská 34/6, Malá Strana, Praha

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For nearly two millennia, initiates travelled to Eleusis to participate in the Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, one of the most enduring initiatory traditions of the ancient Mediterranean. The sacrament was kykeon, a ritual drink whose composition and possible role in the initiatory experience have remained the subject of fascination and debate.

Could the kykeon have contained psychoactive compounds derived from ergot? And could such a preparation have contributed to the profound experiences described by the initiates? Drawing on ancient sources, archaeology, chemistry and contemporary psychedelic science, this talk examines the evidence behind the psychedelic hypothesis of Eleusis, as well as the questions that remain unresolved.

Yet even if the pharmacological mystery of the kykeon could be solved, would the molecule alone explain the Mysteries? Perhaps the more interesting question is not only what was in the cup, but what transformed the initiate.

Bio:
Isis Rita Anzel Koutrouli is a preclinical researcher at the Psychedelic Research Center of the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) in Prague and a final-year PhD candidate in Neurosciences at the 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, under the supervision of Dr. Tomáš Páleníček. Her research focuses on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances, in preclinical models of substance use disorders, combining behavioral pharmacology with molecular approaches.

Isis is also one of the coordinators of the uniMIND Prague psychedelic community and academic journal club, which is co-hosting this event.

Kdy: 19. 5. 2026, 18:30

Kde: Josefská 34/6, 118 00 Praha

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Akce bude překládána do ČJ.

Psychedelic facilitation is an artform. Yet rather than offering a rigid framework or step-by-step blueprint, this workshop approaches facilitation as a living practice that must be felt, embodied, and deepened through the experience of the present moment.
Together we will explore often overlooked and intangible skills of facilitation—attention, intention, voice, breath, touch, and the capacity to listen through the body as much as the mind.
This workshop frames psychedelic facilitation as an alchemical encounter between human beings, echoing Carl Jung’s insight that when two personalities truly meet, both are transformed. Through discussion and case studies, participants will explore how presence, attunement, and right action guide facilitators through the complex and unpredictable situations that inevitably arise in psychedelic containers.

Bio:
Simon Yugler is an internationally experienced psychedelic therapist, educator, and author of the book, Psychedelics and the Soul: A Mythic Guide to Psychedelic (North Atlantic Books, 2024). With a master’s in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, he has taught for five psychedelic facilitator training programs, including CIIS, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Naropa University, and Inner Trek. He has traveled extensively, learning from Indigenous traditions such as the Shipibo ayahuasca practice and the Native American Church. Simon also spent a year and a half as a retreat leader and therapist at MycoMeditations, a renowned psilocybin therapy retreat center in Jamaica. Integrating Jungian psychology, mythology, and animistic perspectives, Simon is passionate about helping his clients and retreat participants explore the liminal wilds of the soul.

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Psychedelická facilitace je umění. Tento workshop však místo pevného rámce nebo krok za krokem vedeného návodu přistupuje k facilitaci jako k živé praxi, kterou je potřeba prožívat, vtělit a prohlubovat skrze přítomný okamžik.
Společně budeme zkoumat často opomíjené a neuchopitelné dovednosti facilitace – pozornost, záměr, hlas, dech, dotek a schopnost naslouchat nejen myslí, ale i tělem.
Workshop nahlíží psychedelickou facilitaci jako alchymické setkání mezi lidmi, v duchu myšlenky Carl Jung, že když se dvě osobnosti skutečně potkají, obě se promění. Prostřednictvím diskuse a případových studií budou účastníci zkoumat, jak přítomnost, naladění a správné jednání vedou facilitátory v komplexních a nepředvídatelných situacích, které v psychedelických prostorech nevyhnutelně vznikají.

Bio:
Simon Yugler je psychedelický terapeut, lektor s mezinárodními zkušenostmi a autor knihy Psychedelics and the Soul: A Mythic Guide to Psychedelic Healing, Depth Psychology and Cultural Repair. Získal magisterský titul v hlubinné psychologii na Pacifica Graduate Institute a vyučoval v pěti výcvikových programech pro psychedelické průvodce, např. v CIIS, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Naropa University a Inner Trek. Při svých četných cestách po celém světě se učil od domorodých kultur, např. od indiánské církve Native American Church a ayahuaskové tradice kmene Shipibo. Rok a půl působil jako vedoucí a terapeut v MycoMeditations, předním pobytovém centru psilocybinové terapie na Jamajce. Simon ve své práci integruje jungovskou psychologii, mytologii a animistické perspektivy a s nadšením pomáhá svým klientům a účastníkům retreatů nacházet cestu liminální divočinou duše.

Kdy: 11. 2. 2026, 18:30

Kde: Kino Dlabačov, Bělohorská 24, Praha

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Recent research has focused on how psychedelics and empathogens may assist in the treatment of PTSD and depression following trauma. However, there is almost no knowledge regarding how psychoactive substances may impact the processing of Traumatic Events (TE) in real time. The large-scale terror attack by Hamas on October 7th 2023 on the 4000 attendees of the Supernova music festival has provided a tragic opportunity to study these two phenomena in conjunction. The attack took place shortly after sunrise, when many attendees were under the influence of mind-altering substances, mostly MDMA, LSD, ketamine and, as well as cannabis. This is an unprecedented mass trauma event that many of its victims experienced while in altered states of consciousness. We are conducting a large scale, longitudinal study with these survivors regarding the processing of trauma under the influence of psychedelics in the peritraumatic and post traumatic periods. In this talk I will show results from this unique cohort including clinical (n = 1400), physiological (n = 300), cognitive (n = 900) and neural (fMRI) measures (n = 140) and how they relate to trauma and psychedelic use. The data and experiences of the courageous survivors of the festival provide novel insights into how trauma processing is impacted by psychoactive substances revealing unique interactions between cognitive, pharmacological and clinical factors.

The Nova Project
The tragic Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, at the Supernova music festival in Israel created a unique opportunity to study the interaction between trauma exposure and altered states of consciousness induced by psychoactive substances such as MDMA, LSD, ketamine, and psilocybin. Many survivors of the attack were under the influence of these substances, allowing for the first-ever longitudinal study of trauma processing in such a context. Our extensive research includes an unprecedented sample size of over 1,200 survivors, providing exceptional statistical power and reliability. Preliminary findings indicate a remarkable protective effect of MDMA during traumatic exposure, with MDMA users exhibiting significantly better clinical outcomes compared to those who consumed other substances or none at all. These insights are not only scientifically groundbreaking but have also generated considerable public and media interest, receiving extensive international coverage in prominent outlets such as The New York Times , Frankfurter Allgemeine and BBC.

Prof. Roy Salomon
Professor Roy Salomon is a Full Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Haifa and a Stiftung Charité visiting professor at the Charité psychiatric department in Berlin. His research primarily explores perceptual consciousness and bodily-self-consciousness, utilizing advanced techniques such as virtual reality, computational models, and neuroimaging. He earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of Science, and completed postdoctoral training at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) focusing on the neuroscience of consciousness and the self.

In 2016, he founded the Lab of Self & Consciousness, which investigates the construct of the “Self” and its relation to consciousness in both healthy and clinical populations. His research is known for its innovative approach to empirically studying fundamental questions such as „What is the self?“ and „How do we know what is real?“ Prof. Salomon has made significant contributions to understanding non-typical states of consciousness, including those experienced in psychosis and under psychedelics.

Prof. Salomon is a co-founder and board member of SafeHeart, a non-profit NGO dedicated to assisting trauma survivors, particularly those affected by the large-scale terror attack during the Supernova music festival in October 2023. His work in this area is pioneering in understanding trauma processing under altered states of consciousness, offering new insights and potential therapeutic approaches for trauma and related mental health conditions. Recognized for his contributions, Prof. Salomon has been invited to address the United Nations on mental health innovations in trauma care.