Awakening 2024
Healing Lives and Healing the World
YORK MANOR • 4908 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042
October 5 & 6, 2024
Awakening 2024 is a convergence of the world’s leading experts in psychedelics. You will have the opportunity to learn from the foremost researchers, healers, scientists, therapists, practitioners, activists, and thought leaders.
Join us and celebrate the Psychedelic Renaissance! Hear from over 33 of the leading experts in the field about how psychedelics can change your mind, change your life, and change the world.
Discover the potential of plant medicine and psychedelics—including magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine, DMT, cannabis, and MDMA—and learn how they are being used to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions.
Find out for yourself how psychedelics successfully address the
current epidemic of mental health issues including depression, anxiety,
PTSD, addiction, pain, autism, OCD, and a variety of other psychological
problems.
Learn from the health professionals who have facilitated countless successful breakthrough therapeutic sessions with the use of psychedelics and discover which of these substances might be right for you or someone you know. At Awakening 2024, you will learn how and where to begin your explorations into psychedelic healing.
Psychedelics have been used for tens of thousands of years as a path to greater peace, health, and joy in life. Doctors, therapists, shamans, guides, and healers who have studied with indigenous masters and carry their ancient wisdom into their modern-day practices will share their extensive knowledge. Learn about the progress being made toward regulatory approval and universal access.
Network with your colleagues and the vibrant psychedelic community. Share the most up-to-date information, clinical research, and application of psychedelics for healing the body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy live performances, healing workshops, and incredible food.
2-Day
VIP Admission •
All Access +EXTRA:
» $147 «
» $97 Early Bird «
2-Day
General Admission:
» $49 «
» $30 Early Bird «
1-Day
General Admission:
» $27 «
(No early bird)
WHAT TO EXPECT at Awakening 2024
Over 40 Speakers & Workshop Leaders
CEO & Psychotherapist — Shakti Therapy & Healing Services
Ektha Aggarwal is an experienced licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and Founder of the group practice Shakti Therapy and Healing Services. Shakti Therapy offers a holistic and psychotherapeutic approach to help clients realize that we are an integral part of the vast and complex web of life – that the health of the whole is intimately connected with the health of the individual. In her practice, Ektha also offers a variety of treatments from crystal healing, psychedelic-assisted therapy and other holistic interventions. Ektha has published her work with ScienceDirect, Good Indian Girl blog, Brown Women’s Health, and Women’s Web.
CEO & Psychotherapist — Shakti Therapy & Healing Services
Ektha Aggarwal is an experienced licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and Founder of the group practice Shakti Therapy and Healing Services. Shakti Therapy offers a holistic and psychotherapeutic approach to help clients realize that we are an integral part of the vast and complex web of life – that the health of the whole is intimately connected with the health of the individual. In her practice, Ektha also offers a variety of treatments from crystal healing, psychedelic-assisted therapy and other holistic interventions. Ektha has published her work with ScienceDirect, Good Indian Girl blog, Brown Women’s Health, and Women’s Web.
Vice President of Sales — Panacea Payroll
Teresa Kearney is the Vice President of Sales for Panacea Payroll. Panacea is solely focused on providing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping to the cannabis and psychedelics industries. Teresa earned a B.S. at Indiana Univ. of PA and completed graduate study at Texas A&M Univ. While residing in multiple states in the US, she has worked in a variety of fields, such as, education, mental health, microwave TV transmitter sales, pharmaceutical research product sales, to name a few, before landing in the payroll industry. Teresa had been in payroll 8 years before applying her well-rounded skill set to the alternative health industry for the past 6 years.
Vice President of Sales — Panacea Payroll
Teresa Kearney is the Vice President of Sales for Panacea Payroll. Panacea is solely focused on providing Payroll, HR and Timekeeping to the cannabis and psychedelics industries. Teresa earned a B.S. at Indiana Univ. of PA and completed graduate study at Texas A&M Univ. While residing in multiple states in the US, she has worked in a variety of fields, such as, education, mental health, microwave TV transmitter sales, pharmaceutical research product sales, to name a few, before landing in the payroll industry. Teresa had been in payroll 8 years before applying her well-rounded skill set to the alternative health industry for the past 6 years.
Physician
Dr. Christopher Romig is a board-certified physician and serves as the Director of Innovation at Stella. Based in Irvine, CA, he employs cutting-edge biological interventions to address mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD/PTSI. Dr. Romig’s expertise includes the application of Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR SGB) and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. He stays on the forefront of research and literature pertaining to the use of biological treatments and psychedelics for debilitating conditions. With experience in the field since 2016, Dr. Romig has developed innovative protocols to maximize the beneficial effects of treatment to the entire individual.
Physician
Dr. Christopher Romig is a board-certified physician and serves as the Director of Innovation at Stella. Based in Irvine, CA, he employs cutting-edge biological interventions to address mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD/PTSI. Dr. Romig’s expertise includes the application of Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR SGB) and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. He stays on the forefront of research and literature pertaining to the use of biological treatments and psychedelics for debilitating conditions. With experience in the field since 2016, Dr. Romig has developed innovative protocols to maximize the beneficial effects of treatment to the entire individual.
Earth Medicine Mentor, Integration Specialist, and Psychedelic CannAbyss Facilitator
Skye Weaver is a multi-faceted Medicine Woman based in the Los Angeles and Boulder area. She is an earth medicine and women’s leadership mentor, psychedelic cannabis facilitator, integration & self-care specialist and a lead facilitator for The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, DoubleBlind Magazine and EntheoNation. Her background and education cover a vast array of healing modalities, including mindful somatic psychology, mindfulness-based psychedelic therapy, life coaching, yoga, massage, Reiki, and extensive work in the area of psychedelic facilitation, mentorship, education and ritual arts. Skye is also a lifelong thespian, having earned her MFA in acting from Harvard University and the Moscow Art Theatre where she studied acting, dance, voice & speech, Viewpoints, Suzuki, and commedia dell’arte giving her a natural proclivity towards public speaking.
Earth Medicine Mentor, Integration Specialist, and Psychedelic CannAbyss Facilitator
Skye Weaver is a multi-faceted Medicine Woman based in the Los Angeles and Boulder area. She is an earth medicine and women’s leadership mentor, psychedelic cannabis facilitator, integration & self-care specialist and a lead facilitator for The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, DoubleBlind Magazine and EntheoNation. Her background and education cover a vast array of healing modalities, including mindful somatic psychology, mindfulness-based psychedelic therapy, life coaching, yoga, massage, Reiki, and extensive work in the area of psychedelic facilitation, mentorship, education and ritual arts. Skye is also a lifelong thespian, having earned her MFA in acting from Harvard University and the Moscow Art Theatre where she studied acting, dance, voice & speech, Viewpoints, Suzuki, and commedia dell’arte giving her a natural proclivity towards public speaking.
Founding Partner, Radicle Law
Serena Wu is a partner of Radicle Law LLP, a law firm providing legal and business solutions to diverse clients who are changemakers in their industries. She is passionate about psychedelics and social entrepreneurship. She has advised professionals in the psychedelic space on the legal boundaries of psychedelic assisted therapy, corporate practice of medicine laws, informed consents, risk and liability mitigation, and religious freedom protections. She has also advised on DAOs, NFTs and their related securities issues. A Harvard Law graduate, she is licensed to practice law in CA and NY. She is also the author of a novel regarding returning to wholeness with the help of psychedelics, Wyra’s Search for the Rainbow Pearls.
Preferred Title: Founding Partner, Radicle Law
Contact info: serena@radiclelaw.com
Founding Partner, Radicle Law
Serena Wu is a partner of Radicle Law LLP, a law firm providing legal and business solutions to diverse clients who are changemakers in their industries. She is passionate about psychedelics and social entrepreneurship. She has advised professionals in the psychedelic space on the legal boundaries of psychedelic assisted therapy, corporate practice of medicine laws, informed consents, risk and liability mitigation, and religious freedom protections. She has also advised on DAOs, NFTs and their related securities issues. A Harvard Law graduate, she is licensed to practice law in CA and NY. She is also the author of a novel regarding returning to wholeness with the help of psychedelics, Wyra’s Search for the Rainbow Pearls.
Preferred Title: Founding Partner, Radicle Law
Contact info: serena@radiclelaw.com
Psychedelic Artists
Singer/ Songwriter, Healing Meditation Facilitator
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Sam Babayan crafts empowering, soul-stirring music that blends his Armenian roots with folk rock, blues, and psychedelia. His upcoming double LPs with The Dirty Diamond capture his unique sound: “From the Stars” delivers electrifying energy akin to solar flares and 60s Marshall stacks, while “To the Stars” offers a warm, intimate acoustic experience. Babayan’s lyrics explore themes of ego death and self-discovery, guiding listeners on a cosmic journey through consciousness and beyond.
CONTACT INFO: ravens_haven@tutanota.com
PREFERED TITLE: Singer/ Songwriter, Healing Meditation Facilitator
Singer/ Songwriter, Healing Meditation Facilitator
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Sam Babayan crafts empowering, soul-stirring music that blends his Armenian roots with folk rock, blues, and psychedelia. His upcoming double LPs with The Dirty Diamond capture his unique sound: “From the Stars” delivers electrifying energy akin to solar flares and 60s Marshall stacks, while “To the Stars” offers a warm, intimate acoustic experience. Babayan’s lyrics explore themes of ego death and self-discovery, guiding listeners on a cosmic journey through consciousness and beyond.
CONTACT INFO: ravens_haven@tutanota.com
PREFERED TITLE: Singer/ Songwriter, Healing Meditation Facilitator
Conscious Hip Hop and R&B Musician
Sam Sharman is a musician, artist, mystic, and entrepreneur creating conscious, immersive worlds. Sam blends influences from soul, R&B, pop, & conscious hip hop with original psychedelic projection art, story telling, and elements of burlesque to elevate her live shows into transformative experiences. She is the CEO of Artist Management at Enchanted Loft Productions, a micro-festival in Los Angeles & beyond. Her work explores the nexus of empowerment + pleasure + liberation.
Conscious Hip Hop and R&B Musician
Sam Sharman is a musician, artist, mystic, and entrepreneur creating conscious, immersive worlds. Sam blends influences from soul, R&B, pop, & conscious hip hop with original psychedelic projection art, story telling, and elements of burlesque to elevate her live shows into transformative experiences. She is the CEO of Artist Management at Enchanted Loft Productions, a micro-festival in Los Angeles & beyond. Her work explores the nexus of empowerment + pleasure + liberation.
PRE-CONFERENCE
Friday, October 4, 2024
Clarity Room
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kambo Ceremony
Speaker: Heather Mack (Kambo, Plant Medicine & Reiki Practitioner)
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3:00 – 5:00 PM
How to Become a Sound Healing Facilitator
Speaker: Amber Zinsmeister
Insight Room
7:00 PM
Releasing Trauma
Speaker: Marcie MadeOfLight (Somatic Practitioner, Ceremony Facilitator & Musician)
Connection Room
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Introduction to Becoming a Microdose Coach
Speaker: Cesar Marin (Founder/Owner-Cultivating Wisdom )
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1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Connect to Your Soul with Sacred Singing — A Vocal Opening Workshop & Connect to the Divine
Speaker: Kyle Nicolaides (Author, Musician, Healer, Medicine Man)
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3:00 – 5:00 PM
Introduction to Becoming a Professional Psychedelic Facilitator
Speaker: Marcie MadeOfLight (Somatic Practitioner, Ceremony Facilitator & Musician)
Conference Room
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
How to Grow a Successful Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Practice
Speaker: Greg Shanken (Thought Leader)
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3:00 – 5:00 PM
Capital Raising 101 for Your Psychedelic Business
Hear from experts with decades of experience in helping businesses raise capital. You will learn: How to know when your business is ready for outside capital and how to structure your deal and funding options. In addition, you will learn what you will need to do once you are ready to raise, the different types of investors and how to find them and what investors will expect from you once they write their check.
Who Should Attend this Workshop/Panel: Psychedelic Entrepreneurs and Investor
Speakers: Paul Wigdor
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6:00 – 8:30 PM
VIP/Speakers/Media Reception
Network with the Awakening 2024 speakers and the psychedelic industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of psychedelics. Connect and expand your network within the psychedelic community. Don’t miss this occasion if you are interested in growing personally or if you are a psychedelic industry professional seeking to deepen your connections.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Conference Room
10:00 AM
Keynote Conversation with B-Real (VIP Access Only)
Speaker: Paul Karasik (CEO-Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles)
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11:00 AM
Microdosing
Moderator: Cristianna Hougland (Founder/CEO Mushee Medicinal)
Speakers: Cesar Marin (Founder/CEO Mushee Medicinal), Mark Kohl (Founder, FrequencyCap), Justen Martin (Performance Coach/Guide)
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12:00 PM
Exploring MDMA Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Moderator: Marat Spolan (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & Psychedelic Psychotherapist)
Speaker: Yessica Avancena (Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist)
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1:00 PM
Ayahuasca
Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Wolf Purnananda Jowers (Transformationalist Specialist), Juanita Romano (Cheyenne Medicine Woman), Kyle Nicolaides (Author, Musician, Healer, Medicine Man)
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2:00 PM
Preparation
Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Shaun Ryan (Xaman), Awais Spall (Functional Medicine Practitioner)
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3:00 PM
The Art and Science of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Moderator: Ektha Aggarwol (CEO & Psychotherapist — Shakti Therapy & Healing Services)
Speakers: Dr. Christopher Romig (Physician), Dr. Eva Altobelli (Founder & CEO of Home-LA, Psychedelic & Addiction Psychiatrist), Dr. Randy Scharlach (Physician)
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4:00 PM
Creating a Successful Psychedelic Business
Moderator: Matthew Ritchey (Co-founder-Inner Circle)
Speakers: Teresa Kearney (Vice President of Sales — Panacea Payroll), Paul W, Greg Shanken (Thought Leader)
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5:00 PM
Legal Psychedelics You Can Access Right Now
Moderator: Heather Mack (Kambo, Plant Medicine & Reiki Practitioner)
Speakers: Uri Lee (Moon Priestess, Spiritual Counselor, Channel, Ceremonialist), Neera Truong (Founder-Aya Bliss)
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6:00 PM
Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Speaker: Zach Dorsett (Operations Manager — Wonderbags)
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7:00 PM
TBD
Speaker: TBD
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8:00 PM
Moonlit Mysteries: Psychedelic Ceremony for Higher Guidance
Speaker: Uri Lee (Moon Priestess, Spiritual Counselor, Channel, Ceremonialist)
Ceremonies
Clarity Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speakers: Aluna Lua, Diego Alfonso (Medicine Facilitator), Fernando Borrega (CEO-FerCoaching)
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1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Amanita Workshop
Speakers: Christian Rassmussen (CEO/Owner-MN Nice Botanicals) & Erik Casano
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3:00 – 4:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Fernando Borrega (CEO-FerCoaching)
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5:00 – 6:50 PM
Mapacho Ceremony
Speaker: Juanita Romano (Cheyenne Medicine Woman)
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Insight Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Diego Alfonso (Medicine Facilitator)
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1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Sanaga Ceremony
Speaker: Diego Alfonso (Medicine Facilitator)
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3:00 – 4:50 PM
Mapacho Ceremony
Speaker: Diego Alfonso (Medicine Facilitator)
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5:00 – 6:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Antonio Carballo
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Connection Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Fernando Borrega (CEO-FerCoaching)
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1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Cacao Ceremony
Speaker: Salvador
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3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
TBD
Speaker: TBD
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5:00 PM – 6:50 PM
Cannabis Meditation
Speaker: Sam Sharman (Conscious Hip Hop and R&B Musician)
Psychedelic Music Performances
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Main Stage
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1:00–2:00 PM
Mia Mystic
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2:00–3:00 PM
Paul Karasik
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3:00–4:00 PM
Space-X-Force (Erik Casano)
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4:00–5:00 PM
The Heart of Everything
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5:00–6:00 PM
The Heart of Everything
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6:00–7:00 PM
Gypsy Nights
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7:00–8:00 PM
Bianca Cherie
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8:00–9:00 PM
Mr. Snow
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Schedule at a glance. Click for full Sunday program »
Conference Room
10:00 AM
How One Night of Ayahuasca Cured Ten Years of Depression (A Life-saving and life changing story of a spiritual awakening)
Speaker: Kyle Nicolaides (Author, Musician, Healer, Medicine Man)
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11:00 AM
The Science Behind Choosing the Best Psychedelic for Your Journey
Speaker: Dr John McCorvy (Ph.D.-Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin)
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12:00 PM
The God Molecule: 5-MeO-DMT
Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speaker: Martin Ball (Nondual Entheogenic Educator)
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1:00 PM
The Joy of Sex and Psychedelics
Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Hannah Jo (Sexuality & Relationship Coach), Dr. Cat Meyer (Licensed Psychotherapist Specializing in the Intersection of Sex and Psychedelics), Sam Sharman (Conscious Hip Hop and R&B Musician)
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2:00 PM
Cannabis
Moderator: Scott Von Heldt (Cannabis Entrepreneur & Spiritual Guide)
Speakers: Adam Grossman (Founder & Chairman — Papa & Barkley), Brooke Westlake (Founder & Owner — Women in Cannabis Expo & Westlake Merchant Solutions), Jillian Xavier (Founder & CEO – DREGLO Cannabis Testing Laboratory)
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3:00 PM
Legalization: The Path to Freedom of Consciousness
Moderator: Christian Rasmussen (CEO/Owner-MN Nice Botanicals)
Speaker: Tom Zuber (Managing Partner, Zuber Lawler LLP)
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4:00 PM
Creating a Psychedelic Community to Support Your Lifestyle
Moderator: Hanna Jo (Sexuality & Relationship Coach)
Speakers: Jacob Tell (Chief Dreamer at District 216), Shane Norte (Founder & Spiritual Leader of Church of the People for Creator & Mother Earth, Board Member of Decriminalize Nature), Prranit Vaswani (Nonprofit Community Leader)
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5:00 PM
Freedom From Addiction with Psychedelics
Moderator: Dr. Remi Drozd (Founder, Medical director of Lucid Therapeutics – Psychedelic Ketamine Focused Therapy)
Speakers: Fernando Borrega (CEO-FerCoaching), Danielle Dunne (Associate Psychotherapist)
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6:00 PM
CannAbyss
Speaker: Skye Weaver (Earth Medicine Mentor, Integration Specialist, and Psychedelic CannAbyss Facilitator)
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7:00 PM
Souline Workshop
Speaker: Lane Carlson (Founder of Souline.life)
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8:00 PM
TBD
Speaker: TBD
Ceremonies
Clarity Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Ayahuasca Workshop
Speaker: Elio Geusa (AYA Healing Retreats)
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1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
An Integral Approach to Psychedelic Integration
Speaker: Dr. Katelyn Lehman (Founder of Quantum Clinic)
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Psychedelic Music Performances
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TBD
Main Stage
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1:00–2:00 PM
Marc Erickson
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2:00–3:00 PM
Aluna Lua
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3:00–4:00 PM
Paul Karasik
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4:00–5:00 PM
Sam Babayan / The Dirty Diamond
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5:00–6:00 PM
Sam Babayan / The Dirty Diamond
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6:00–7:00 PM
Sam Babayan / The Dirty Diamond
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7:00–8:00 PM
Franko Heke
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8:00–9:00 PM
TBD
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Awakening 2024
Healing Lives and Healing the World
YORK MANOR • 4908 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042
Date Tk–TK, 2024
