Awakening 2024 Saturday Program

Healing Lives and Healing the World

YORK MANOR • 4908 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042

October 5 & 6, 2024

PROGRAM of EVENTS

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024


Conference Room

10:00 AM

Keynote Conversation with B-Real (VIP Access Only)

Visionary and cannabis & psychedelic advocate, B-Real, in conversation with Paul Karasik, CEO, Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles will share his insights and thoughts regarding his experience, strength and hope in leading social change. B-Real will discuss the role of music in today’s culture and how psychedelics can influence and help create a more conscious world. He brings more than 30 years of experience and wisdom to help us understand how we can promote the change in the world we would all like to see.
Moderator: Paul Karasik (CEO-Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles)
Speaker: B-Real (Lead Rapper-Cypress Hill)

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11:00 AM

The Microdose Summit

Microdosing psychedelics is the practice of consuming very low, sub-hallucinogenic doses of a psychedelic substance, such as psilocybin-containing mushrooms, LSD, Mescaline, or Ayahausca. The benefits reported include increased productivity and creativity, as well as relief from pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Learn how to prepare and integrate this powerful new healing modality and the protocol needed to maximize results.
Moderator: Cristianna Hougland (Founder/CEO Mushee Medicinal)
Speakers: Cesar Marin (Founder/Owner-Cultivating Wisdom), Mark Kohl (Founder, FrequencyCap), Justen Martin (Performance Coach/Guide)

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12:00 PM

Exploring MDMA Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The promise and potential of MDMA psychedelic-assisted therapy is now recognized universally by practically all healing and therapeutic communities. Ongoing research and clinical studies support the efficacy of MDMA in treating PTSD, trauma, and depression, as well as, deepening the experience of connectedness, empathy and love. Learn about the history, science, risks, and rewards of MDMA and the most current and successful therapeutic approaches of 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: The Mother of Personal Transformation

Ayahuasca has been used for thousands of years for personal transformation and healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The drink that is made by combining the bark and stem of Banisteriopsis caapi and other botanical ingredients. Ayahuasca has been touted by such celebrities as Jim Carrey, Sting, Prince Harry, Aaron Rogers, and Miley Cyrus and has been proven to be beneficial in treating PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, and depression.
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

How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Experience

Unlike many other medications and drugs, to receive the full benefits from the psychedelic experience requires substantial preparations. Indigenous people refer to the preparation process as a dieta. This dieta includes a variety of practices that prepare us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn both traditional and modern techniques that will have a dramatic effect on the quality of your healing experience with psychedelics.
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

Developed in the 1960s as an anesthetic, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) has since been an effective and scientifically proven approach to achieving mental health and relieving chronic pain. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic that has proven to be transformative in providing relief for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and addiction. Therapists using KAP will discuss the clinical research and the variety of approaches available. Hear real stories of transformation and healing.
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

Psychedelic business opportunities are booming! Therapists, consultants, educators, shaman, retreats, products, and ancillary services are in huge demand. If you are considering a career in psychedelics or psychedelic-adjacent business or service, this session is for you. Hear from experts who will share valuable business wisdom. Learn how to navigate the turbulent sea of regulatory and tax issues, market your psychedelic practice, raise capital for your enterprise, and lots more.
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

The winds for legalization are blowing strong and in the right direction. States and local municipalities are decriminalizing psychedelics. Colorado and Oregon are leading the way in legal psychedelic therapy. Many states have taken some kind of step towards easing regulatory restrictions and improving accessibility. Research, clinical studies, and social acceptance continue to move legalization forward on all fronts. Learn what lies ahead from the attorneys who are fighting for our religious and medical freedom.
Speakers: Christian Rasmussen (CEO/Owner-MN Nice Botanicals), Neera Truong (Founder-Aya Bliss), Heather Mack (Kambo, Plant Medicine & Reiki Practitioner)

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6:00 PM

Grow Your Own Mushrooms

Growing your own mushrooms is a simple, fun and inexpensive you can access plant medicine. Many people have reported they have a unique and special relationship with mushrooms they have raised from spores. In this workshop we will discuss 3 of the most common strategies used to cultivate mushrooms. We will explore the advantages and drawbacks of each strategy and go through the lifecycle of the mushroom from Monokaryotic cells, to fruiting bodies.
Speaker: Zach Dorsett (Operations Manager — Wonderbags)

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8:00 PM

Moonlit Mysteries: Psychedelic Ceremony for Higher Guidance

Experience a transformative journey in our interactive moon ceremony workshop. Tap the into your innate power to connect with the natural elements. Learn how psychedelic medicine and guided meditation allow you to receive higher guidance. Connect deeply with your inner self under the moon’s glow and awaken profound insights and spiritual clarity. Explore the power of the moon in this consciousness raising ceremony.
Speaker: Uri Lee (Moon Priestess, Spiritual Counselor, Channel, Ceremonialist)

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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 – 2:50 PM

Amanita Workshop

Amanita Muscaria is an ancient, powerful, and legal psychedelic with extraordinary power to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This workshop will explore the history and pharmacology, preparation of amanita, and how to benefit from its use.

You will learn lucid dreaming techniques that can lead to deep spiritual wisdom and how to enhance the amanita experience with body/mind techniques. This workshop will provide you with deep insights into this potent plant medicine.

Who should this workshop: Facilitators and general public.

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 – 2:50 PM

Sananga 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 – 2:50 PM
Cacao Ceremony

Speaker: Salvador

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3:00 – 4:50 PM

TBD

Speaker: TBD

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5:00 – 6:50 PM
Cannabis Meditation

Speaker: Sam Sharman (Conscious Hip Hop and R&B Musician)

Join us for “Sacred Smoke: Unlocking Creativity Through Cannabis,” an immersive playshop exploring marijuana’s connection to creativity. Blessing our joints in a sacred space, we’ll engage in guided conversation, followed by individual creative expression. Whether drawing, writing, or dancing, let your inner artist shine as we co-create together. We’ll conclude with a share circle to foster community and inspiration. Designed for those desiring to activate their creativity with legal psychedelics.

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Hape:

Rapé or Hape is the preparation of powdered medicinal herbs, often with a tobacco base. Hapé is typically made with mapacho – Hapé elicits a feeling of alertness and elevation that surpasses most other natural plant-based effects.

The effects of hapé are experienced rapidly and intensely because the powdered snuff is administered through the nose. The practice of consuming powdered plant medicines through the nose is much more ancient than we realized (dating from the pre-Columbian days) and was first observed among the Brazilian indigenous tribes. Attend this session and experience this powerful medicine.

Sananga:

Sananga is commonly made from the roots and bark of Tabernaemontana undulata, a shrub which is found in Brazil and other South American countries. The bark and root is ground into a very fine powder and then extracted into a juice.This sacred and powerful medicine is used to treat and prevent ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, farsightedness, nearsightedness and even blindness.

Sananga is mostly utilized by the tribes found in the Amazon region to sharpen their night vision while hunting, however, sananga does more than that.This powerful eye drop has a healing power that is more spiritual than physical, and has the capacity to increase insight in the minds of those who use it.



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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OUR VALUES

Peace in our minds
Love in our hearts 
Creativity in our Expression

WE BELIEVE

Psychedelics are gifts for healing ourselves and the planet.
Psychedelics should be decriminalized universally.
We must all work to raise the public perception of psychedelics.