Psilocybin is a natural psychedelic compound found in specific mushroom species.
It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and spiritual practices for its ability to induce significant changes in perception, mood, and cognition.

When used in a controlled, guided setting with trained facilitators, psilocybin is generally considered safe.
Our retreats emphasize safety through medical screenings and presence, professional guidance, and comprehensive support throughout the experience.

Yes, psilocybin is classified as a psychedelic drug. It alters perception, mood, and thought processes.
However, in our retreats, it is used as a tool for personal and spiritual development under guided facilitation and medical supervision.

Embarking on a psychedelic journey is be the result of a very personal decision, considering your physical and mental health, and the timing in your life.

Trust your intuition about timing and ask yourself: do you have enough space in your life? Are you in a balanced and open state of mind?

At Zeora participants must meet specific criteria to ensure safety and suitability for the experience, including a medical and psychological screening to rule out contraindications.
If you are under medical treatment or taking medication, please consult your doctor.

Psilocybin might NOT be right for you if:

• Psychiatric Problems or Mental Disorders: You have (or had) psychiatric problems or mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or psychoses and do not have the endorsement of your M.D.

• Drug or Medication Use: You are using drugs or medications that can cause contraindications or difficulties during your experience.

• Severe Health Conditions: You have a severe kidney disease, severe neurological disorders, epilepsy, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, blood dyscrasia (abnormal blood cells), or you’ve had hemorrhagic bleeding and/or stroke, or an actual or expected pheochromocytoma (an adrenal lump).

• Quick-Fix Expectations: You are looking for a quick-fix or a magic pill to solve all the issues in your life. Even though some people describe their psilocybin experience as a drastic turning point, you shouldn’t expect psilocybin to “fix” you. Psilocybin is a tool for consciousness evolution and healing, a teacher, a spirit. However, you are the one using the tool. You ultimately decide how deeply the tool will help you.

• Recreational Interest Only: You are solely interested in having a fun psychedelic experience or just want to give it a try because it seems to work for others.

By understanding these conditions, you can better assess if a psilocybin retreat is suitable for you and ensure a safe, meaningful, and beneficial experience.

A psilocybin journey allows you to enter altered states of consciousness where you can gain deeper insights and reach different level of comprehension of your life.
Even though an intention setting is recommended and it may influence the nature of your experience, psilocybin is unpredictable and the experience you will have, will be unique. Some examples of experiences from previous participants may be describe as “Realizing thoughts and feelings often avoided in daily life” or even “Feeling a deeper connection with yourself”.

Regardless of the nature of your experience, Psychedelics enhance the brain’s neuroplasticity, helping break old thought patterns and replace them with more beneficial behaviors.

Preparation at Zeora includes a personalized process (starting 1 month before the retreat) with dietary guidelines, mindfulness practices, coaching and setting intentions to prepare you and help you make the most out of it.

Our retreats combine modern scientific research with ancient shamanic, coaching and yogic practices. Check the detail program for more details.

You can expect a range of psychological, physical, and emotional benefits.

The various benefits may include:
Personal growth, emotional healing, enhanced creativity, and a greater sense of purpose and connection, positively impacting both personal and professional life.

Here's a summary of the effects you might experience:

Psychological Effects:

• Insights into thought or behavioral patterns

• Increased clarity or perspective

• Greater understanding of yourself and others

• Increase in positive thoughts, reduction in negative thoughts

• More self-reflection

• Expanded consciousness

• Experiences of oneness/connectedness

• Feeling “awakened” or enhanced understanding

• Less stress and more patience

Physical Effects:

• Detoxification

• More energy

• A sense of purification

• Better sleep

• Relaxation

• Intention to have a healthier diet

Emotional Effects:

• Reduced pressure, less stress

• Increasing empathy

• Greater self-confidence

• Greater self-acceptance and a more honest self-image

• The ability to enjoy things more often

• More lightness in life

• Improved ability to deal with emotions

• More serenity and peace

• Dissolving of anxieties

At Zeora we will support you to enhanced and maintein these benefits through time after the retreat

While psilocybin is generally safe in a controlled environment, there can be risks, especially for individuals with certain mental health conditions.
All participants undergo a thorough screening process to ensure suitability for the retreat.

If you are new to this lingo here you can find some practical definitions to help you understand.

Micro dosing:
Involves taking sub-perceptual doses of a psychedelic substance, typically about 1/20 to 1/30 of a full dose. For psilocybin, 2 to 3 grams are considered a full dose. The goal is to experience subtle effects that enhance creativity, productivity, and emotional balance without significantly altering perception or consciousness.

Macro or Ceremony Dosing:
Involves taking a moderate dose, usually around 1/2 to 3/4 of a full dose, depending on the individual and the substance. For psilocybin, a mid-dose is between 1 gram and 2 grams. This level of dosing can lead to perceptual changes, enhanced introspection, and deeper emotional understanding while allowing some control and functionality.

High-Dosing:
Involves taking a full dose of a psychedelic substance to experience profound alterations in consciousness, including hallucinations, deep emotional processing, and transcendental experiences. For those considering a full dose, we recommend participating in one of our retreats since guidance is crucial to ensure safety and maximize the benefits of the experience.

Yes, we offer continued support through follow-up personalized integration sessions, community integrations groups, and additional resources to ensure participants feel supported as they integrate their experiences into everyday life.