REGISTER HERE Price $950 This course will be taught by leading experts in the field of ayahuasca research and renowned Indigenous leaders. The goal of the course is to address the current challenges and new perspectives on the use of ayahuasca in a global context, not only from an academic standpoint but also drawing from Indigenous […]
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PST Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of psychedelic churches and U.S. law, focusing on religious protections for ayahuasca and other plant medicines. We’ll explore whether these churches should apply for DEA exemption permits or operate without approval, the high costs of litigating against the government, […]
REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD This course will teach students the science of psychedelic healing. Psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials have shown promise for treating a variety of behavioral health indications, and the topics covered in this course will describe some of the potential mechanisms of action for these psychedelic benefits. We will focus on specific psychoactive […]
Join us for this dialogue that delves into the exciting intersections between psychedelics and attachment theory, exploring both the foundational aspects and the novel implications of their convergence. Our speakers will unpack the fundamental concepts of attachment theory and its key terminology, laying the grounds for a deeper dive into the forum’s topic. They will […]
Conference in Spanish La concepción de las drogas ha variado mucho a lo largo del tiempo, y la distinción entre «drogas ilegales» y «medicamentos legales» sigue siendo objeto de controversia (Courtwright 2001). Cada vez son más los científicos que afirman que es necesario desmitificar las drogas y revisar su percepción como una amenaza para la […]
This community forum will explore the evolving ecosystem of psychedelic publishing and the critical role media plays in shaping public discourse, ethical frameworks, and cultural narratives around psychedelics. As interest in psychedelics rapidly expands, the need for thoughtful, responsible, and financially sustainable platforms – across books, journalism, and academic journals – has never been more […]
Chacruna is Co-hosting The State Programs Happy Hour alongside the Healing Advocacy Fund on June 19, during Psychedelic Science 2025. Join fellow licenseholders, advocates, policymakers and community members in the state-legal psychedelic programs to connect, share learning, and deepen ties. Our goal for this event is to create an opportunity for connection across the states, with the belief […]
We are delighted to invite you to Chacruna’s upcoming Community Forum, which will explore the evolving landscape of cannabis use in today’s society. This discussion will challenge outdated models of cannabis prohibition and treatment, and instead foster nuanced, safety-based conversations about mindful and moderate consumption. How can we approach cannabis more like exercise - acknowledging […]
REGISTER HERE Price: $1,100 This course will be composed of a series of independent lectures taught by the Chacruna Institute’s team and affiliates. It will lay out the foundation of the use of sacred plants through historical, cultural, indigenous, ‘traditional’ and contemporary lenses. We will explore topics such as shamanism in Amazonia, peyote use among […]
REGISTER HERE Join us for a deep dive into the cultural, spiritual, and scientific legacy of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most enduring ritual traditions of the ancient world. This Community Forum will explore the intersection of mythology, entheogenic pharmacology, and Greek cultural heritage, asking how modern research into the kykeon – the sacred […]
This event is a piece of sacred activism. The community of humans gathering will showcase how to restore balance within ourselves and society by celebrating work that challenges dominant, extractive, individualistic, and hierarchical systems and fosters more holistic, interconnected ways of being.
REGISTER HERE Price: $700 Psychedelics have encompassed a colorful history of the enchanted, wayward, and weird; this history also includes concrete ways queer folk have fundamentally shaped the substance, style, and spirituality of the psychedelic movement. At the same time, some queer people have been harmed by psychedelic culture’s heteronormative assumptions. As the psychedelic renaissance […]
We invite you to join us for an inspiring conversation at the intersection of psychedelics, Black liberation, and collective transformation. This Community Forum will explore how entheogens can support movements for racial justice, community healing, and radical imagination. Grounded in both lived experience and historical insight, our speakers will examine how psychedelics might move beyond […]
The conferences of the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America (SALSA) strive to provide an environment conducive to extensive discussion and exchange of ideas and information among scholars specializing in all fields of lowland South American anthropology and related disciplines. SALSA held twelve sesquiannual (every one and a half years) conferences since the […]
REGISTER HERE Join us for a timely and nuanced conversation at the intersection of psychedelic policy, therapy, and social equity in the U.S. Southwest. This Community Forum will explore how Latino curanderos, Indigenous communities, healthcare providers, and policy advocates are shaping emerging psilocybin programs in New Mexico and Colorado. Together, we’ll examine the unique challenges […]
Chacruna is thrilled to return to Arctic Visions 2025 with a delegation of 5 members of our team, after an incredible experience at last year’s sold-out Arctic Visions 2024! With over 30 speakers, this psychedelic conference brings together Indigenous wisdom, scientific research, and visionary artistry. We will host a Chacruna table, and our founders Dr. […]
REGISTER HERE As the use of psychedelic plant medicines becomes increasingly visible within spiritual communities, this workshop offers a critical and timely exploration of both legal protections and ethical responsibilities for churches and communities that incorporate plant medicines into their ceremonial practices. It will help participants better understand the rights, limitations, and legal pathways available […]
Wednesday, October, 1st, 2025 12:00 PM PST REGISTER HERE Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all Community Forums, Courses, Workshops, and more! Also get full access to our entire archive of past forum recordings and join our global network of psychedelic professionals […]
REGISTER HERE The past two decades have seen a proliferation of research on psychedelic medicines for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among other conditions. Slowly but surely, researchers are also beginning to look at how psychedelics medicines can support sexual flourishing, enhance sexual satisfaction, and support greater sexual self-acceptance. This workshop […]
October 29th, 2025 1:00 PM CST REGISTER HERE Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all Community Forums, Courses, Workshops, and more! Also get full access to our entire archive of past forum recordings and join our global network of psychedelic professionals and […]
