MDMA Therapy Retreats: Science, Legality & Pathways to Healing
You hear the words “Molly” or “Ecstasy, and your mind conjures up images of bottle service and low-lit dance floors punctuated by dance music. It’s a popular nightlife drug for its ability to boost confidence and external senses. But this club drug—clinical name: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)—has become equally popular in the research community; scientists are exploring […]
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Psychedelic Therapy Amsterdam: Legal Options, Safety, and How to Choose
Quick answer: Is psychedelic therapy legal in Amsterdam? The landscape of psychedelic experiences in Amsterdam exists in a fascinating legal gray area that often confuses visitors and locals alike. While psilocybin mushrooms have been banned in the Netherlands since 2008, psilocybin truffles—technically the sclerotia of the same fungi—remain legally available in smart shops throughout the […]
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Are Psilocybin Retreats Legal in the Netherlands?
The short answer is, yes, psilocybin retreats are legal in the Netherlands. However, there’s some nuance to that answer that you should understand before attending one. Mushrooms, aka magic mushrooms or shrooms, have been illegal to sell since 2008, according to Dutch Law (Drugs Info, n.d.). You can, however, take truffles—no, not the kind that […]
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The Role of Music in Psychedelic Retreats: Before, During, and After
Can music deepen psychedelic experiences? At Beckley Retreats, sound is curated before, during, and after ceremony guiding emotions, amplifying insights, and supporting integration long after the journey ends.
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Can Psychedelics Support Functional Health and Longevity?
Can psychedelics support a longer, healthier life? Emerging research suggests psilocybin may influence stress, resilience, and neuroplasticity in ways that promote vitality and purpose.
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Veterans Report Reduced TBI and Depression Symptoms Following Psilocybin Retreats, Study Finds
Explore how psychedelic retreats may support healing from traumatic brain injury, with science-backed insights and real-world examples.
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The Power of Breath: A Gateway to Integration and Inner Clarity
At Beckley Retreats, we often say that the journey doesn’t end when the psilocybin experience fades — it’s where the real growth begins. As neuroscientists often remind us: ‘what fires together wires together’ so while psilocybin mushrooms create new neural connections full of possibilities, it’s our ability to sustain these connections through new habits and […]
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How Does Your Environment Affect Your Mental Health?
Our surroundings shape us more than we realize. From the spaces we inhabit daily to the broader environments we engage with, our mental well-being is deeply intertwined with the world around us. By understanding environmental factors in psychology, we can create a healthy household and develop a setting that fosters clarity, balance, and productivity. At […]
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The Gut-Brain Connection: A Portal to Inner Wisdom and Wellbeing
In the quiet rhythms of digestion, a deeper conversation unfolds — one that bridges biology and belief, microbiota and mind. At Beckley Retreats, we’re captivated by these quiet miracles. As the fields of neuroscience and integrative wellbeing continue to evolve, the connection between gut health and emotional vitality is becoming more than a passing curiosity […]
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How Environment Shapes Our Inner World: A Reflection on Place, Presence, and Psychedelic Experience
Our surroundings are more than scenery — they are mirrors, catalysts, and co-conspirators in our personal journey. The spaces we inhabit, the air we breathe, the sounds that surround us — all of it touches our nervous system, our thoughts, our sense of belonging. At Beckley Retreats, we invite participants to step into environments designed […]
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