Our mission is to:

Share practices that inspire deeper connection with the self, others, and the natural world
Cultivate a community of curious and open-minded people
Transform the public understanding of psychedelics

We are about more than just psychoactive substances. We subscribe to the broader, original meaning of ‘psychedelic’ - a ‘soul-revealing’ or ‘mind-manifesting’ experience that can come through many means.

We advocate for the healing potential of psychedelics and the practices they inspire. With a deep appreciation for science, a reverence for nature and a respect for the wisdom of long-established traditions, we cultivate playgrounds for self-exploration and deep connection.

Our events programme offers a kaleidoscopic range of nourishing & transformative practises to support your wellbeing and inspire growth, including:

Authentic relating & conscious sexuality
Meditation, reflection and philosophical contemplation
Creative expression through movement, voice and ritual
Talks on the science of psychedelics and mental health with leaders in the field
Nature connection and mushroom foraging and cultivation courses

WHY PSYCHEDELICS?

Psychoactive substances have been used by cultures around the world for thousands of years for healing and spiritual development. And after decades of misinformation, and outlawing on political as opposed to scientific grounds, the potential of these substances to transform individuals and our society is starting to be recognised again.

In the midst of a crisis of disconnection and loneliness, psychedelics offer hope. Studies suggest psychedelics could be a breakthrough therapy for mental health issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, OCD, and PTSD through their ability to work on a deep emotional as well as biological level.

Psychedelics can also bring about profoundly positive and meaningful experiences for people who aren't facing any particular difficulty. A landmark study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that 80% of those who received psilocybin said it was one of the five most meaningful experiences of their lives; 50% said it was the single most meaningful experience.

Everyone’s psychedelic experience is different but there are a few hallmark aspects that are reported again and again, including a sense of expansion of the self, a feeling of oneness with nature and the universe, and a desire to live a life of integrity and love.

Psychedelic experiences do not themselves heal and transform lives. To really harness the power of these substances requires work- before, during, and after an experience. A large part of our mission is to inform and educate people on how these powerful tools can be used safely and responsibly.

HOW WE WORK

We’re proud to be a not-for-profit worker co-operative based on Teal principles

What is a worker co-operative?

Worker co-operatives are organisations owned and run by the people who work in them, who have an equal say in what the business does, and an equitable share in the wealth created from the products and services they provide. All worker co-ops follow seven internationally agreed principles:

Voluntary and open membership: Co-operative membership is open to all workers able and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
Democratic member control: Co-operatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members, setting policies and making decisions.
Member economic participation: Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital and finances of their co-operative. Members decide how to use any surpluses (profits).
Autonomy and independence: Co-operatives are independent organisations controlled by their members. If they raise capital from external sources, they maintain their co-operative autonomy.
Education, training and information: Co-operatives provide education and training for their members and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They inform the general public about the nature and benefits of co-operation.
Co-operation among co-operatives: Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, regional, national and international structures.
Concern for community: Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities, through working according to policies approved by their members.

Read the Worker Co-operative Code by Co-ops UK

What is a Teal organisation?

Teal organisations are based on the work of Frederic Laloux in Reinventing Organizations. Teal organisations allow for higher employee engagement, individuality, interconnection, and authenticity—all without the need for traditional management structures. They are guided by the principles of self-management, wholeness and evolutionary purpose:

Self-management: Distributed authority and collective intelligence instead of rigid hierarchical management structures – natural hierarchies emerge and dissipate depending on situational context.
Wholeness: Individuals are allowed to “drop the mask,” and express all of who they are at work as and when they want to, not just those characteristics traditionally deemed to be professional.
Evolutionary purpose: The organisation has a purpose of its own. Instead of attempting to predict and control the direction of the organisation, members strive to listen and understand where the organisation is naturally drawn to go.

A common metaphor for Teal organisations is a living organism or living system. Life, in all its evolutionary wisdom, manages ecosystems of unfathomable beauty, ever evolving toward more wholeness, complexity, and consciousness. Change in nature happens everywhere, all the time, in a self-organising urge that comes from every cell and every organism, with no need for central command and control to give orders or pull the levers.

Read more at the Reinventing Organisations Wiki