New year, new focus at the Psychedelic Society

It's probably no surprise to hear the past two years have been full of changes and challenges for us. We were sad to let go of our beautiful space in Homerton but also found it made room for a new kind of online connection... 

Attendance at our online events soared as isolated people sought spaces that would help them grow, learn, and make sense of the world in lockdown. And we were humbled and touched by the depth of experience we witnessed in the digital space. 

At the same time, we were thrilled to see the media overflowing with news, documentaries, and books about the rise of psychedelics (including a great New York Times piece this week).

The conversations we promote are rapidly going mainstream and we are here for it. 💜

And as we enter 2022, it feels like a new chapter for us too - one of hybrid in-person and online events, a more developed and engaged community of members, and an ever-growing database of resources to share.

All this inspired us to reflect on who we are and the kind of world we're endeavouring to build. We are excited to announce the launch of our new branding this week, new membership tiers and a refocused mission and values.

Our mission

There are three core components to our mission of creating a culture of connection:

Experience

Offering transformative experiences through our events is at the heart of what we do. Our events programme offers a kaleidoscopic range of nourishing practises to support your wellbeing and inspire growth.

Education

Psychedelics are just beginning to enter the public consciousness and there are many misconceptions and assumptions. We are here to serve as a trustworthy source of information on their true nature, risks, and potential.

Community

The road of awareness can be a lonely one. We are here to provide a space for people to meet and grow alongside other curious souls.

Our values

Why do we take this holistic approach? Because above all we value:

Connectedness

If you've seen our mammoth newsletter, you know we get up to a lot at the Psychedelic Society but at the heart of every workshop, every talk or retreat is the cultivation of connection - to the self, others, and the natural world.

Curiosity

We believe wonder is the beginning of wisdom. We are dedicated to designing an organisation that encourages open minds and curious hearts and are hungry to discover the practices that will help us appreciate and celebrate this mysterious world.

Consciousness

Awareness is everything. We strive to be conscious and conscientious in how we operate and the impact we have, and to inspire others to live in a way that is wakeful, mindful, heartful and playful. 

Introducing new membership tiers

The Psychedelic Renaissance is well and truly underway. Psychedelic Society members play a critical role in enabling us to continue growing our events offerings and strengthening this movement.

From a new social platform, to monthly meet-ups, and exclusive resources, we've got some exciting plans this year for membership engagement.

To support that, we are launching a new three-tiered membership programme. We're offering a bonus £10 event credit in the month of January for all membership upgrades (just email us) and new member sign-ups.

Thank you for all your support this year! We look forward to another one of connection, growth, and adventure.