March 19 - 26, 2024
The All-New 2nd Annual
EXPANDED STATES
OF CONSCIOUSNESS
WORLD SUMMIT
Exploring Expanded States for Healing Trauma, Post-Traumatic Growth & Awakening
...and immediately receive 3 powerful video interviews with Gabor Maté, Marie Mboumi, & Wim Hof, plus 3 eBooks from Dr. Fleet Maull.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1
Expanded States & Healing Trauma
Deepak Chopra, MD • Atira Tan • Bessel van der Kolk, MD • DaeEss 1Drea Pennington, MD • Richard Schwartz, PhD • Stephen Porges, PhD • Thomas Hübl, PhD • Alex Howard • Shai Tubali, PhD
Day 1 opens with Deepak Chopra MD, who takes us on a profound journey into spirituality and the eternal, divine nature. Bessel van der Kolk MD, then bridges the gap between trauma and resilience, exploring biological and psychological pathways to healing. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio MD, delves into the empowerment offered by expanded states of consciousness and their role in spiritual awakening. Richard Schwartz PhD, discusses navigating the complexities of the psyche through 'parts work' for holistic self-integration. Thomas Hübl PhD, sheds light on transcending trauma to harness the soul’s brilliance in collective restoration. Atira Tan focuses on the importance of somatic wisdom and the safe use of plant medicine in the journey of empowerment. Stephen Porges PhD, examines the role of the social engagement system and physiological safety in reaching expanded states of consciousness. The day rounds out with Alex Howard exploring transformative shifts in self-perception beyond trauma, and Shai Tubali PhD, emphasizing the expansive nature of consciousness in resolving conflict and creating a meaningful future.
DAY 2
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD • Gita Vaid, MD • Matthew Johnson, PhD • Sunny Strasburg, LMFT • Pedram Shojai, OMD • Ingmar Gorman, PhD • Ron Siegel, PsyD • Saj Razvi, LPC
Day 2 explores the heart of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Gita Vaid MD, speaking on the therapeutic uses of ketamine and the importance of integration in psychedelic experiences. Robin Carhart-Harris PhD, then examines the entropic brain theory and the impact of psychedelics on neuroplasticity and mental health paradigms. Matthew Johnson PhD, explores the ethical dimensions of psychedelic use and the profound shifts in self-identity they can facilitate. Pedram Shojai OMD, discusses the convergence of ancient wisdom and modern science in the responsible use of psychedelics. Sunny Strasburg, LMFT reveals how narrative and archetypes like the Hero's Journey can enhance our integration of psychedelic experiences. Ingmar Gorman PhD, provides insight into the neurobiological effects of MDMA and the role of the therapeutic relationship in psychedelic therapy. Ron Siegel PsyD, discusses mindfulness and psychedelic therapy as tools for mitigating mental suffering and fostering a sense of connectedness. Lastly, Saj Razvi LPC, addresses the role of body-centered approaches in psychedelic psychotherapy, focusing on the healing potential of expanded states of consciousness.
DAY 3
Breathwork
Stanislav Grof, MD, PhD & Brigitte Grof, PhD • Kathleen Booker • Sondra Ray • Niraj Naik • Ashanna Solaris & Dana Dharma Devi • Judith Kravitz, PhD • Michael Stone
On Day 3, Stan Grof MD, PhD, and Brigitte Grof PhD, explore how Holotropic Breathwork can facilitate creative liberation and the healing of traumatic experiences. Kathleen Booker teaches on the invigorating power of breathwork to unlock qualities of love, abundance, and success while fostering trust and openness. Ashanna Solaris & Dana Dharma Devi discuss using breathwork to tenderly welcome all emotions as part of healing, rather than seeking catharsis. Judith Kravitz PhD, presents Transformational Breath as a tool to unify our being and release suppressed emotions, and Michael Stone explains how breathwork merges the ancient and scientific for holistic well-being. Niraj Naik speaks about the interplay of music with breathwork to engage with our somatic intelligence, warning against dependency on artificial means of achieving bliss. Lastly, Sondra Ray advocates for breathwork as a catalyst for healing from trauma, inviting improvement in relationships through breathwork practice.
DAYS 4 & 5
Psychedelics, Plant Medicine, and Shamanism
Marie Mbouni, MD • Grandmother Flordemayo • Joe Tafur, MD • Sandra Ingerman • Nick Polizzi • Xochitl Ashe • Katherine MacLean, PhD • Lakshmi Narayan • Carlos Tanner • Tom Garcia, DC • Rak Razam • Shonagh Home • Grandmother Moetu-Taiha • Aaron Donne
Day 4 ventures into the transformative world of shamanism and psychedelics, starting with Marie Mbouni MD, who champions creative expression to achieve holistic success and embracing surrender for profound healing. Xochitl Ashe brings the ancestral wisdom of Peruvian and Andean practices into the contemporary healing narrative, promoting authenticity and spiritual abundance. Nick Polizzi delves into how expanded consciousness can dissolve self-imposed boundaries and stresses the importance of ethical engagement with Indigenous practices. Lakshmi Narayan highlights the synergy between ancient shamanistic traditions and modern digital realities, offering strategies for integrating psychedelic insights into everyday life. Tom Garcia DC, focuses on discerning true inner wisdom in the context of plant medicine ceremonies, enhancing intuition and divine connectivity. Rak Razam examines the role of psychedelics in cultural evolution and our relationship with nature, bridging material and spiritual realms. Aaron Donne advocates for using psychedelics to foster human connections and balance, while Grandmother Moetu-Taiha speaks to the healing message of interconnectedness, emphasizing the power of our names and the support of ancestral energies in our spiritual journey.
Day 5 continues the journey into the world of shamanism and psychedelics with Grandmother Flordemayo exploring the harmony we can achieve by embracing our ancestry, interpreting dream symbolism for guidance, and acknowledging our collective responsibility for global peace. Joe Tafur MD, explores how plant medicine fosters emotional healing and physical health, supported by psycho-neuro-immunology research. Sandra Ingerman presents the healing journey of soul retrieval, emphasizing the practicality of shamanic tools in everyday life and their role in environmental stewardship. Katherine MacLean PhD, discusses the expansiveness of mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted therapy for self-exploration and spiritual growth, emphasizing their synergy for safe and profound experiences. Carlos Tanner dives into how Ayahuasca ceremonies can revolutionize healing, considering the integral roles of emotion and consciousness. Concluding the day, Shonagh Home celebrates the intertwining of nature, poetry, and the spirit realm, advocating for the transformative power of creativity and the necessity of shadow work in achieving self-awareness.
DAY 6
Science of Expanded States of Consciousness
Daniel Siegel, MD • Rick Hanson, PhD • John Vervaeke, PhD • Rollin McCraty, PhD • Steve Farrell
Day 6 of the summit explores the realms of Science and Expanded States with a line-up of insightful speakers. starting with Daniel Siegel MD, who explains how expanded consciousness can transform self-perception and aid in integrating traumatic experiences. Rick Hanson PhD, then delves into using positive neuroplasticity to fortify mental wellbeing, cultivate enduring happiness, and peace. John Vervaeke PhD, addresses the meaning crisis, proposing practices to rebuild a sense of belonging and tools for enhanced decision-making informed by ancient wisdom and cognitive science. Rollin McCraty PhD, presents heart-brain coherence as a method for achieving and reflecting emotional maturity and consciousness expansion, while Steve Farrell discusses the role of universal consciousness in overcoming loneliness and fostering interconnectedness, suggesting practical ways to live more consciously for personal and global transformation.
DAY 7
Meditation & Nonduality
A. H. Almaas • Sharon Salzberg • Tony Nader, MD, PhD • Tenzin Robert Thurman, PhD • Amoda Maa • Fleet Maull, PhD • Craig Hamilton • Peter Russell
Day 7 on Non-Dual Meditation encapsulates the journey towards understanding, embodying consciousness, and connection through expansion. A.H. Almaas teaches how spiritual practices deepen psychological healing, revealing the joy inherent in consciousness beyond mindfulness. Sharon Salzberg discusses using mindfulness to cultivate resilience and genuine happiness, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence. Tony Nader MD, PhD, explores consciousness's fundamental field and its intersection with science for personal and collective well-being, offering a roadmap to enlightenment. Tenzin Robert Thurman PhD, discusses non-duality and the concept of clear light, promoting a non-dualistic worldview of interconnectedness. Fleet Maull PhD, emphasizes dissolving the body-mind separation to access a unified experience, enhancing healing and presence. Amoda Maa addresses the dissolution of suffering through direct experience, pointing towards awakening beyond life's complexities. Craig Hamilton suggests that true awakening lies in recognizing the sacred in the mundane, guiding towards authentic living, and the day concludes with Peter Russell offering insights into effortless mindfulness and meditation practices suited for a busy world, inviting a deeper understanding of consciousness and presence.
DAY 8
Expanded State Integration, Flow, and Thrive States
Marisa Peer • Steven Kotler • Sue Morter, DC • Alex Ortner • Kien Vuu, MD • Marci Shimoff • Barnet Bain • Saemi Nakamura • Heidi Denkers
Day 8 brings an exploration of Expanded Integration, Flow, and Thrive States with Marisa Peer emphasizing the transformative power of altering our self-narratives to improve our realities. Steven Kotler delves into the neurobiology of flow, illustrating its impact on performance, creativity, and healing from trauma. Sue Morter explores quantum science and bioenergetics, highlighting the self-rejuvenating qualities of energy flow for health improvement. Alex Ortner introduces the benefits of tapping for trauma release and joy cultivation, alongside tips for daily integration. Marci Shimoff offers strategies for maintaining happiness and resilience, irrespective of external circumstances. Kien Vuu MD advocates for embracing life's challenges as catalysts for peak health and introduces thrive states for enhanced well-being. Barnet Bain encourages moving beyond self-criticism to embrace creativity and the concept of life as an ongoing, creative process. Heidi Denkers bridges NeuroDynamic Breathwork with artistic expression for personal transformation, underscoring the importance of play. Finally, Saemi Nakamura discusses fractal psychology, emphasizing the role of conscious creation in forming harmonious relationships and reality creation.