Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story Revisited - Free Webinar

Are you curious about how psychedelics have been interwoven into African life for thousands of years and their continuing role in communities today?

As global interest in psychedelics and plant medicines surges, honouring their deep roots and rich lineages particularly their profound role in African traditions, the world's oldest on record has become essential.

Join this Free Webinar of the of upcoming Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story Revisited course from renowned psychedelic researcher Darren Le Baron. This is your chance to ask all your questions ahead of the course and hear directly from him.

In his newly updated 4-part course, he will establish the foundations, correct misconceptions, and complete the missing chapters of the psychedelic narrative.

For millennia, indigenous African peoples have utilised psychedelic fungi and plants for personal growth, spiritual connection, and community development. These sacred allies extend beyond healing, they facilitate communication with ancestors, guide divination practices, and help navigate altered states of consciousness. Many communities continue to integrate them into rites of passage, initiation ceremonies, and daily rituals.

Immerse yourself in this timeless treasure trove of ancestral wisdom. Gain insights that will not only transform your understanding of psychedelics but also offer a deeper perspective on life, and your place within it.

It is now time for the Lion to tell his own story!

OVERVIEW

Module 1 - In The Beginning: Origins and Ancient Traditions (5th October)

• Psychedelic Creation Stories & Human Origins - Explore indigenous African cosmologies that place psychedelics at the centre of human development and consciousness evolution
• Examining the Stoned Ape Theory - Analyse evidence from Africa supporting the theory that psychedelics played a crucial role in human cognitive development
• Psychedelic Cave Art, Craft, Dance & Trance - Discover the rich visual language of ancient African rock art depicting mushroom rituals and the embodied practices that have preserved these traditions for millennia

Module 2 - The Mystery Systems: Sacred Knowledge and Initiation (12th October)

• Psychedelics and the African Goddess - Uncover the feminine divine principles in African psychedelic traditions and how women have historically been keepers of sacred plant knowledge
• From Mushrooms to DMT in Ancient Egypt - Journey through the psychedelic foundations of Kemetic mystery schools and how these substances informed hieroglyphic symbolism and spiritual technologies
• Sacred Geometry and Plant Intelligence - Examine how African traditions recognised patterns in nature that revealed the intelligence within psychedelic plants and fungi

Module 3 - Hidden in Plain Sight: Contemporary Indigenous Practices (19th October)

• The Geography of a Psychedelic Continent - Map the diverse psychedelic plants across different African regions and how ecological factors shaped distinct ritual practices
• Psychedelics in African Spirituality and Practice - Study how traditional healers integrate psychedelics into their practice, including divination techniques, healing ceremonies, and community restoration
• Colonisation and Resistance - Understand how indigenous communities preserved their psychedelic knowledge despite historical persecution and ongoing threats to traditional ways of life

Module 4 - The Hereafter: Reclaiming the Future (26th October)

• Diaspora Connections - Discover how African psychedelic traditions survived the Middle Passage and continue to inform healing practices throughout the African diaspora
• The Psychedelic Renaissance - Position African indigenous knowledge within the global psychedelic revival and why ethical integration of traditional wisdom is essential
• Creating Africa's Psychedelic Future - Explore models for indigenous intellectual property protection, ethical research partnerships, and community-based healing centres that honour ancestral traditions

YOUR FACILITATOR

Darren Le Baron

Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. 

Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth.

A respected voice in the global psychedelic community, Darren is a regular speaker at major conferences and festivals including Breaking Convention, All Things Fungi, Ozora, and Lightning in a Bottle. Through his work with The Psychedelic Society and other organizations, he continues to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.

@darren_le_baron

OUR TEAM

Carlotta Artuso

Carlotta is an Event Coordinator at The Psychedelic Society, with a deep passion for nature, personal and collective growth, mystical experiences and food (Italian roots play a big role here!).

Psychedelics have profoundly transformed her life, opening her mind to new perspectives and deeper self-awareness, allowing her to break free from the 9-5 grind and to launch her own PR and Events company -  Carlotta PR.

She believes in their potential to heal and transform, and she's passionate about advocating for their safe, intentional use to inspire positive change and open new pathways of consciousness. 

 @carlotta.artuso

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