Discover scientific research, personal stories, insights and news articles to illuminate the transformational nature of psychedelics.
“Psychedelics are to the study of the mind what the microscope is to biology and the telescope is to astronomy.” — Dr. Stanislav Grof
New research from Imperial College London shows how the group experience during a retreat can predict positive impact on well-being and psychedelic transformation.
Four Synthesis alumni shared their first psychedelic experience in qualitative interviews and surveys that explored the outcomes of a truffle retreat at Synthesis.
In the promising field of psychedelics, documentaries are one of the keys to unlocking global acceptance. We've hand-selected twelve mind-expanding films.
What could we learn from the ancient wisdom held in animist indigenous culture? What do they share about the importance of maintaining a healthy balance with our natural surroundings? Read our latest article looking into psychedelics, animism and well-being.
We’re proud to welcome expert medical doctor, psychotherapist, and clinical psychiatrist Dr. Tim Read to Synthesis as the new Lead Supervisor.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rosalind Watts is an expert in psychedelic research and developed the ACE Model, (Accept, Connect, Embody) as a way to help people make sense of their deep psychedelic journey, and integrate learnings into their daily life.
Neuroscientist and leading psychedelic researcher Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris shares what happens in the brain when you take a psychedelic.
It is with a tender heart that we say a grateful goodbye to the home of our retreats for the last two years, the sacred space of The Lighthouse.
At Synthesis our first priority is always the safety of our participants. Read our latest announcement about the coronavirus.
How important are your mindset and your environment in a psychedelic experience? Watch the video where leading neuroscientist Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris explains.