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About the Retreat:Soma Institute is an international collaborative of therapists from different backgrounds who are committed to the development and delivery of healing practices rooted in Psychedelic-assisted Therapy.
We draw our expertise from several decades of deep inner search, personal development and clinical work. We have undergone long therapeutic training and developed expert skills that converged into psychedelic-assisted practices.
We work in the realm of Mind, Body and Spirit using psychotherapy, conscious breathwork, yoga therapy, psychedelic healing rituals and ceremonies, psychedelic preparation, integration and education. We work with groups, couples and individuals, at retreats and remotely.
If you are seeking a new approach to mental health, well-being and self-development through expanded states of consciousness, Soma is the place for you.
Description of Services:Our legal psychedelic retreats in The Netherlands, offer a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of psilocybin truffles in a safe and supportive environment. Guided by experienced therapists, you will embark on an inner journey of self-discovery, shedding light on patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that may be holding you back from your full potential.
Within the tranquil setting of our retreat center, you will find yourself surrounded by a group of like-minded individuals, all seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our facilitators will expertly guide you through each session, ensuring that you have the support and encouragement you need as you navigate the profound insights that arise from psilocybin experiences.
Whether you’re seeking to address underlying trauma, deepen spiritual connections or enhance creativity, our retreats offer a powerful platform for personal growth and transformation. By embracing the transformative power of psilocybin, you can unlock new possibilities and cultivate a life aligned with your truest aspirations.
Practitioners:Sonia Doulton, MA, (she/her) is a UK-trained integrative psychotherapist with a certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapy and research from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Sonia is passionate about cross-culturalism, sacred traditions, and the therapeutic potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Alessio Faggioli, MA, BSc, (he/him) is a psychotherapist, psychologist, and meditator with experience in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics within clinical settings. He was initiated into the practice of psilocybin mushrooms in Huautla de Jiménez, in the lineage of renowned Mexican curandera Maria Sabina.
Tereza Sai, (she/her) is an expert in the field of body therapies, transpersonal therapies and breathwork. For over a decade, Tereza has been running retreats and workshops teaching embodied practices. Her travels to South America are what impassioned her with the realms of ancestral medicine and psychedelics.
Team/Medical Staff:Dr. Alejandro Fiol
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Founder(s) / CEO: Sonia Troiani Doulton, Tereza Sai, Alessio FaggioliGroup Size: 9Price Range: €1650 - €6000Specializing In: Anxiety, Breathwork, Depression, Integration, Life Elevation, Meditation, PTSD, and YogaOur Process
Overview of Experience:Soma Institute’s retreats take place in a beautiful and peaceful venue situated an hour and a half North of Amsterdam. A private room for every participant and the ample common areas provide a place for everyone to relax, drop in, spend time in self-reflection and in nature.
Our retreats are intimate, with a high participant-therapist ratio, allowing for individualized care. Besides the psilocybin experience we also offer a variety of somatic activities that help the healing process and can create lasting changes in participants’ lives. Included are also 3 preparation sessions before the retreat and 2 integration sessions after the retreat.This is what a typical program includes:
Pre-Retreat
1 Individual intake call and initial consultation with a psychotherapist.
2 Group preparation calls.
Welcome Pack.Retreat
3 Day retreat in a beautiful location in the Netherlands.
1 Session with psilocybin truffles
2 Nights in private accommodations or shared if requested for couples/friends.
Private transfer to/from the retreat centre and Amsterdam airport.
Small groups: 9 participants maximum.
Personal care: 3 facilitators to foster close individual care and attention.
All meals: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, organic and local where possible.
Somatic practices: yoga, breath work and conscious movement.
Group preparation, intention setting, sharing and integration circles.
Art therapy and mandala work.
Nature walks.
Individual consultations with facilitators.Post-Retreat:
2 Group Integration Calls.
Follow-up options and referrals.
Integration materials.Booking
Participation in the retreat is dependent on approval following initial consultation.
The full ammount is required to be paid to secure your place after you’ve been approved.
The program fees do not include flights or other transport to the Netherlands.Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 60 days or more in advance of the retreat, will receive a 100% refund.
Cancellations made within 30 - 60 days to the retreat will incur a 50% fee.
Cancellations made within 30 days to the retreat, are nonrefundable.Why Soma Institute?
We are a collaborative of experienced therapists with a shared commitment to a life-long exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness through psychedelic practices, movement, breathwork and meditation. Our holistic approach is grounded on both spiritual and clinical models of healing, combining entheogenic practices with integrative psychotherapy. We promote wellbeing through a Mind-Body-Spirit model of healing in community.
We have developed our methodologies under the rigorous clinical supervision and guidance of Dr Friederike Meckel Fischer, a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic therapy in Europe. Dr Meckel Fischer, a student in her formative years of esteemed teachers such as Stan Grof and Ralph Metzner, has gleaned knowledge, wisdom and experience directly from the source. It is with great honour that we contribute to the continuation of this revered lineage.Recognizing the imperative of equitable access to these transformative treatments, we have established a donor-based scholarship fund. This initiative has already provided support to some of our retreat participants. If you believe you may qualify for our scholarship program, kindly submit a 500-word explanation outlining your current need for financial assistance to the following address: [email protected]
Questions?
Please visit Soma Institute website or email [email protected]
Intake Process:Within a few days of receiving your email or message, one of our facilitators will reply to set up an initial call to hear about your needs for psilocybin therapy. If we think you could be a good candidate for our retreats, then you will be invited to a one-hour long online individual preparation meeting, followed by two 1,5 hour-long online preparation meetings with the rest of the group. At the end of our preparation phase, we will have our retreat in the Netherlands. Then, after the retreat, we will have two 1,5 hour long-online group integration meetings.
Supplemental Modalities: Breathwork, Yoga, Conciouss movement, MicrodosingPsychedelic Substances Offered: Psilocibyn trufflesHow does this Center source medicine?:Local farmers
Practice reciprocity with local communities?: YesPhotos
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Forever grateful for the support and guidance. Your kindness and warmth made all the difference. Childhood trauma has affected my life as an adult and I don’t know where I would be today without the support of the medicines and all of you. Thank you for being in my corner.