Atman Retreat
Safe, Legal Psilocybin Experiences in Jamaica
Jamaica is one of the few countries in the world where psilocybin mushrooms are legal, which is why we've chosen it to host our retreats.
Our team of experienced facilitators is here to help you prepare for, navigate, and integrate your psychedelic journey.
The benefits of psilocybin have been studied at universities like Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Imperial College London.
The Atman Retreat venue is a beautiful and historic 18th-century property situated on the shores of the Montego Bay Lagoon, a large saltwater inlet of the Caribbean Sea.
We’ll pick you up at the airport and it’s a short drive to the villa. You’ll have time to unpack your bags, settle in, and get a feel for the space. Have a snack, enjoy the ocean view, and start meeting others in your group.
Through a combination of novel, fun and intuitive activities, you’ll get to know the facilitators and other members of your group. You’ll be briefed on what to expect from psilocybin, led through intention setting exercises, and have 1-on-1 check-in time with a facilitator throughout.
Your psilocybin experience takes place the second day of the retreat, in a comfortable indoor setting. The music, space and atmosphere are curated to deepen and enhance the effects of psychedelics. You’ll also have access to outdoor nature and the beach after the experience.
The following day is spent resting, processing, and integrating. Here you’ll be guided through exercises to explore and apply the insights you’ve gained. We might do yoga or meditation as a group, and you’ll have time to yourself to read, write, or just enjoy the tropical weather.
On the last day, we’ll take you back to the airport for your flight home. You’ll be provided with a farewell package of integration materials, and you’re invited to stay in touch with your group members online. A facilitator will check in with you on a follow up call a couple of weeks after your retreat.
As a holistic healer, Sasha blends the best of transpersonal psychology, spiritual wisdom, and emotional intelligence with the leading psychological and psychedelic sciences. With over 14 years experience in the healing profession, she utilizes her unique, intuitive capacities to guide you to discover the core beliefs, habits, and patterns not in alignment with your life’s passion and truth.
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Zach's background is in somatic therapy, energy work, and several medicine traditions. He's spent over 15 years training with teachers from Taoist and Buddhist lineages. His approach incorporates Hakomi somatic therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, Qigong, Hatha yoga, and multiple musical instruments. Zach was previously an EMT, and holds a master's in applied physics from UC Berkeley.
Kate merges evidence-based practices like cognitive therapy and EMDR therapy with body-based interventions including sensorimotor psychotherapy, yoga and mindfulness. She has post graduate training in dissociation and addiction treatment, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. Kate has over 10 years of facilitation experience in a variety of settings, and is a registered yoga teacher.
Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). It is being published in 2022 as "The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach". Jahan has also completed a two year Hakomi somatic psychotherapy training, numerous other trainings, and assisted with the CIIS Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research program.
Shawna is passionate about the healing potential of psilocybin and other psychedelic medicines. She is a transpersonal psychotherapist who is wholeheartedly committed to the conscious and spiritual development of the self. Shawna has completed MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training with MAPS, and psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy training with TheraPsil, a Canadian nonprofit.
Mark has been an avid student and practitioner of different mushroom modalities for over 6 years. He trained under a mentor for two years before moving into his own practice, and has worked at psilocybin mushroom retreat centers in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Netherlands. Holding space for individual and group psilocybin experiences has been the most fulfilling work of his life, and he looks forward to supporting you on your journey.
Carla Kieffer is a certified Entheogenic Practitioner that offers preparation, facilitation, and integration services to people that choose to work with alternative modalities, including psychedelics, for transformation and healing. Carla follows a harm reduction model and has completed training with Zendo (MAPS) and Being True to You. She has supported many clients during their processes and believes that the preparation and integration is as important as the journey itself.
Paulo is a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in various contexts. He was born in the Amazon, and started his own psychedelic journey with ayahuasca ceremonies and communities. Paulo is an integrative practitioner, having completed a multi-year training in holding space for non-ordinary states of consciousness and being initiated into the Mazatec tradition.
Lorraine is a retired Registered Massage Therapist, energy worker, yoga instructor and hospice volunteer. Her work incorporates 50+ years of training and deep exploration into human consciousness, the wisdom of the body, and non-ordinary states. Lorraine is the author of a guide on how to choose a psychedelic therapist for the Canadian Psychedelic Association (CPA), and spearheads the CPA's Ethics Committee.
Chrissy is a social worker and certified transformation and psychedelic integration coach. She specializes in supporting clients as they evolve through major life transitions, integrate psychedelic journeys, or transform their inner world. Chrissy draws on over a decade of work in the mental health field, and her own experiences using psilocybin to heal from depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder. She has completed extensive training in healing in expanded states of consciousness, and holds an MSW from the University of Texas at Austin.
Julie is a a counselor, shamanic guide, musician, and energy healer. She has been working with individuals, couples, and groups as a guide since 2016. With her grounding, loving guidance, Julie has helped clients be free of the cycle of depression, reduce anxiety, find life purpose, connect with their ancestors and past lives, gain clarity on their relationships, heal from childhood trauma, foster self love, and much more. She holds a BA from UC Berkeley, and an MA from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Jazmin Hupp is a multi-faceted community builder, entrepreneur, and facilitator. She recently published her first book: The Inside Guide to MDMA, Marijuana, and Magic Mushrooms, where she shares her personal protocols for using these molecules for self-healing and self-actualization. Jazmin is also a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, and specializes in silent meditation retreats, having co-created over 100 days of silent meditation events.
Setareh is a psychotherapist that utilizes depth psychology as a foundation in her therapeutic work with individuals suffering from various dependencies and co-occurring mental health conditions. She has received numerous comprehensive trainings in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including the MAPS MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy training. She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Sanshin is committed to welcoming guests into a safe, comfortable place of respect, trust, and acceptance, and upholding a firm foundation of physical, interpersonal, and emotional safety. As a retreat manager, he has helped run more than 70 weeks of retreats across the United States and the Caribbean. Sanshin has a background in intensive monastic training, and as a mindfulness coach has taught meditation to over 10,000 people, leading sessions both in-person and in virtual reality.
Aaron had his first psilocybin experience at 16, and psychedelics have played an essential role in his life ever since. Excited by the potential of psychedelics to create profound, positive change, he founded Atman Retreat to increase access to safe and legal psilocybin experiences. Aaron is also an avid meditator, with over 9 years of experience practicing mindfulness meditation. He holds a BA from McGill University.
Pranab is committed to reducing suffering and improving quality of life wherever he can. He is a growth & operations generalist, and has led growth for founders across healthcare and B2B SaaS. Personally, he's an avid meditator and loves learning about different healing modalities. Connecting with psychedelics and dharma has changed his life, and he hopes to compassionately bring that to others. Pranab holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from UT Austin.
Justin is the covering physician (doctor on call) for Atman Retreat, available throughout our psilocybin sessions. He practices general medicine as a medical officer at St. James Public Health Services and Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Justin received his MB,BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from The University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica.
Alex advises on safety practices and provides input on the participant intake process for Atman Retreat. His main professional interests are addiction medicine and longterm patient relationships, and he is excited about developments in both clinical and non-clinical applications of psychedelics. Alex received his MD from the NYU School of Medicine, and holds a BSc from McGill University.
As a holistic healer, Sasha blends the best of transpersonal psychology, spiritual wisdom, and emotional intelligence with the leading psychological and psychedelic sciences. With over 14 years experience in the healing profession, she utilizes her unique, intuitive capacities to guide you to discover the core beliefs, habits, and patterns not in alignment with your life’s passion and truth.
Zach's background is in somatic therapy, energy work, and several medicine traditions. He's spent over 15 years training with teachers from Taoist and Buddhist lineages. His approach incorporates Hakomi somatic therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, Qigong, Hatha yoga, and multiple musical instruments. Zach was previously an EMT, and holds a master's in applied physics from UC Berkeley.
Kate merges evidence-based practices like cognitive therapy and EMDR therapy with body-based interventions including sensorimotor psychotherapy, yoga and mindfulness. She has post graduate training in dissociation and addiction treatment, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. Kate has over 10 years of facilitation experience in a variety of settings, and is a registered yoga teacher.
Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). It is being published in 2022 as "The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach". Jahan has also completed a two year Hakomi somatic psychotherapy training, numerous other trainings, and assisted with the CIIS Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research program.
Shawna is passionate about the healing potential of psilocybin and other psychedelic medicines. She is a transpersonal psychotherapist who is wholeheartedly committed to the conscious and spiritual development of the self. Shawna has completed MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training with MAPS, and psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy training with TheraPsil, a Canadian nonprofit.
Mark has been an avid student and practitioner of different mushroom modalities for over 6 years. He trained under a mentor for two years before moving into his own practice, and has worked at psilocybin mushroom retreat centers in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Netherlands. Holding space for individual and group psilocybin experiences has been the most fulfilling work of his life, and he looks forward to supporting you on your journey.
Carla Kieffer is a certified Entheogenic Practitioner that offers preparation, facilitation, and integration services to people that choose to work with alternative modalities, including psychedelics, for transformation and healing. Carla follows a harm reduction model and has completed training with Zendo (MAPS) and Being True to You. She has supported many clients during their processes and believes that the preparation and integration is as important as the journey itself.
Paulo is a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals in various contexts. He was born in the Amazon, and started his own psychedelic journey with ayahuasca ceremonies and communities. Paulo is an integrative practitioner, having completed a multi-year training in holding space for non-ordinary states of consciousness and being initiated into the Mazatec tradition.
Lorraine is a retired Registered Massage Therapist, energy worker, yoga instructor and hospice volunteer. Her work incorporates 50+ years of training and deep exploration into human consciousness, the wisdom of the body, and non-ordinary states. Lorraine is the author of a guide on how to choose a psychedelic therapist for the Canadian Psychedelic Association (CPA), and spearheads the CPA's Ethics Committee.
Chrissy is a social worker and certified transformation and psychedelic integration coach. She specializes in supporting clients as they evolve through major life transitions, integrate psychedelic journeys, or transform their inner world. Chrissy draws on over a decade of work in the mental health field, and her own experiences using psilocybin to heal from depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder. She has completed extensive training in healing in expanded states of consciousness, and holds an MSW from the University of Texas at Austin.
Julie is a a counselor, shamanic guide, musician, and energy healer. She has been working with individuals, couples, and groups as a guide since 2016. With her grounding, loving guidance, Julie has helped clients be free of the cycle of depression, reduce anxiety, find life purpose, connect with their ancestors and past lives, gain clarity on their relationships, heal from childhood trauma, foster self love, and much more. She holds a BA from UC Berkeley, and an MA from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Jazmin Hupp is a multi-faceted community builder, entrepreneur, and facilitator. She recently published her first book: The Inside Guide to MDMA, Marijuana, and Magic Mushrooms, where she shares her personal protocols for using these molecules for self-healing and self-actualization. Jazmin is also a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, and specializes in silent meditation retreats, having co-created over 100 days of silent meditation events.
Setareh is a psychotherapist that utilizes depth psychology as a foundation in her therapeutic work with individuals suffering from various dependencies and co-occurring mental health conditions. She has received numerous comprehensive trainings in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including the MAPS MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy training. She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Sanshin is committed to welcoming guests into a safe, comfortable place of respect, trust, and acceptance, and upholding a firm foundation of physical, interpersonal, and emotional safety. As a retreat manager, he has helped run more than 70 weeks of retreats across the United States and the Caribbean. Sanshin has a background in intensive monastic training, and as a mindfulness coach has taught meditation to over 10,000 people, leading sessions both in-person and in virtual reality.
Aaron had his first psilocybin experience at 16, and psychedelics have played an essential role in his life ever since. Excited by the potential of psychedelics to create profound, positive change, he founded Atman Retreat to increase access to safe and legal psilocybin experiences. Aaron is also an avid meditator, with over 9 years of experience practicing mindfulness meditation. He holds a BA from McGill University.
Pranab is committed to reducing suffering and improving quality of life wherever he can. He is a growth & operations generalist, and has led growth for founders across healthcare and B2B SaaS. Personally, he's an avid meditator and loves learning about different healing modalities. Connecting with psychedelics and dharma has changed his life, and he hopes to compassionately bring that to others. Pranab holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from UT Austin.
Justin is the covering physician (doctor on call) for Atman Retreat, available throughout our psilocybin sessions. He practices general medicine as a medical officer at St. James Public Health Services and Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Justin received his MB,BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from The University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica.
Alex advises on safety practices and provides input on the participant intake process for Atman Retreat. His main professional interests are addiction medicine and longterm patient relationships, and he is excited about developments in both clinical and non-clinical applications of psychedelics. Alex received his MD from the NYU School of Medicine, and holds a BSc from McGill University.
