Psychedelic-
assisted experiences

An invitation to embodied presence

We create nourishing and transformative spaces for self-inquiry and growth. Led by a diverse team of specialists, through legal, psychedelic-assisted retreats, we support you to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness—safely, deeply, intentionally.

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Discover
purpose and

connection

Psilocybin-containing truffles have the potential to open doors within the mind, inspiring fresh perspectives and nurturing a deeper sense of presence. By supporting neuroplasticity and the formation of new neural pathways, these experiences can encourage a grounded connection to oneself and the moment. Through thoughtful integration, insights can take root in daily life – nurturing clarity, emotional release, and expanded awareness.

PROGRAMS & RETREATS

Our psychedelic

integrative experiences

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WHAT

6-month experiential and educational program focused on somatic practices, creativity, expression & mindfulness

how

6-day Psilocybin Retreat / In-person & live online training / 100 + contact hours / Certificate of completion

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Unfolding in Aliveness

WHAT

6-day connective psychedelic retreat that deeply explores mind, body, and spirit

how

2 psilocybin journeys / In-depth preparation / Personal integration / Holistic practices & workshops

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The Kiyumi EXPERIENCE BUILT FOR YOU

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Connective psychedelic retreat that deeply explores mind, body, and spirit tailored to your group

how

Multidisciplinary team of specialists / Long-standing experience /
Previous collabs: Dr. Gabor Maté, Vital Training / Psychedelics Today, University of Maryland

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Psychedelic-assisted experiences invite us to explore deeper layers of ourselves and life. Often ineffable and not always simple, with care and integration, they hold the power to heal and transform.

- Kiyumi featured in Vice

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Why Kiyumi

We take an integrative, psychedelic-assisted approach to wellbeing, bridging contemporary, trauma-informed practices with the traditional wisdom of plant medicine from across the globe. Through mindful and embodied techniques, we explore how to cultivate deeper connections—with ourselves, with others, and with the world.

Our psilocybin-assisted retreats are designed to support you, with careful preparation and integration, helping you ground and navigate the transformative potential of these experiences.

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WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT?

Share, listen, dance, move,

laugh, cry, play, rejoice

Our retreats are designed to help you go deeper, reconnect, rediscover, and thrive in a space that honors both the individual journey and the strength of the collective. The power of the group fosters connection and a sense of belonging, while heart-centered 1on1 sessions provide a space for authentic self-reflection and personal growth. By tapping into your creativity, you may connect with the full spectrum of emotions, offering a truly meaningful experience.

Our passion
and approach

We are passionate about creating safer spaces where the well-being of the self can be explored and where personal and social growth may occur. Our retreats blend deep ceremonial experiences with moments of playful exploration—soundscapes that speak to your soul, gentle movement, and stillness that reconnects you to a sense of aliveness.

We focus on remembering our oneness with nature, coming together to listen, share, and inspire. We’ve seen how our approach fosters a greater sense of belonging, healing, and vitality—integrated in meaningful, lasting ways that extend beyond the retreat experience.

Psilocybin,
a journey of healing

The effects of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms and truffles, are profound and multifaceted. Our retreats are designed to provide a safe and open environment. As the frontier of psychedelic research continues to expand, we remain committed to evolving our practices by integrating the latest insights and innovations.

To ingest psilocybin is to intimately commune with nature and attune with our inner landscapes. Beneath the forest floor, vast fungal mycelial networks function as intricate resource webs, enabling trees to exchange messages and nutrients. This extraordinary system exemplifies connection and mutualism, inviting us to bond with our interrelated natures and reminding us that we are integrated into the web of life.

Experience four layers

of connection

You are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery, crafting meaning and insights that honor your unique path. Through reflective inquiry, you deepen your connection to who you are, uncovering your humanness, artist, and seeker within. In this space of care and belonging, you also build meaningful connections with others, fostering a sense of community and shared discovery.

As you engage with the world around you, you reconnect with nature’s rhythms and cycles while opening yourself to the unknown, embracing the mystery and possibilities that lie beyond the ordinary. This unfolding of four layers of connection—self, others, nature, and the transcendent—supports a renewed sense of embodied presence.

OUR TOOLS

Dive deeper into our support

One-on-one
sharing sessions.

Our specialized facilitators create a safe, supportive space for open conversation and reflection, preparing you before the retreat, continuing throughout, and extending into post-retreat integration. Our work is rooted in psychotherapeutic practices such as Hakomi, SE, and ACT, Gestalt, and Compassionate Inquiry, ensuring you feel truly heard, supported, and grounded as you navigate each layer of your journey.

Group sharing
containers.

Group work offers a unique space to connect, reflect, and grow alongside others. It can be a rewarding and healing process, deepening our understanding of relatinal patterns and shared community. Through our integration program, workshops, and sharing circles, we create a compassionate space where we support each other in meaningful ways, cultivating a sense of belonging and helping one another thrive.

Listening
to the body.

The body is the bridge to our experience. Through somatic practices, we deepen our connection to the body, cultivating awareness and resilience. We offer tools for nervous system regulation, helping you ground and reconnect. Our workshops and nourishing plant-based meals are designed to support embodiment, complimenting the psilocybin journey with presence and care.

Creating bridges into the mystical experience, ritual and ceremony.

In workshops and the journey, we explore spirituality, the unknown, and personal rituals with curiosity and gratitude. These practices deepen awareness, connect us to subtle experiences, and bridge the psychedelic and daily states.

Dance, movement,
voice workshops.

Freeing our expression through dance and movement can reconnect us with joy, and authenticity, allow deep emotional releases and help us discover modes of knowing that are beyond language.

Sound.
The language of the soul.

Music is said to be the language of the soul and is used in many traditions to guide the self through different states of consciousness. Each Kiyumí psychedelic journey is held and navigated with carefully curated soundscapes, both acoustic and digital, through which we create an attuned and nurturing environment.

Nature connection &
contemplative practices.

Honoring indigenous values and deep ecology, we explore our connection to the Earth, learning to listen, feel, and commune in new ways that realign us with nature’s rhythms. Through contemplative practices such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and storytelling, along with nature immersions, we deepen our awareness of both the inner and outer worlds, supporting the simple yet profound act of being.

THE TEAM

Passion, dedication,
and expertise

Meet our team of specialists from around the world—psychotherapists, somatic practitioners, medical doctors, naturopaths, yoga teachers, and art therapists.

Amit Elan  |  Lisa Wessing  |  Dr. Julia Javkin |  Lia Amit  |  Dr. Juan Paris  |  Publio Valle  |  Asha Passalacqua |  Juliana Bizare  |  Allison Creech  |  Lara Longo  |  Dr. Gabor Maté  |  Rosalind Watts  |  Leor Roseman

MEET OUR TEAM
TESTIMONIALS

Stories from
our participants

EXPLORE TESTIMONIALS
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MARIAN - GP

Kiyumi’s Psychedelics & Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté

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NICKY – FOUNDER ARUNA YOGA

Kiyumi’s Psychedelics & Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté

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NINA – SEAMSTRESS

Kiyumi’s Psychedelics & Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté

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XAVIER – COACH & CHANGE MANAGER

Kiyumi’s Psychedelics & Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté

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IVY – PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPIST

Kiyumi’s Psychedelics & Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté

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NISH GERA

6-DAY PSILOCYBIN RETREAT

NINA, LONDON
NINA, LONDON
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“It hasn't been often in my life where I have felt that connected to myself and to other humans. I was able to experience deep grief and sadness in a safe and supported environment which has helped me process the passing of my wonderful Dad. A place to feel safe where everything is welcome, to be supported and to support others.”
XAVIER, NETHERLANDS
XAVIER, NETHERLANDS
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"The retreat was profound and life-changing for me. It was the most connecting and meaningful experience in many years. It helped me gain insight into underlying patterns and suffering, to my body and to feelings that I had long ago lost touch with. Kiyumi has a way of making you feel like you just came home to your tribe. Real attention and connection in everything they do."
BARBARA, GERMANY
BARBARA, GERMANY
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"I have been to a few psychedelic ceremonies, but never with such intense care, and such truly dedicated facilitators, and an understanding that healing happens in community, that sharing and integration is fundamental, and that play and dance and joy are part of it as well."
MARIAN, UK
MARIAN, UK
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"There's a real gender binary, often in medicine circles. I feel like neither and both. It felt here like there's a fluidity with it all and a place for whatever kind of expression I bring.I haven't experienced that before in any other medicine circles. I felt seen, taken care of and I´m very grateful for this inclusive and safe environment."
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THE TEAM

Meet our team

Our interdisciplinary team of trauma-informed specialists is here to support you on this in-depth journey. We come from diverse backgrounds—medical doctors, psychotherapists, somatic healers, body, voice, and movement practitioners, researchers, and artists—each offering their unique skills to support and nurture your experience.

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We all have questions

ABOUT THE RETREAT

As we accept your finished application, you will immediately receive an email with a link to the payment options. Once paid, your participation is fully confirmed for your chosen retreat.

A middle-sized group of up to 16 participants offer the best of both worlds, enough space for yourself and your processes as well as many occasions to get inspired during the workshops and the several group’s exchanges.

With a ratio of 1 facilitator per 4 participants, it is a team of 4 to 5 team members.

Yes, of course. We offer free discovery calls with one of our facilitators in which you can ask questions, get an overview of our programs, and a feel for our work. Please book via: CALENDLY 

Yes, for every participant in a retreat we offer one preparation session before the retreat, one integration session after the retreat in addition to several sessions during the retreat. It is also possible to book more sessions with one of our team of integration therapists for an additional fee. Please refer to our Integration Support page on the website for more information.

RETREAT ELIGIBILITY

Currently, non-clinical settings such as a retreat do not allow us to provide therapy. We offer a tailored program as well as a safer space held by our trained team of experienced facilitators. These experiences may be therapeutic, though they cannot substitute therapy.

Therapy can be incredibly supportive to the retreat process and provide a space for you to allow your process to continue unfolding. It is advisable to inform your therapist of your decision to work with psilocybin truffles. If your therapist is unfamiliar with the research showing psilocybin’s effects, you may want to refer them to some reference pages. Many therapists who were initially skeptical of psilocybin have come to embrace its benefit to their clients.

It is important that your application reflects your actual state as well as your medication. Some might have contraindications and we need to make sure we can safely work together before, during and after the retreat.

According to research on the use of psychedelics and mental health there are certain conditions for which psychedelic use is not advised. These are schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. There are also mental health challenges for which group retreats are not suitable and for which therapy would be more appropriate (e.g. people actively struggling with substance use disorder, suicidal thought patterns, etc.). These guidelines ensure the well-being of our participants and we hope for your understanding. Our application process seeks to support each person in the best way possible.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept anyone taking antidepressant medication at this time. This is because SSRI and SNRI antidepressants work on the same receptor system as psilocybin and block the effects of it. We believe that trying to overwhelm the medication with the truffles is not a sensible approach.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Your retreat fee includes a €300 non-refundable deposit which covers application processing and administrative fees. In case of any questions, please reach out to contact@kiyumi.org. Our office team will be of assistance.

Should you wish to cancel your participation on the retreat dates that you booked, we offer the following options:

  • Cancellation 60 days before the retreat start date entitles you to a 75% refund of your registration fee, excluding the non-refundable deposit.
  • Cancellation up to 30 days before the start of the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fee minus the non-refundable deposit.
  • No refund will be issued for cancellations after this period.

If you are paying in installments and need to cancel for any reason after the deadline, then your full payment is still due on the previously agreed upon dates. 

The training has distinct cancellation policies; please refer to the Training page.

If the cancellation is due to an internal need from our team, we will offer each participant to register themselves in any upcoming retreat within 12 months from the original one or will proceed to a refund of the retreat’s cost if wished. In case of refund, an administration fee of 50€ will be kept.

Travel Preparations, Accommodations & Catering

Arrival: Before 13:00 CET Onward travel: After 18:00 CET

The retreat group will meet earliest at 13:00 CET at the Kokopelli Smartshop /kokopelli.nl. The smartshop is located about a 5 minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Here, the group will gather and also buy the truffles for the retreat. A facilitator will meet you there and bring you to the shuttle. 

You may also choose to make your own way to the venue. The address of the venue will be in your preparation kit sent upon your registration.

The retreat ends around 13:00 CET on the last day. You will arrive at Amsterdam Central Station between 16:00 – 17:00. Please book your onward travel accordingly.

You will receive a digital preparation kit from us upon your registration in which you will be informed about what to bring and how to prepare for the retreat.

The meal plan is specifically adapted to the retreat, taking specific care in nutrition needed before and after your psychedelic journey. Nutrition is important for health and joy in life, and Kiyumí emphasizes delicious and healthy food as part of a happy life. All food is plant-based to ensure compatibility for everyone and is designed to meet dietary nutritional needs. Moreover, we ask you to notify us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have due to allergies, for example.

Yes, depending on availability and date of your request/booking. There is an additional cost of 250€ all together for 5 nights. You can book this during your registration with us. The number of private rooms is limited and given on a first come, first served basis. In a shared room you will generally share with only 1 other person.

For each retreat, there is the option to book a spot in the shuttle that will pick you up on arrival day and drop you off on leaving day near Amsterdam Centraal Station. There is an additional cost of 75€.

The venue provides bed sheets and towels but no toiletry. We invite you to bring reusable bottles over single-use ones. It is always useful to bring comfortable clothing and your sauna-kit to relax in your free times during the retreat.

Unfortunately, it is not possible for participants to arrive a day late or leave a day early. The retreat is constructed in a way to create a safe container for all participants and in which all parts are important for the individual as well as group experience. We also recommend taking some time off after the retreat, a day or more, to allow for a smooth transition back into daily life.

Psychedelic Substance and Dosages

Fungi are complex beings in which the mushroom is only one part of the whole. The mushroom is the fruiting body of fungi and is visible above the ground. The larger part of fungi is actually below ground and is called the mycelium. This is a web of thin fibers that grow through the soil, wood, and organic matter. The mycelium connects plants and trees within a forest, exchanges minerals and food with plants, and digests and breaks down plant matter. Some species of mushrooms have adapted to droughts by creating tough knots of mycelium beneath the ground, which are commonly called truffles. We use truffles in our retreat as psilocybin containing mushrooms are not legally regulated in the Netherlands. As such, truffles may have a different appearance, yet they share the same active ingredient with the so-called “magic mushrooms”.

Participants will ingest the truffles in a ginger tea infusion which allows fast absorption and helps reduce the possibility of nausea.

While participants very often describe blissful experiences, strong challenging emotions can also be part of it. It is important to always keep in mind that these emotions are transient and part of your personal experience. For some people experiencing a difficult patch in a safely held space can be very meaningful and helpful to understand more about themselves.

The recommended dosage goes from 1 to 1.5 packs (between 25gr to 37gr) of a specific strain to maintain safety and consistent results. Which is around 30-35mg of the active compound Psilocybin. It depends on your medical history, body weight, personality type, and previous experience with psychedelics. Ultimately, you will determine the amount with your dedicated facilitator. We require that you respect and trust our dosage recommendations, as your safety is our number one priority.

Psilocybin is a substance with a very low toxicity profile and which interacts with the serotonin system. The serotonin system is a network of receptors and pathways in the brain that regulates mood, emotions, sleep, and perception. By influencing this system, psilocybin can temporarily alter perception and thought patterns, often leading to profound experiences. According to research by Professor David Nutt, psilocybin is one of the least harmful psychoactive substances, with a safety profile far superior to many commonly used mental health medications. This makes it a promising tool in therapeutic applications and personal exploration when used responsibly.