Some things to consider with Micro dosing truffles in a workshop
About mini-dosing
In Merels workshops she is working with a mini-dose: a mild but noticeable dose of psilocybin truffles. This is different from a microdose: a microdose remains below the surface (barely noticeable) and a minidose brings a mild inner journey. The sensitivity to psilocybin is different for every body. That means that with a minidose, some people will be able to dive into a subtle psychedelic journey, while others will experience only mild sensations or simply deeper relaxation in the practice.Read more about the difference here.
Minidosing is always optional: at the beginning of the ceremony Merel will explain what to expect from a minidose and you are also welcomed to take less than what is offered - or none at all - if you prefer.
ATTENTION: Contra-indications
Please read these contra-indications carefully and let us know in advance of the ceremony in case any of these apply to you, or if you have doubts about it.
Do not take psilocybin if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You take any anti-depressants, incl. SSRI's (in this case you cannot join our ceremony as this is not an appropriate setting for this combination. But you can discuss with your doctor about microdosing under personal medical guidance).
- You use lithium carbonate medicine (Lithium)
- You have had a psychosis or have bipolar disorder
- You have a severe anxiety
- You have suicidal thoughts
- You suffer from paranoia or suspicion
- You are currently taking antibiotics
Are you in doubt whether one of these indications apply to you? Please also let us know so the facilitator Merel can discuss possibilities with you. You can contact Merel directly here.
Welcoming challenge
A truffle experience can be beautiful and profound. At the same time, encountering difficult feelings or thoughts during a ceremony is normal and does not mean that something is wrong. It means that your body and mind are surfacing something that can be felt or seen, and may be ready for release, integration or understanding. If you have a challenging moment during a truffle experience, resisting the feelings/thoughts will prolong them. Instead, the best thing you can do is to try to welcome your experience by deep, slow breathing and to remind yourself that this will also pass again. Also, you can always ask your facilitators for support, which they are happy to offer.
Opportunities
The difficult experiences often also include an opportunity. When we can stay with challenging feelings and allow them to pass through, oftentimes they connect us to a deeper part of ourselves, bring an insight or remind us of something that is important to us. This is why in the ceremony, we try to welcome challenges - if they come.
The same goes for the beautiful ceremony experiences - their value lies not (only) in the moment itself, but in what they connect us with and how we can cultivate that in our daily lives.
In the ceremonial setting there is loving guidance and music to support you to navigate your inner world in both the beautiful and challenging parts. Support by the facilitators is both proactively offered and you can always ask for it.
Psilocybin as a teacher
Psilocybin truffles, like plant medicine, are traditionally seen as ‘teachers’. Even though oftentimes a ceremony is experienced as beautiful, we don’t go into a ceremony ‘for fun’ (although fun may be part of your experience). We go to learn: to have an honoust inner look in order to support our growth and insight. What matters is not whether your experience during a ceremony is beautiful or difficult: what matters is whether you can find meaning in your experience that can support you to live your life more wholesomely and more in touch with yourself. This is the invitation of a truffle ceremony.
About the facilitator
This minidosing ceremony is facilitated by Merel Maria Meessen. She is a ceremony guide, breath worker, yoga teacher and nonviolent communication trainer. Merel has worked with psilocybin for over 15 years and also guides high-dose ceremonies with psilocybin truffles.