Psychedelic Fundamentals Course

The Psychedelic Fundamentals Course serves as an essential introduction to the world of psychedelics, providing newcomers with a solid foundation in the history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction aspects of these substances.

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  • Beginner
  • Last updated Apr '23
  • English
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Course Description

The Psychedelic Fundamentals Course serves as an essential introduction to the world of psychedelics, providing newcomers with a solid foundation in the history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction aspects of these substances.

Drawing from over 36 years of MAPS experience, this course offers a series of short, easy-to-follow lessons that answer common questions such as: How do psychedelics work? What are they used to treat? Are they safe to use? Which drugs are considered psychedelics? Are they legal? What is microdosing?

Within a few hours, students will understand the most exciting and essential aspects of psychedelics. This course is an ideal starting point for those considering psychedelic use, seeking information to support a loved one, or simply curious about these substances' mechanisms and potential benefits.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

Instructor

About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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Please see below for start and finish dates/times. This course is currently being offered live and dates/times will change throughout the year.

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This course includes

  • Lectures 5
  • Duration 5 Hours
  • Skills Beginner
  • Language English
  • Availability Always
  • Certificate No

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