A Live Online Course
Psychedelics in Africa
The Untold Story: Revisited
WITH DARREN LE BARON
World Renowned Researcher, Educator & Organic Horticulturist
Four Sundays over Zoom
Starting August 4, 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm PST
(Lifetime access to replays will be available)
Are you interested in how psychedelics have been used for tens of thousands of years on the African continent, and how they continue to support societies today?
It is now time for the Lion to tell his own story, as the hunter's version is biased.
Psychedelic fungi and plants have been used by indigenous African people for personal, spiritual and community development for millennia. Although not often recognized, Africa has the oldest records and a rich history of using them not only for healing, but also for communicating with ancestral spirits, as divination tools and for navigating consciousness and the Entheogenic. Several communities still use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies, and daily rituals.
In this series, you will learn about these groups, their connection to these technologies and their various applications. Darren Le Baron will share this knowledge and experience through the lenses of ancient history, mythology, and scientific research.
"We are a mushroom having a human experience."
- Darren Le Baron
By joining this course, you will ...
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Immerse yourself in ancient wisdom, a timeless treasure trove of knowledge that will provide you with a unique perspective on life and the world around you.
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Become well-versed with rites of passage protocols, a critical aspect of many African cultures that marks the transition from one stage of life to another.
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Explore African approaches to healing, gaining an understanding of traditional and holistic methods that have been used for centuries.
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Discover the concept of entheogenic empowerment, sovereignty, and liberation, a transformative approach that enables you to tap into your power and enhance your sense of self.
Overview of Modules
MODULE 1
- Stoned Apes? Earth's First Trippers
- Africa’s Psychedelic Creation Stories
- The Origins of Psychedelic Art
- The Psychedelic Art of Dance and Trance
MODULE 2
- Psychedelics and the Goddess
- Psychedelic Religion
- Mushroom and DMT Sessions in Ancient Egypt
MODULE 3
- A Psychedelic Journey Through Africa
- The Middle Passage: Psychedelics Lost in Translation
MODULE 4
- PTSD / PTSS in the African Diaspora
- The War on Drugs is a War on US
- Psychedelic Liberation
What previous students say about courses from Darren Le Baron:
“Darren's wisdom he shared was super interesting. Helped me to join the dots in my own mind about the history of the human race. Darren is an excellent speaker. He has done extensive research and come to his own conclusions. The subject matter was super deep and he covered a lot of ground in only 2 hours. He also made everyone laugh which was nice. Definitely wasn't boring.”
Iona W
“Darren is an impassioned and dynamic speaker. His enthusiasm for his subject is contagious and made for an evening which was both entertaining and mind blowing. The intimate venue meant that we as an audience were able to interact and ask questions, although there is still so much to explore! I will certainly be on the lookout for further events.”
Rosanna P
”Awesome knowledge shared. Give thanks to the lecturer. Well presented. Good visual evidence. Inclusive. Interactive. Well structured. A story told. Clear. Left the audience wanting food for more. All and all REALLY GOOD energy.”
Aqua D
Meet Your Guide
Darren Le Baron
Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based in the UK and Jamaica.
Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes, he is a keen mushroom cultivator and teacher. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for ten years and has translated his home growing experiences into a social enterprise.
Darren is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker who is passionate about sharing his research and findings on ethnomycology, ancient African plant medicines and their various applications.
He is a member and presenter at the London Psychedelic Society, a chair and Breaking Convention committee member. He is also a regular presenter at the Detroit Psychedelic Conference, Ozora, Noisily and Lightning in a Bottle Festivals, as well as numerous gatherings around the world sharing his extensive research on psychedelics and how they can help support humanity in the here and now.
He is also an Organic Horticulturist and Permaculture tutor who supports schools, businesses and so called hard to reach communities around the world to create holistic and sustainable working systems.
Collectively his work aims to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.
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