Why Cannabis?

Our bodies hold our experience. This is why Cannabis is so uniquely well suited to releasing embodied stress and trauma, she is the ultimate somatic psychedelic. At low and high doses, she supports your body in a warm, gentle embrace when that’s what’s required, and conversely allows you to release layer after layer of stagnant energy from your tissues.

Contrary to popular belief, Cannabis is a classic, hallucinogenic psychedelic. Alongside other commonly known psychedelics, Cannabis binds with the 5-HT2A receptor in the brain, which causes psychedelic effects. With the right dosage, mindset, setting and skill of the guide, the user experiences the full range of effects ascribed to the psychedelic journey.

Cannabis is uniquely versatile in her ability to offer deep heart opening, empathic understanding, and witnessing of one’s inner self at low doses as well as high ones. This offers endless entry points to compassionate, gentle exploration.

The primary difference between psychedelic cannabis and psilocybin or ayahuasca for example, is that journeyers keep their agency. This means that they can navigate the experience more skillfully, with greater ease, and even pause the experience if it gets overwhelming.

Most skeptics come out of the experience completely surprised by the intensity of the trip, sometimes even veteran psychonauts say it was the most intense psychedelic trip they have ever had. A significant number also state that they experience ayahuasca- and DMT-level trips, especially if breathwork is added. Psychedelic Cannabis experiences can be indistinguishable from MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, peyote, ayahuasca, N,N-DMT, and 5-meo-DMT.

If you’re new to psychedelics, it makes sense to test the waters a bit before scheduling overseas travel for your first ever experience with ayahuasca for example. If, on the other hand you have some experience, why not try something new? You might be surprised at the richness, depth and potency of high quality, responsibly grown Cannabis Sativa when blended properly to maximize its psychedelic potential.

The body’s endocannabinoid system is responsible for homeostasis (balance) on all levels of function. We produce our own cannabinoids which regulate systems all over the body. The world we live in can create chronic stress and systemic dysregulation beyond the body’s own ability to regain balance. Neurochemically, cannabis binds to our endogenous CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain and body. This modulates neurotransmitter release, affecting mood, pain, appetite, and memory. By bridging physiological and psychological processes, she fosters a connection between body and mind, influencing relaxation, perception, and overall well-being. When used with intention and respect, Cannabis can restore all levels of homeostatic function.

Through her engagement of the endocannabinoid system, Cannabis harmonizes physical sensations, mental clarity, and emotional balance. She promotes mental relaxation, heightens sensory awareness, and dissolves stress, enabling deeper connection to the present moment. Through her effects on mood, perception, and introspection, cannabis enhances mindfulness and spiritual exploration. Her capacity to align physiological processes with conscious experiences creates a sense of unity, encouraging holistic well-being and self-awareness. This integrative influence allows individuals to connect with their inner selves, fostering peace, creativity, and a profound sense of interconnectedness with the world around them.

Holistic therapy sees you as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms to suppress. It acknowledges your insight, agency, and connection to your own healing. Instead of merely addressing symptoms, holistic psychotherapy seeks to uncover and address their deeper causes. Cannabis can be a gentle, supportive tool in this process. By engaging the endocannabinoid system, it helps reduce anxiety, enhances self-awareness, and fosters relaxation, creating a safe space for exploring emotions and trauma. Cannabis also encourages mindfulness, grounding you in the present moment. Within a therapeutic framework, it promotes balance, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of yourself.

Our endocannabinoid system was discovered after scientists first isolated THC in the lab. They noticed THC fit perfectly into special receptors found all over the brain and body—receptors shared by all animals. Curious, they explored what our bodies naturally produce for these receptors and discovered anandamide, a compound named after the Sanskrit word ananda, meaning "bliss." The experience of bliss isn’t just a luxury—it’s a natural and essential part of sentient life. For those of us navigating the complexities of embodied trauma, our internal ability to produce anandamide may be severely depleted. Cannabis supplements endogenously produced anandamide, reducing inflammation and encouraging a deeper, pleasurable and healing connection with your body.