http://www.maps.org/images/mapslogo-sm.gif http://www.maps.org/ 50 50 Psychedelic Research News http://www.maps.org/ Psychedelic Research News en-us editor@maps.org webmaster@maps.org Fri, 10 Feb 12 14:07:55 -0600 http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats3/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats3/#When:22:47:57Z Bahia, Brazil November 8-17, 2012 Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self This program is based on proven and effective techniques from various disciplines, including teachings from shamanic practices, ancient mystery schools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback, breath work, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats6/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats6/#When:22:50:31Z Bahia, Brazil October 15-22, 2012 Program: Exploring the Afterlife This program explores the nature of the soul, afterlife realms, and the higher self from a psycho-spiritual perspective. Reconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback, breath work, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats7/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats7/#When:22:51:42Z Bahia, Brazil September 14-21, 2012 Program: Meeting Your Inner Child Learn to access and work with a portion of yourself which might have been forgotten but has always been a part of you in this life. Reconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback, breath work, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats2/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats2/#When:23:54:49Z Bahia, Brazil August 11-18, 2012 Program: An Introduction to Sacred Plants Reconnect with nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback, breath work, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science3/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science3/#When:23:59:38Z The OPEN Foundation presents Mind Altering Science 2012. With researchers and therapists from a wide variety of academic disciplines, this event will be dedicated to the exploration of a broad range of subjects relating to scientific research into psychedelic substances and the psychedelic experience. From addiction treatment to psychotherapy with the aid of psychedelics; from the neurobiology of ayahuasca to the social, ritual, and legal implications of its use; and from human psychopharmacology research and the exploration of exceptional states of mind to new views on the legalization of psychedelic substances. MAS was first organized in 2010; MAS2012 will be the second installment. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science2/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science2/#When:23:58:05Z The OPEN Foundation presents Mind Altering Science 2012. With researchers and therapists from a wide variety of academic disciplines, this event will be dedicated to the exploration of a broad range of subjects relating to scientific research into psychedelic substances and the psychedelic experience. From addiction treatment to psychotherapy with the aid of psychedelics; from the neurobiology of ayahuasca to the social, ritual, and legal implications of its use; and from human psychopharmacology research and the exploration of exceptional states of mind to new views on the legalization of psychedelic substances. MAS was first organized in 2010; MAS2012 will be the second installment. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science1/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/mind_altering_science1/#When:23:55:25Z The OPEN Foundation presents Mind Altering Science 2012. With researchers and therapists from a wide variety of academic disciplines, this event will be dedicated to the exploration of a broad range of subjects relating to scientific research into psychedelic substances and the psychedelic experience. From addiction treatment to psychotherapy with the aid of psychedelics; from the neurobiology of ayahuasca to the social, ritual, and legal implications of its use; and from human psychopharmacology research and the exploration of exceptional states of mind to new views on the legalization of psychedelic substances. MAS was first organized in 2010; MAS2012 will be the second installment. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats4/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/spirit-vine_retreats4/#When:22:49:43Z Bahia, Brazil May 16-25, 2012 Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self This program is based on proven and effective techniques from various disciplines, including teachings from shamanic practices, ancient mystery schools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback, breath work, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net. http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/the_manifestation_celebration_dallas_tx/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/the_manifestation_celebration_dallas_tx/#When:19:32:06Z http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/international_bioethics_forum_death_and_dying1/ http://www.maps.org/conferences/details/international_bioethics_forum_death_and_dying1/#When:16:33:40Z April 26-27, 2012 - BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, Madison, WI Coordinated by Promega Corporation and the BTC Institute, the 2012 Bioethics Forum promises two days of thoughtful information-sharing and discussion regarding Final Passages: Research on Near Death and the Experience of Dying. Focused on sharing of scientific research and consideration of related social and ethical issues, many questions related to Near Death Experiences (NDE), dying, and consciousness will be addressed by global experts, including: What is a Near Death Experience (NDE)? What has scientific research revealed about NDEs? Are the phenomena associated with NDEs caused simply by chemicals firing in the brain – or is something more going on? What do NDEs suggest about the possibility of consciousness continuing after death? What do we know about the experience of dying? How is this knowledge shaped by different cultural and spiritual contexts? What is a “good death”? How does the study and exploration of mystical experiences and altered states of consciousness contribute to our understanding of death and dying? How do interpretations of NDEs and the experience of death inform life choices? How can a heightened awareness of death lead to a more fulfilling life? How do life choices influence NDEs and the experience of death?