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Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Event

Welcome to the sixth borough 

Where community is the medicine.

Our Mission

Brooklyn Psychedelic Society’s mission is to serve as a prototype of a psychedelic co-op: a democratically governed community-based healing center. We provide our community members safe, legal psychedelic journeys alongside cohort-based programming centered around healing, growth and transformation.

We're Backed by:

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Our Upcoming Events

  • Psychedelic Integration Circle (In-Person!)
    Psychedelic Integration Circle (In-Person!)
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 27
    BKLYN Commons
    Sep 27, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    BKLYN Commons, 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
    Join us as we create a space of openness and support for processing our experiences through the lenses of growth, healing, and connection.
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  • Swimming in the Sacred, with Rachel Harris, Ph.D.
    Swimming in the Sacred, with Rachel Harris, Ph.D.
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Sep 28
    RaKit Club
    Sep 28, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    RaKit Club, 338 Moffat St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
    Join author Rachel Harris, Ph.D. to discuss her new book, Swimming in the Sacred, and the wisdom of women elders in the psychedelic underground. Dr. Harris will be signing copies after the discussion.
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  • LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
    LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
    Sat, Oct 07
    Secret Location in Kensington, BK
    Oct 07, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Secret Location in Kensington, BK, Ocean Parkway & Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA
    Join a supportive circle of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals exploring the world of psychedelics.
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  • Rapé Circle and Talk with Chacruna Institute - Oct 16th
    Rapé Circle and Talk with Chacruna Institute - Oct 16th
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Oct 16
    Matka Studios
    Oct 16, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Matka Studios, 456 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
    The Brooklyn Psychedelic Society is partnering with the Chacruna Institute for two evenings of experiential learning about rapé. This is a chance to sit with teachers who carry these medicines with the blessing and permission of their partners in the Amazon.
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  • Rapé Circle and Talk with Chacruna Institute - Oct 17th
    Rapé Circle and Talk with Chacruna Institute - Oct 17th
    Membership Offer
    Tue, Oct 17
    Matka Studios
    Oct 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Matka Studios, 456 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
    The Brooklyn Psychedelic Society is partnering with the Chacruna Institute for two evenings of experiential learning about rapé. This is a chance to sit with teachers who carry these medicines with the blessing and permission of their partners in the Amazon.
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  • Shamanic Breathwork
    Shamanic Breathwork
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 18
    Matka Studios (NEW Location!)
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Matka Studios (NEW Location!), 55 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
    Are you interested in exploring the healing power of breathwork? This modality can evoke altered states similar to that of the psychedelic experience, where it’s possible to reach deep levels of consciousness.
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  • Mindfulness & Psychedelic Practices: Inner Critic and Loving Awareness
    Mindfulness & Psychedelic Practices: Inner Critic and Loving Awareness
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Oct 19
    Matka Studios
    Oct 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Matka Studios, 456 Johnson Ave #430, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
    On the psychedelic path, meditation practice may be the greatest companion one can ask for. Cultivating loving awareness develops one’s ability to meet the inner critic skillfully, whether during preparation, navigation, or integration of psychedelic journeys.
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  • Shamanic Breathwork
    Shamanic Breathwork
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 25
    Matka Studios (NEW Location!)
    Oct 25, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Matka Studios (NEW Location!), 55 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
    Are you interested in exploring the healing power of breathwork? This modality can evoke altered states similar to that of the psychedelic experience, where it’s possible to reach deep levels of consciousness.
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  • Psychedelic Book Club
    Psychedelic Book Club
    Thu, Nov 02
    Secret Location in Kensington, BK
    Nov 02, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Secret Location in Kensington, BK, Ocean Parkway & Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA
    This month, the Psychedelic Book Club will meet at a NEW VENUE to discuss Christina and Stanislav Grof’s exploration of spiritual emergencies and the darker side of psychedelic journeywork, The Stormy Search for the Self.
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YOU SHOULD COME!

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Cannabis Journey Cohort Program

Have you experienced our collective, entheogenic journey experience yet?

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Meet Our Team

We envision a world where people can safely access affordable resources and a community centered around their psychedelic journey.

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Colin Pugh

Executive Director

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Katarina Bartel

Operations & Programming Director

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Pamela Jackson

Marketing Director

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Patrick Doerksen

Director of Community

What Our Members
are Saying

“This program transformed my previously very hesitant relationship with cannabis. It allowed me to open my heart, accept myself, and feel into my body in ways that I didn't know were possible.”

Cannabis Journey Cohort Program Member
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