The Beckley Foundation

Incorporating small, consistent habits into daily life can lead to significant transformations, and when paired with psychedelic experiences, these shifts can be even more profound. Psychedelics have the potential to alter our perspective, break through mental barriers, and reveal deep insights about ourselves. However, it’s the integration of small, positive habits after these experiences that truly catalyses long-term change. After a psychedelic journey, the insights we gain are often fleeting unless we create tangible, everyday habits to anchor them.

We all have unique paths to healing, and what works for one person may not be the answer for another. Whether it’s yoga, breathwork, reiki healing, spending hours in the kitchen with your favourite ingredients… each of us is called to different practices that support our emotional resilience. The beauty of holistic practices is that they offer a wide range of tools, allowing us to find what truly nourishes our mind, body, and spirit. What’s your remedy? Share with us what practices help you stay grounded and emotionally strong. We'd love to hear your personal journey!

In a world that often tells us to hold on tightly… to our possessions, relationships, achievements, and even our identities - learning to let go can be one of the most powerful acts of self-liberation. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up, but rather releasing what no longer serves us, whether that’s old emotional baggage, limiting beliefs, or the need for control. When we let go, we create space for growth, for healing, and for new experiences to enter our lives. We free ourselves from the weight of attachment, allowing us to flow with life rather than resist it. This act of surrender doesn’t make us weak; it makes us stronger, more resilient, and more aligned with our true selves.

Breathwork is a powerful tool for regulating the nervous system, reducing anxiety, and promoting relaxation. When faced with emotional stress, our breath tends to become shallow and rapid, which activates the body's fight-or-flight response. Breathwork techniques like deep belly breathing or box breathing can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into a state of calm and helping to process difficult emotions. Tip: Practice a simple 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7 counts, exhale for 8 counts. This can be particularly soothing when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from life's challenges, adapt to stress, and maintain emotional balance even in the face of adversity. It’s something we all have the potential to cultivate, and holistic practices offer powerful tools for strengthening our emotional fortitude. By caring for both the mind and body, we can build a solid foundation that supports us as we weave our way through life. Yoga can be a wonderful tool to build both body and mind. Remember, yoga isn't just about physical flexibility… it's about emotional flexibility, too.

If you haven’t stepped outside yet today, take this as your reminder to open the door and talk a walk in the closest bit of greenery you can find. Remember to breathe with the trees... for they are wonderful sources of oxygen.

While not related specifically to psychedelics, the documentary My Octopus Teacher demonstrates one man's deep reverence and connection to a creature that lives under the sea. Having a sense of interconnectedness to more than just ourselves is shown to drive more ecologically minded attitudes and action. In which moments do you find yourself most connected to the world around us?

For a growing number of years, CBD has been a popularly used substance to help promote calmness, as well as relieve symptoms of chronic pain, amongst other uses. In this short series, we’ll delve a little deeper into what CBD actually is, how it’s extracted and when the hype started.

If you’re wondering what to watch this new year, maybe give this one a go... 'How to Change Your Mind', a Netflix documentary series based on Michael Pollan's bestselling book.

Tomorrow will be the final day of the year 2024. The coming days offer a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on the year that’s just gone by. How will you process and grow from the year that was?