What we’re about
Awakening to the Inner Healing Intelligence: Explorations in Expanded Consciousness with Allan Ajaya, PhD
Open to joy, fulfillment, self-compassion, and unconditional love.
Join us for an evening of deep reflection and connection as we explore how meditation, self-inquiry, spiritually-based psychotherapy, and psychedelics* can support the recognition of non-dual awareness and our inner healing intelligence. Drawing from timeless traditions and emerging research, we’ll examine the interplay between conceptual and non-conceptual knowing, and how sensory awareness and embodied presence can expand our understanding of consciousness.
Each gathering offers a unique exploration of themes such as:
- Sensory awakening
- The distinction between conceptual and direct knowing
- Transcending win-lose models to embrace win-win ways of living
- Dualistic vs. non-dual awareness
- Beyond the medical model, psychedelics for optimal living
- The synergy between psychedelics and meditation
- The chakra system & seven stages of consciousness
- Meditation made easy—for beginners and experienced meditators
- Embodied meditation
- Tantra
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Allan Ajaya, PhD, a respected teacher with over 50 years of experience at the intersection of psychotherapy, meditation, and expanded states of consciousness.
About Allan Ajaya, PhD
Allan holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and has spent decades in private practice as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. He was initiated as a Swami during his years of study in India and has guided students in meditation for many years.
He serves as a mentor in the psychedelic therapy training program at the California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS) and is the founder of both the Yoga and Meditation Society of Madison and Shakti, the Midwest’s first spiritual bookstore.
Allan is the author and editor of several books, including Psychotherapy East and West, Healing the Whole Person, and Living with the Himalayan Masters.
Learn more about Allan HERE.
What to Expect
Each evening includes:
- A talk on a selected theme from the topics above
- A guided meditation practice
- Time for Q&A, group dialogue, and community connection
- Tea and light snacks to support a relaxed and nourishing shared space
Events will take place every few weeks on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 7–9 PM.
Sliding Scale Contribution
This event is offered on a sliding scale of $20–$30, payable at the event via cash or Venmo.
A Note on Psychedelics
We’ll discuss the integration of psychedelic experiences and how they may support personal growth. Psychedelic consumption, buying, selling, or exchanging is not permitted during these gatherings.
