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Amanita Myth Buster Part 2 🍄 More Myths, More Laughs, Let’s explore the Mushroom Facts!

As promised—and because misinformation multiplies faster than mycelium after rain—this round of Amanita Myth Buster Part 2 goes deeper, fizzier, and even funnier.

Strap in, Seekers. Goggles on. Science meets sarcasm.

Amanita Myth #1: “If I drink a carbonated beverage after Amanita, it’ll recarboxylate it.”

Verdict: Explosively Busted.
No, your soda can’t undo chemistry. Decarboxylation is a one-way ticket—heat + acidic pH = ibotenic acid → muscimol. Carbonation is just CO₂ dissolved in water. It’ll make you burp, not rewind molecular history. If bubbles fixed chemistry, Coke Zero would be a Nobel-winning solvent.

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Amanita Myth #2: “Amanita is the toadstool.”

Verdict: Half-True but Technically Wrong.
Only Amanita muscaria wears the red-cap-white-spot crown. “Toadstool” is old European slang for any mushroom that looked magical or menacing. So while muscaria is the poster child (and the emoji 🍄), her cousins — regalis, pantherina, and the deadly amatoxins — don’t get that fairytale branding.

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Amanita Myth #3: “You can tell potency by cap color.”

Verdict: Busted with style.
Color isn’t chemistry. Sunlight, drying, and soil all change pigment. A deep crimson cap might have less muscimol than a faded orange one. Potency comes from genetics + environment + preparation, not from who wore the brightest hat to the forest party.

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Amanita Myth #4: “Freezing raw Amanita will decarb it.”

Verdict: Frostbitten False.
Freezing pauses chemistry—it doesn’t complete it. Ibotenic acid won’t politely convert to muscimol because it’s cold; it needs sustained heat and controlled pH. A freezer just preserves the status quo, like putting unbaked cookies in cryosleep.

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Amanita Myth #5: “All Amanita species do the same thing.”

Verdict: Scientifically Splattered.
The genus Amanita has more than six hundred species. Some enlighten, some intoxicate, some assassinate.

At Awakening Roots, we only work with three:

Amanita muscaria and Amanita regalis (muscarioids)

Amanita pantherina (pantherinoid)

None contain amatoxins.

So when people say “Amanita did this to me,” the follow-up question should always be: which one?

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Amanita Myth #6: “Santa Claus came from Amanita.”

Verdict: Ho-Ho-Half True.
This one’s a festive blend of anthropology, shamanism, and speculation.
Yes — there’s truth in the story: Siberian shamans were known to consume Amanita muscaria, dry the caps by hanging them near the fire (sometimes in stockings), and enter yurts through the smoke hole when snow blocked the door — red-clad figures delivering spiritual “gifts.”
Those details did influence early depictions of Santa: red and white robes, reindeer (native to those regions), and winter solstice rituals honoring the return of the sun.

But modern Coca-Cola Santa? That’s a 20th-century marketing glow-up. The Amanita myth may have birthed his vibe, not his Visa commercials.
So yes — the shamanic Santa probably flew high on muscimol, but the mall Santa just flies on caffeine and capitalism.

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So there you have it—six more myths knocked off their caps. No soda miracles, no color-coded potions, and no frost-powered alchemy.

Just science, story, and reverence for the mushroom that refuses to fit in anyone’s neat little box.

Stay curious. Stay grounded. And always—Think beyond.

Check out our YOUTUBE channel where we come alive with educating you to Awaken to your Roots.

Amanita Myth Busters 🍄 Breaking Down the Funniest Myths About Fly Agaric with Facts, Humor, and a Dash of Reality

Welcome to Amanita Myth Buster Part 1

You’ve heard the legends — that Amanita will make you see Santa, talk to elves, or drop dead after one nibble.
But what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what’s just Reddit being… Reddit?

Let’s talk about some myths and separate the muscimol from the malarkey!

MYTH #1: “Amanita muscaria will kill you instantly.”

Verdict: Busted.

Despite its dramatic red-and-white “danger” outfit, Amanita muscaria is not a death cap in disguise. It contains no amatoxins (the real killers). The main actives — ibotenic acid and muscimol — can cause intense effects, but fatal cases are extraordinarily rare and nearly always involve huge, improperly prepared amounts. It’s psychoactive, not poisonous in the classical sense.

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MYTH #2: “It’s basically the Mario mushroom.”
Verdict: Half True, Half Goofy.

Yes, the visuals inspired Mario’s power-up — that’s the truth. But no, you won’t suddenly double in size or bop bricks with your head. The only thing growing is your awareness (and possibly your appreciation for good decarb technique – like Slurry).

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MYTH #3: “If it doesn’t make you trip, it’s fake.”
Verdict: Busted.

Muscimol is subtle. For some, it’s grounding, sedating, dreamy; for others, euphoric or body-light. No two nervous systems are the same. Amanita works more like a mirror than a megaphone — it reflects you, not a cinematic hallucination reel.

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MYTH #4: “Pantherina is evil twin energy.”
Verdict: Myth with a twist.

Pantherina is stronger, yes — higher muscimol, lower ibotenic acid — but it’s not “evil.” It just plays in a different octave. Muscaria and Regalis are the choir; Pantherina is the soloist with range and a little attitude.

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MYTH #5: “You can’t mix science and spirit.”
Verdict: Comically Busted.

That’s like saying you can’t mix water and tea leaves. Amanita’s whole mystery is where chemistry meets consciousness — 1 part molecular alchemy, 1 part metaphysical feedback loop, shaken not stirred.

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MYTH #6: “Real shamans eat them raw.”
Verdict: Mostly Myth.

Traditional use varies, but most indigenous groups prepared them — drying, fermenting, or decarbing to transform ibotenic acid into muscimol. Raw Amanita is like unroasted coffee beans: possible, but not enjoyable.

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So there you have it — six myths dismantled, one mushroom redeemed, and zero elves harmed in the making of this post.

Amanita muscaria, regalis, and pantherina aren’t party drugs or death traps — They are ancient, complex, and deserving of both respect and curiosity.

Check out our YOUTUBE channel where we come alive with educating you to Awaken to your Roots.

Amanita Practical Guide

If you’re new here, welcome. This is your How to use Amanita: Practical Guide, and I’ll keep it as simple as possible.

When I think of Amanita, I like to smile and say: “I’m-a-need-a…” Because that’s what this mushroom points to. I’m-a-need-a calmer mind. Or if you’re like my husband, I’m-a-need-a better night’s sleep. If you have been on the healing journey for a while but are still seeking you could say, I’m-a-need-a reset.

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What Amanita Does

Amanita is not about tripping or escaping. It’s a biochemical tool that works on your central nervous system (CNS):

• It quiets the mind.
• It helps the body release built-up tension.
• It shifts scattered energy into steadier rhythms.
• It supports balance when hormones or neurotransmitters are out of sync.

In plain words: Amanita helps you become more aware of yourself and how your body is really doing.

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The Three Amanitas We Work With

1. Muscaria (Red with White Spots)

• The one most people recognize.
• Gentle to moderate in effect.
• Often chosen first for easing stress, improving sleep, and light reset.

2. Regalis (Golden-Brown Cap)

• Less known, but deeply respected.
• Balanced and steady; sits between Muscaria and Pantherina.
• Helpful for mood support, grounding, and clarity.

3. Pantherina (Brown Cap with White Spots)

• The strongest of the three.
• Works more potently on the CNS.
• Best suited for those who already have experience or feel ready for deeper intensity.

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Clearing Up the Fear

Amanita is not psilocybin. They are completely different mushrooms.

• Psilocybin affects serotonin and is known for psychedelic visuals.
• Amanita acts on the GABA system — the part of the brain and body responsible for calm, sleep, and regulation.

So instead of a psychedelic trip, Amanita feels more like a nervous system reset: body tension lowers, the mind softens, and balance starts to return.

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How to Work With Amanita

• Choose your strength: Muscaria (gentle), Regalis (balanced), Pantherina (strong).
• Start where you are: lighter first if you’re unsure.
• Pay attention: notice how your body and mood shift over time.
• Hold gratitude: for the awareness it gives, and for your body as a vessel capable of change.

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Practical tips on how to use Amanita

Amanita isn’t magic and it isn’t myth. It’s a biochemical tool that helps calm the nervous system, restore balance, and bring you back to yourself.

So next time you hear the word Amanita, think:
“I’m-a-need-a…” balance, calm, and a new level of awareness.

We’ve talked about some of the science and the practical theory behind working with Amanita. But along this journey, I’ve also found that the right tools can make everything smoother, safer, and more consistent. Here are a few that I personally use and recommend when preparing Amanita:

When preparing Amanita, I like to keep things simple and consistent.

A compact digital gram scale is essential so you’re never guessing. (Great cooking tool!)

I use pure food-grade citric acid to adjust pH during preparation. (my son thinks its a yummy additive in bubbly water)

For portioning, freezer-safe silicone trays are invaluable for keeping servings consistent. (so many uses for this!)

Either method works fine—what matters most is consistency.

I usually pour my prepared Amanita into a glass mason jar and refrigerate it, then pour directly from the jar into . I keep it in the fridge and use them within the week.

To stay consistent, I always measure with the same stainless steel cup so I’m not guessing each time.

For trays, these 1.7 oz Firgi leak-proof silicone trays are a great choice, and these slightly larger silicone freezer trays work just as well—it just depends on what size you prefer.

Another simple tool I’ve found helpful are food-grade desiccant packs. They help keep things dry and fresh if you’re storing Amanita in jars or containers. A small pack goes a long way in preventing moisture from creeping in.

I also keep a journal nearby to track timing, dosage, and reflections.

These aren’t complicated or expensive tools, but they’ve been invaluable for making the process not only reliable, but repeatable.

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Reverse tolerance with Amanita muscaria is one of the most surprising parts of the journey. Unlike substances that require increasing your dose to feel effects, Amanita often works the opposite way—where the more you work with it, the less you need.

In this post, we’ll explore what reverse tolerance means, how it shows up with muscimol and ibotenic acid, and why tuning into your body matters more than chasing effects.

Reverse Tolerance with Amanita: Why Less Feels Like More Over Time

🍄 Understanding the gentle unraveling of your nervous system

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🌿 What is Reverse Tolerance?

Reverse tolerance is a fascinating phenomenon where you need less of a substance over time to feel its effects—the opposite of what happens with most substances.

With Amanita (like muscaria, regalis, and pantherina), many users find that as their body learns to interact with muscimol—the primary active compound—smaller amounts feel deeper, more pronounced, and more energetically aligned.

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🔄 Why Does This Happen with Amanita?

The science points to GABA-A receptor modulation. Muscimol acts as a GABA agonist, calming the central nervous system. Over time, your body sensitizes to this calming effect, especially if you’ve lived in a hypervigilant or fight-or-flight state.

But it’s not just chemistry.

It’s also your nervous system finally trusting the stillness.
The more often you enter that state, the more easily your body returns to it.

This is the magic of entrainment—your system learning a new rhythm.

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✨ Personal Reflection: “I Didn’t Feel Anything”

The first time I worked with Amanita, I almost dismissed it.
I was expecting fireworks, colors, movement… but what I got was silence.

And at first, that felt like nothing.
But the more I sat with it, the more I realized—that silence was the medicine.
My body, for once, wasn’t bracing. My mind wasn’t spiraling.
And that calm… was so unfamiliar, I didn’t even know it was working.

Weeks later, I needed less. I wanted less.
Because the portal had opened.
My system remembered.

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⚠️ Caution: Don’t Chase the Feeling

Reverse tolerance only works if you don’t override it.

If you keep increasing your dose to “feel something,” you may miss the beauty of subtlety.
You’re not supposed to need more. You’re supposed to feel more with less.

Stay with it.

Let the quiet unravel you. Let the medicine whisper.

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🔍 Signs It’s Working (Even If You Think It’s Not)

• You feel calmer during moments that used to activate you
• You sleep more deeply
• You respond instead of reacting
• Your thoughts have more space between them
• Your breath slows without you trying
• You feel safe in your own body—maybe for the first time

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🌱 Next Steps: Let It Unfold

If you’ve just begun working with Amanita and feel like it’s “not working,” that may be your greatest sign it actually is.
Your job is to stay consistent.

👉 Start small
👉 Stay with the same dose for at least a week
👉 Journal your shifts
👉 Don’t expect a “trip”—expect a return

A return to self.
To stillness.
To your natural rhythm.

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Stay curious. Stay grounded.
And always—Think Beyond.

🌀 With love,
Marlucia1. What Is Reverse Tolerance?

Let’s talk about my experience with higher doses of Amanita. Specifically, Pantherina Vs Regalis.

I personally find myself gravitating toward the pantherinoid group rather than the muscarioid group.

Now, while regalis is an incredibly beautiful and powerful mushroom, it does fall under the muscarioid category. Because of that, it naturally carries higher concentrations of muscarine.

At lower doses, that isn’t usually a problem. Once the dose is pushed higher, I begin experiencing very noticeable muscarinic effects.

For me that shows up as profuse sweating and excessive salivation, which can quickly become uncomfortable and distracting.

For that reason, when I’m looking to go deeper with Amanita, I choose pantherina as my preferred ally.

That being said, even with pantherina, I approach with great caution. This is not a mushroom to take lightly. While it can open remarkable doors, too much Amanita is never enjoyable.

The experience demands respect, and overindulgence comes with consequences.

If you ignore that and push too far, Amanita has a way of “slapping you back,” and it can be a very harsh and humbling lesson.

So in short, while regalis and pantherina are my two favorites, when it comes to higher-dose journeys, pantherina is the tool I trust. But always with reverence, always with restraint, and always remembering that Amanita is a teacher best approached with respect rather than excess.

I hope that gave you some insight on Pantherina vs. Regalis and my experience with higher doses of Amanita. Out of all the varieties, those two are my personal favorites to work with.

🍄 The 4 levels of Amanita activation go beyond the mind—they include the brain, body, immune system, and consciousness. Amanita muscaria, when prepared correctly, works on multiple layers at once: calming the nervous system through GABA receptors, relaxing the body, supporting immunity with polysaccharides and beta-glucans, and opening pathways of dreamlike awareness. This is why the mushroom has been both revered and misunderstood for centuries.

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🧠 1. Brain & Nervous System

At the neurological level, Amanita’s key compound muscimol binds directly to GABA_A receptors. These are the calming switches of the brain, responsible for reducing overstimulation and supporting deep rest. The result is a state that feels less like a psychedelic “trip” and more like a dream woven into waking life.

When ibotenic acid isn’t fully converted, it interacts with NMDA/glutamate receptors—which can feel jittery or overstimulating. This is why careful preparation (like full slurry decarb) is essential: it shifts the mushroom from excitatory to calming.

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💪 2. Body & Muscles

GABA receptors don’t just live in the brain—they also regulate motor neurons. Muscimol’s activation often brings a muscle-relaxing, body-heavy effect, sometimes experienced as wobbliness or dream-walking. Many describe it as their nervous system “powering down,” letting the body rest and reset.

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🛡️ 3. Immune & Inflammation

Amanita’s story isn’t only chemical—it’s also nutritional. Like other fungi, Amanita contains polysaccharides and beta-glucans, compounds known to support immune balance and resilience.

Traditional Siberian practices included topical Amanita salves for arthritis and inflammation. Modern studies are exploring muscimol’s potential to reduce neuroinflammation, suggesting that Amanita’s immune activity is both ancient and scientifically relevant.

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🌌 4. Consciousness & Psyche

Perhaps the most mysterious layer of activation: consciousness itself. Amanita doesn’t just sedate; it reshapes awareness. Many experience it as a quieting of the everyday mind, allowing the subconscious and dream-logic to surface. It invites a state of lucid reflection, where symbolic and visionary experiences can feel more vivid than waking reality.

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✨ The Takeaway

Amanita’s activation isn’t one-dimensional. It’s a multi-layered shift:

• Brain: calming the noise
• Body: releasing tension
• Immune: balancing through beta-glucans and anti-inflammatory action
• Consciousness: awakening the dreamer within

⚖️ These shifts depend greatly on dosage. A microdose may feel grounding or restful, while larger doses move deeper into dream-states, muscle relaxation, or visionary realms.

✨ Curious how these 4 levels of activation shift with dose?
The effects of Amanita depend heavily on how much you take—ranging from subtle nervous system support to deep dreamlike states. To see how each activation layer (brain, body, immune, consciousness) changes across micro, medium, and higher doses, scroll to the bottom for our dosing chart.

This holistic activation may explain why Amanita has been both feared and revered. It’s not a quick fix or a band-aid—it’s an invitation to step into deeper alignment with yourself.

🍄 What does Amanita muscaria really feel like, and how is it different from the “magic mushrooms” people talk about?
This is the number one question people ask when they first hear about Amanita. Curiosity, caution, and confusion often come together. Some imagine a psychedelic trip full of visuals. Others fear toxicity. The truth is simpler, gentler, and a lot more interesting.

Before you dismiss this…
I want to invite you to share your Amanita story.
How has it touched your life? Why did you choose it? What has it opened for you?

You can reply to this email or even join me on a Zoom recording to share your experience with the community. With your permission, we’ll publish it on our social platforms so others can see the real gift Amanita offers through lived stories like yours.

Because Amanita isn’t just a mushroom. It’s a gift transforming our lives, with peace, rest, and so much more— and when we share it, we pass that gift forward.

Lets Continue..

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The Common Misunderstanding

When most people hear the word “mushroom,” they immediately think of magic mushrooms — the psilocybin kind. Those are known for producing hallucinations, visuals, and shifts in perception.

But Amanita muscaria is not psilocybin.
It has its own chemistry, its own history, and its own way of working with the human body and mind.

Instead of psilocybin, Amanita carries two compounds: ibotenic acid and muscimol. Through traditional preparation, ibotenic acid transforms into muscimol — a compound that interacts with the brain’s GABA system, which is our natural calming, inhibitory pathway.

That’s why the experience is not about tripping. It’s about softening.

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So, What Does Amanita Actually Feel Like?

Describing the experience of Amanita is a little like describing a dream — words only capture fragments. But here are some common themes people report:

• Calming: The nervous system slows down. Muscles unclench. It feels like the body exhales.
• Grounding: A sense of heaviness, but in a comforting way — like being held closer to the earth.
• Dream-like: Thoughts blur at the edges, imagination expands, and waking life feels closer to a lucid dream.
• Reflective: Emotions or memories may surface, not as a rush but as gentle invitations to process or release.
• Sleep-shifting: Many notice changes in dream recall or the depth of rest.

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My Experience: An Awareness Mushroom 🌿

For me, Amanita is an Awareness Mushroom.
It wakes me up to things in my life that I’m not happy with. I’m not mad about them either — I just become aware. Not complacent, but understanding. I begin to access my subconscious mind, where I naturally become more humble.

When I soften, I can enjoy life without fear, anxiety, or overwhelming energy. That’s the gift: softness. And what’s amazing is that this comes from just a mushroom. Something that grows from the earth.

I don’t use synthetics — I prefer the real deal, straight from the forests to my door. I love when Amanita calls to people. We found it in abundance in Oregon, and I’ve seen it up close in New York. From West to East, this mushroom shows itself.

I enjoy it in many forms, but I work most with the panther slurry. It’s convenient, fully prepared, and ready to use. I can add it to soup or a drink, or take it straight. Anywhere between 25–150 ml feels right, sometimes more — but that’s for an experienced-user conversation. Macros are no joke.

Do I recommend it? Only if asked. This path is personal. I’ve seen misunderstandings create friction, so now I emphasize self-responsibility over prescriptions.

For some people, Amanita feels like “nothing.” That doesn’t surprise me. Nothing can be misunderstood — but nothingness, softness, quiet… these are states we don’t often value, even though they hold the seeds of awareness.

That’s where humility grows. In the quiet, the chatter of the world stops. You drop into presence. You feel bold and courageous because your nervous system finally allows you to be. Fear dissolves.

For me:

• A microdose of slurry brings calm, focus, and creative energy.
• A microdose of 35% decarbed Amanita (capsule or shake) can feel similar.
• Larger amounts bring more energy — and as the dose grows, it can tip into overwhelming territory: twitching, loops in time, distortion, astral projection. These spaces can be profound, but they’re not easy to navigate.

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How It Differs From Magic Mushrooms

• Different compounds: Amanita has muscimol, not psilocybin.
• Different effects: It’s more about calm, grounding, and dreams — not colorful hallucinations.
• Different traditions: Siberian shamans, Nordic myths, and European folklore placed Amanita in ritual and spiritual contexts, not recreational ones.

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Why Preparation Shapes the Experience

Raw Amanita can be harsh because of its ibotenic acid content. Traditional methods — heating, acidifying, drying — transform that chemistry.

Think of it like cooking beans or potatoes: raw, they’re hard to digest. Cooked, they nourish.
With Amanita, preparation shifts the experience from jagged to gentle.

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The Takeaway: A Quiet Teacher

So, what does Amanita muscaria really feel like?

For me, it’s awareness. It’s presence. It’s a teacher that softens me enough to love life more deeply, and boldly live in truth.

It won’t always feel like fireworks. Sometimes it feels like silence. Sometimes it feels like humility. But that, too, is medicine.

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For the Seasoned Seekers 🌌

Already walking with Amanita and curious about going deeper?
I’d love to hear from you.

✨ Share your story with me:

• How has Amanita shown up in your life?
• How do you use it, and what benefits have you noticed?
• Why did you choose to work with it — and how did it first call to you?

You can reply by email and let me know. Your voice helps build a circle of wisdom for others walking this path.

And for those who feel called, I’m opening space for Zoom conversations.
Together we can record your story — how Amanita has touched your life — and share it (with your permission) on our social channels so more people can hear the real experiences behind this mushroom.

Thank you for choosing to support our Seasoned Foragers. Every cap that’s collected, sorted, dried, and prepared is handled with care so you can continue your journey with these tools. Your trust makes that work meaningful.

Because Amanita isn’t just a mushroom. It’s a gift. And when we share our stories, we pass that gift forward.

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✨ Think Beyond.

🍄 How to Talk to Family About Amanita (Without Freaking Them Out).
So you’ve found Amanita. Maybe it’s helped you sleep, maybe it’s taught you presence, maybe it’s simply cracked open a door you didn’t know was there. But then comes the hard part — talking about it with the people who love you most.

If your family hears the word mushroom and immediately thinks drugs, poison, or danger, you’re not alone. The truth is: Amanita has been misunderstood for centuries, and the conversation doesn’t have to end in a fight or in silence.

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Start With What They Care About

Family usually wants to know three things:

1. Will this hurt you?
2. Is it legal?
3. Why are you doing this?

You don’t need to overwhelm them with scientific studies. Instead, keep it clear: Amanita is not psilocybin. It’s legal in most places. And when it’s prepared with care, the harsher compounds are transformed, making the experience more gentle and supportive than people expect. That’s a big shift in how the story lands.

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Use Familiar Language

If your aunt drinks chamomile tea to relax, or your mom swears by lavender oil, you already have a bridge. Frame Amanita like that: a plant ally, a natural tool humans have worked with for thousands of years.

Instead of saying “I’m experimenting with psychoactive fungi,” you can say:
“I’m working with a mushroom that helps me feel calm and connected. It’s legal, and when handled traditionally, it becomes something supportive for the body and mind.”

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Share Your Story, Not a Sales Pitch

People can argue with opinions, but it’s hard to argue with your lived experience.
Maybe you finally slept through the night. Maybe you felt your anxiety soften. Maybe you simply felt curious and listened to that call.

Keep it about you, not about what they should do. Families hear the difference.

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Address Concerns with Compassion

When someone says: “But isn’t it poisonous?”
You can respond: “Raw Amanita can be harsh, yes. But the way I’m working with it uses a traditional process that changes those compounds into something much gentler.”

When someone says: “So… drugs?”
You can clarify: “No — this isn’t what people call ‘magic mushrooms.’ Amanita has its own chemistry. Instead of being hallucinogenic, it feels more like a calming, reflective mushroom.”

Or if they say Oh yea the Trippy Mushroom

You can clarify: “This isn’t psilocybin. Different chemistry, different outcomes. It’s more of a calming mushroom than a psychedelic trip.”

Meeting fear with patience disarms the resistance.

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Practical Tips

• Choose a calm moment — not a holiday dinner table showdown.
• Keep it short. One or two sentences lands better than a lecture.
• Share a simple article or resource if they’re curious (not a 30-page paper).
• Remember: you’re not responsible for convincing them. You’re responsible for sharing your truth.

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Closing

Talking to family about Amanita isn’t about changing their beliefs. It’s about letting them understand you.

You can thank them for caring enough to worry. You can honor their fears without making them your own. And you can stand in your truth — that this mushroom has something real to offer, and you’re choosing to walk with it intentionally.

Because at the end of the day, family love isn’t about agreeing on everything. It’s about being seen. And sometimes, explaining Amanita gently is less about the mushroom — and more about helping your family see you.

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The Psychology of the Blood Moon 🌑➡️🌕

Scientists will tell you the red glow is simply sunlight bending through Earth’s atmosphere. Psychologists have long noted that collective events—where millions of people look up at the same sky—shift us. The Blood Moon magnifies awareness. Its red glow signals danger to our ancient brain, yet inspires awe to our higher mind. That mix of fear and wonder is why people feel restless, energized, or emotional during an eclipse.

The lesson? The Blood Moon shows us shadow and light can exist together. Fear doesn’t need to paralyze—it can invite change. And awe doesn’t just pass by—it can fuel transformation.

Tonight, use that awareness. Choose release. Choose rise.

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🍄 Many are curious about the “raw” Amanita experience, but it’s time to clarify what ibotenic acid actually does—and why most of us choose to decarb it.

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If you’ve seen YouTubers chewing raw Amanita caps, you may have wondered:
Is that safe? Is it effective? Why does anyone do that?

Let’s break it all down—what ibotenic acid is, how it works, and why properly converting it to muscimol is often the goal, not the exception.

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🔥 Ibotenic Acid vs Muscimol: Why It Matters

Ibotenic acid is the primary compound found in fresh or dried Amanita muscaria.
It’s known for:

• Nausea or stomach discomfort (aka “body load”)
• Overstimulation or restlessness
• Disassociation or intense dreamlike visuals
• In rare cases: vomiting or confusion

✨ However, when ibotenic acid is decarboxylated, it converts to muscimol—the more stable, calming, and desirable compound.

Muscimol supports:

• CNS (central nervous system) regulation
• Gentle sedation and sleep
• Emotional reset and stillness
• Somatic awareness and intuitive perception

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🧪 What the Science Says

Studies show that fully decarbing Amanita means reducing ibotenic acid as much as possible—either by slow drying, simmering, or slurry conversion.

Japanese patents have even explored Amanita’s umami properties in food, but this involved eliminating psychoactive components—not consuming them raw.

A well-known decarb study used this chart to show how different heat, time, and pH levels affect the conversion of ibotenic acid → muscimol.
🔗 Link to graph
This research supports our process of using 3 hours at 190°F with a pH of ~2.8 for complete conversion in our Slurry.

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🍄 Muscarioid vs Pantherinoid Chemistry

Muscarioids (e.g., A. muscaria, A. regalis):

• Higher ibotenic acid content
• Require decarb to avoid nausea or overstimulation
• Often used as microdose or tea after proper prep

Pantherinoids (e.g., A. pantherina)

• Lower ibotenic acid but naturally higher muscimol
• Stronger, more sedative, but much more potent
• Not ideal for beginners—small amounts can overwhelm

Why this matters:
Just because pantherina has less ibotenic acid doesn’t make it “safer.”
It’s actually more potent and less forgiving. Always start low, and understand the difference in chemistry.

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✅ Product Types We Offer

1. Fully Decarbed Slurry
   • A ready-to-go option with no prep needed. Best for beginners, those short on time, or anyone seeking consistent results.
   Great for: CNS support, deep rest, calming the mind, and accessing intuitive insight.
2. Microcapsules
   • Dried muscaria, pantherina, or regalis, ~35% decarbed
   • Convenient for gentle daily microdosing
3. Dried Amanita Specimens
   • Whole intact buttons, open hats, or pieces
   • Bulk discounts available, no wholesale account needed
   • Ideal for DIY tea, simmer extractions, or spiritual ritual

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🚫 A Final Word on Raw Consumption

While some online content glamorizes the “raw” experience, we don’t recommend it.
Why?

• The effects are inconsistent
• The body load can be uncomfortable
• And raw ingestion misses the potential beauty of muscimol’s clarity

Instead of chasing a chaotic high, choose a calculated conversion that helps your system truly benefit.

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Mixing Amanita with Other Substances: Insights from Science, Herbalism, Seasoned Psychonauts, and Spiritual Practioners. What You Need to Know Before You Try It

Don’t want to read this long article? Watch it on our YouTube Channel. Otherwise, enjoy.

One of the most common questions in Amanita forums is: “Can I mix it with other things?”
The answer is layered.

From a scientific standpoint, Amanita muscaria, regalis, and pantherina act as GABAergic CNS depressants via muscimol.

From an experiential standpoint, spiritual seekers, herbalists, and psychonauts report unique synergies—some supportive, some destabilizing. Let’s break it down.

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⏳ First, A Reminder on Onset

Unlike psilocybin or cannabis, Amanita is slow acting.

• On an empty stomach or with a healthy gut, onset may come in as little as 30 minutes.
• For those with gut sluggishness, digestive issues, or after a heavy meal, onset may delay 2+ hours.
• This is critical when mixing—many people combine too early, assuming nothing is happening, and then find themselves overwhelmed when Amanita finally activates.

Patience is part of the medicine.

Amanita is not in a rush. Its spirit works like the moon—slowly waxing into presence. Delayed onset can be frustrating for the mind, but spiritually it’s an invitation to surrender control and trust timing. When you sit in patience, you align with Amanita’s rhythm: not forcing but receiving.

Take this time as an opportunity to journal or reflect.

How long is the onset taking?

Am I entuned with my body enough to recognize shifts and changes?

Do I need to work on my digestive/ gut health?

💡 Want a deeper dive into why digestion, gut health, and fasting matter? Read our post on Amanita & the Gut: Why Diarrhea Happens

🌿 Mixing Amanita with Cannabis

• Community Reports: Experiences vary widely. Cannabis often dampens Amanita’s dream state. Some say it makes visions vanish, while others report it amplifies dissociation and body load.
• Synergy: A small amount taken later in the Amanita session may soften the body and help release tension, but starting both together tends to fragment the experience.
• Science Lens: THC increases dopamine and can overstimulate CB1 receptors, while muscimol enhances GABA-A activity. Together, they can pull you in opposite directions—dream suppression vs dream enhancement.

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🍫 Mixing Amanita with Cacao

• Herbalist View: This is a heart-opening, circulation-enhancing ally. Cacao increases blood flow and adds warmth to Amanita’s cool, lunar energy.
• Best Use: Ceremonial settings, meditation, or creative work. Many practitioners note this duo helps integrate insights gently without overwhelming the nervous system.

✨ See our ceremony write-up: Cacao Ceremony & Amanita — how these two medicines weave heart and dream together.

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🍷 Mixing Amanita with Alcohol

• Why It’s Strongly Discouraged: Both alcohol and Amanita are CNS depressants. Together, they can induce blackouts, severe disorientation, nausea, and dangerous dissociation.
• Community Consensus: Nearly every experienced psychonaut agrees: skip this combination. It reduces clarity and can create risky physical scenarios (falls, memory gaps).
• Spiritual Lens: Alcohol is often called a “spirit thief” in esoteric traditions—it blurs the astral body, leaving gaps where clarity should be. Amanita, on the other hand, heightens awareness of subtle realms and strengthens dream-body coherence. Together, they create chaos: the mushroom tries to build, while alcohol unravels. From a spiritual view, this mix scatters energy and attracts parasitic forces. This is why almost every tradition discourages it.

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🌌Mixing Amanita with Psychedelics (Psilocybin, LSD, DMT, etc.)

• Experiential Insights: Many report that Amanita smooths the vibrational rise of classical psychedelics, allowing the body to stay calm while consciousness expands.
• Metaphor Used by Psychonauts: Amanita acts like a “brave anchor,” grounding the storm of psilocybin while supporting courage to face shadow material.
• Science Lens: While muscimol is GABAergic (inhibitory), psilocybin and LSD act on serotonin (5-HT2A agonists). This creates a unique push-pull: sedative grounding + psychedelic stimulation. The result can feel synergistic but requires careful respect.

🧘‍♀️Further Reading:
Explore these differences more in depth with:

• What Makes Amanita Different from Psychedelics?
• Micros vs. Macros: Understanding the Difference Between Psilocybin and Amanita

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🌸 Mixing Amanita with Other Herbs

• Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea): Often paired for dream enhancement and deeper relaxation. Together, they can amplify oneiric (dreamlike) qualities and support sleep states.
• Lion’s Mane: Popular in microdosing protocols. Lion’s Mane supports nerve growth factor (NGF) while Amanita modulates GABA. Many believe they work synergistically for long-term brain and nervous system support.
• Kava/Kratom: Reported but not widely recommended. Kava (another GABAergic) risks compounding sedation; kratom complicates receptor interplay.

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🌙 Why Mixing Isn’t Always the Answer

Amanita alone is already a multifaceted entheogen: grounding, visionary, calming, and disorienting. Mixing may mask its teachings or create unpredictable chemistry.
As one psychonaut put it:

“Amanita will show you how to walk with bravery. Adding too much else and you might miss the lesson.”

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✨ Closing Thought

If you choose to mix, do so from a place of intention, not escape. Start with Amanita alone first—understand its language. Then, if you decide to pair it, go slow, document, and let your body be your teacher.

“Want to keep exploring? Browse all of our Think Beyond Posts for more insights and practices.”

⚠️ Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Amanita is not FDA-approved for consumption, and nothing here is medical advice.

A Simple Amanita Soup that packs a powerful Immune Boom & Gut Health

One of my clients recently shared they had been struggling to take their Amanita slurry as a shot or sweetened tea. It didn’t feel right. But once they realized it was perfectly acceptable to use it as a broth, everything changed. Reverence kicked in. Suddenly, it made complete sense—especially when paired with other mushrooms or herbal allies.

I shared how I’ve done the same, without hesitation. In fact, some chefs in Japan already use Amanita muscaria as a flavor enhancer. I’ve personally added slurry to soups and found it to be the most intuitive, body-aligned option—especially for those who want nourishment without forcing anything.

Sure, I’ve baked cookies with dried Regalis, and one adventurous friend even made Amanita ice cream. But as a warm, soothing broth, Amanita shines. It’s comforting, grounding, and offers a gentle shift that feels like a full-body exhale.

Now I combine my grandmother’s immune-boom broth with Amanita for the ultimate healing ally—rooted in tradition and elevated with intention.

A Respiratory & Immune Powerhouse

This sacred soup has soothed sore throats, broken fevers, and brought comfort for generations in my family.
And with the addition of Amanita—it becomes a powerful CNS + immune ally.

This isn’t a “nice flavor” broth. It’s potent.
And it works.

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🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 whole onion, quartered (keep intact)
• 1 full head of garlic, smashed
• 1–2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1-inch slice of fresh ginger
• 1 lemon, halved and squeezed (then toss whole halves in)
• Water to cover (approx. 4–6 cups)
• Optional: handful of mint (especially for respiratory relief)

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
2. Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Cool slightly.
5. Add 1–2 Amanita Slurry Ice Cubes while cooling to blend in the muscimol-rich benefits.
6. Inhale the steam under a towel (optional) for sinus support.
7. Sip warm, slowly, and repeat every 4–8 hours as needed.

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🧄 Why Grandma’s Immune Boom Soup Works

This broth isn’t just comforting—it’s a biochemical powerhouse. Here’s how the ingredients function:

• Whole Onion (quartered but intact): Onions are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid known for anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antihistamine effects. Keeping it intact allows slow release of sulfur compounds like allicin, which support immune function.
• Garlic (smashed, whole head): Crushing garlic activates allicin, a natural antibiotic and antifungal compound. It can help fight colds, flu, and even respiratory infections.
• Oregano (1–2 tbsp): Contains carvacrol and thymol—compounds shown to fight bacteria and viruses. Oregano oil is also a known antimicrobial.
• Fresh Ginger (slice or two): Contains gingerol, which supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and opens circulation—helpful for when you feel clogged or heavy.
• Lemon (squeezed and added whole): Delivers vitamin C, supports detoxification, and alkalizes the body. The rind adds limonene, a compound studied for immune-boosting and anti-cancer properties.
• Optional Mint: Menthol in mint helps open airways and soothes the respiratory tract—ideal during sinus flare-ups.

This combo steams out congestion, nourishes your system, and delivers a multi-layered immune punch—enhanced when paired with Amanita.

🍄 Why Amanita Soup Works Well

After steeping in the warmth of my grandma’s immune-boosting broth—a simple yet powerful blend —I started to think about the other healing foods we often overlook.

Her soup was about resilience, passed down through instinct, not science.

But now, blending that same ancestral wisdom with living foods like raw, unpasteurized miso, I realize there’s room for both tradition and fermentation.

Miso offers a probiotic richness that nourishes the gut, while Amanita adds a grounding spirit that calms the nervous system. Together, they create something new—a sacred fusion of old-world immune support and modern energetic attunement.

🍲 Miso Soup with Amanita: A Fermented Ally for Gut & Spirit

Ingredients:

• 2 cups filtered water
• 1–2 tbsp raw, unpasteurized miso paste (white or red)
• Optional: sliced green onions, seaweed, mushrooms, tofu cubes
• 1–2 Amanita slurry ice cubes (add once soup cools slightly)

Instructions:

1. Heat filtered water in a small pot—do not boil.
2. Turn off heat once steaming hot (below 140°F is ideal).
3. Stir in miso paste until fully dissolved.
4. Add optional toppings if desired.
5. Drop in your Amanita slurry cube(s).
6. Sip slowly. Feel deeply.

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🌿 Why Miso Is So Powerful

• Raw, unpasteurized miso is a living food—rich in probiotics that support gut flora, immunity, and digestion.
• Miso has been used in Japan for centuries as a protective food, even helping mitigate radiation damage in post-WWII Hiroshima.
• The umami flavor of miso pairs beautifully with Amanita’s earthy essence—making it a delicious AND functional delivery method.

🍄 Why Miso Matters (and What Most People Get Wrong)

Not all miso is created equal. Most packets in grocery stores are pasteurized, meaning the beneficial live cultures have been destroyed.

• Choose Raw, Unpasteurized Miso: This ensures you’re getting Lactobacillus and other probiotic strains that improve gut health, immune modulation, and even mood.
• Miso is a Fermented Food: Fermentation enhances the bioavailability of nutrients, including B vitamins, zinc, copper, and manganese.
• Best Not Boiled: Adding miso to very hot soup destroys its live cultures. That’s why you add it after the soup has cooled below 115°F.

🍲 Soulful & Functional Amanita-Infused Recipes

1. Bone Broth with Slurry Drops
Simmer grass-fed beef bones or organic chicken carcass with sea salt, vinegar, garlic, and root vegetables. Add Amanita slurry once the broth has cooled below 160°F to retain potency.
→ Great for: gut lining support, deep warmth, collagen, and parasympathetic reset.

2. Coconut Curry Mushroom Stew
A warming blend of coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, and sautéed mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, regalis if desired). Stir in slurry before serving.
→ Great for: anti-inflammatory support and tastefully masking Amanita flavor.

3. Medicinal Hot Cocoa
Raw cacao, collagen, cinnamon, and maple syrup in warm (not boiling) milk. Add 1 cube of slurry for a grounding twist.
→ Great for: daily joy + microdose delivery.

4. Congee (Healing Rice Porridge)
Slow-cooked rice in water or broth until soupy. Add miso, Amanita slurry, and your toppings of choice (green onions, seaweed, sesame oil).
→ Great for: gut healing, low-appetite days, and subtle CNS support.

5. Herbal Slurry Smoothie
Use coconut water, cucumber, mint, and pineapple. Blend with Amanita shake powder or crushed caps if fully converted.
→ Great for: energizing mornings and cooling inflammation.

6. Mushroom-Infused Ramen
Use grandma’s broth or bone broth as base. Add soba noodles, steamed veggies, soft-boiled egg, and a slurry cube.
→ Great for: comfort, digestion, and sacred nourishment.

7. Fermented Veggie Bowls
Pair raw fermented veggies (sauerkraut, kimchi) with quinoa, sweet potatoes, and a drizzle of tahini. Add Amanita shake over warm veg or in dressing.
→ Great for: microbiome, liver support, and mental clarity.

✨ Closing Note: Sacred Nourishment Is a Choice

The world may sell healing in bottles and boxes, but true nourishment begins when you start asking, “What does my body truly need?”

When we slow down enough to listen—whether through a steaming bowl of grandma’s broth or a quiet cup of Amanita miso—we begin to remember:
Healing is not a destination. It’s a return.

A return to intuition, to presence.
and to the sacred act of feeding the soul.

May every bite you take be a whisper from your roots,
reminding you that the most powerful medicine is often the most ancient—
shared across generations, stirred into pots, passed hand to hand,
and offered in love.

With Love. Keep Thinking Beyond!

Tired of Reading? Grab your miso soup, sit back and enjoy the Videos on YouTube.

MarLucia

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Amanita muscaria is not sold or suggested as a food. These insights are shared for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing in this post is intended to treat, diagnose, or prescribe anything. Always do your own research and consult your intuition.

This isn’t about food—it’s about vision.
It’s about seeing beyond what you’ve been told.
And remembering that ancient wisdom often lives where modern labels fear to go.

Reconnecting with Your Body Through Rooted Awareness with our Amanita Guided Meditation

Most who find their way to Amanita aren’t just curious—they’re seeking. Whether it’s rest, clarity, energy, or relief from overwhelm, there’s a longing underneath it all. A desire to feel whole again.

This is why an Amanita Guided Meditation is more than just a practice—it’s a way to remember what your body already knows.

Why Amanita? Why Now?

Amanita (specifically muscaria, regalis, and pantherina) interacts directly with your central nervous system (CNS). It doesn’t force—it invites. By calming overactive nerves and softening internal noise, Amanita can open the door to something many of us have forgotten:

👉 How to trust ourselves.
👉 How to feel again.
👉 How to listen to what’s real—inside.

Begin by Dropping In

Before you begin any Amanita journey, start by asking:
“What am I carrying in my body today?”

This isn’t about chasing visions or expecting a miracle fix. Instead, it’s about settling into your inner terrain—noticing your energy, your tension, your emotion. These are clues. Your nervous system has a language, and Amanita helps you learn how to hear it again.

Activating the Roots Within

We often talk about “grounding” like it’s a surface act—bare feet on the Earth. But true grounding is energetic.
It’s the awareness of your body’s root system:

• Where do you hold energy?
• Where do you leak it?
• What would happen if you called it all back?

Amanita, especially in low and steady doses, creates the perfect environment for this inquiry. It quiets the noise and makes space for clair-abilities—subtle senses like intuition, inner vision, and deep knowing—to reawaken.

How to create your Amanita Guided Meditation

Here’s the basic flow, but goal is to make it yours:

Take your Microcapsules or sip of Amanita Slurry and Acknowledge the time.

You will have 40-90min to be in the set and setting you have established.

Finish up all loose ends, clean your space, turn phone on do not disturb, begin setting up your ambiance- incense, diffuser, candles, whatever speaks to you for this moment.

Ideally you want a quiet place where you can sit or lie down without distractions.

It’s time to Drop into awareness of your body. I

We will use breath to anchor.

Choose what resonates with you and begin.

🎧 ✨ Woo Woo Resource: Root Chakra Guided Meditation (10 Min)

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🌀 Why This Approach Works (Energetic + Somatic View)

While chakra-based meditations are often seen as “spiritual,” they also hold immense somatic and psychophysiological value—especially when paired with breath.

Here’s why this approach helps shift your state:

• Each chakra maps to a cluster of nerves in the body. For example, the root chakra corresponds with the pelvic nerve plexus and the sacral base of the spine—activating these areas through breath and awareness increases oxygenation and body awareness.
• Guided visualizations and vocal toning stimulate the vagus nerve, aiding in regulation of heart rate, digestion, and emotional balance (key functions of the parasympathetic nervous system).
• Slow, rhythmic breathing with visualization lowers cortisol and supports alpha brainwave states, associated with calm, creative insight, and neuroplasticity.
• Feeling energy in the body (even subtly) brings you back to the present moment—a practice shown in mindfulness research to reduce anxiety, enhance clarity, and support emotional resilience.

Whether or not you “believe” in the chakras, the felt sense of energy moving through the body becomes a doorway to safety, stillness, and reconnection with self.

🎧🔬 Science‑Based Breathwork for Grounding

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“If you don’t resonate with chakra language or energy frameworks, try this secular breathwork session by Deb Dana. It’s a compassionate, science‑based approach to grounding and settling the nervous system—perfect pairing for your Amanita journey.”

🧠 Why This Approach Works

Studies show that intentional, guided breathwork can:

• Increase cerebral oxygenation and blood flow
• Reduce sympathetic arousal and stress VogueNature
• Support calm, presence, and reset—especially when practiced consistently and mindfully

Unlike fast or intense techniques, guided slow breath exercises like this are shown to be more effective for stress reduction when practiced for at least 5 minutes and supported with clear instruction pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpositivepsychology.com.

🌬 A Note from My Own Experience

The other day, while sitting with Amanita, this entire post began writing itself through me.

I was in the stillness. And for a moment, I thought, “I feel nothing.”
But then it hit me—peace feels like nothing only when we’ve been used to noise.

When your CNS finally stops racing, you’re not going to feel a rush of fireworks.
You’re going to feel… quiet. Ease. Spaciousness.
It’s subtle—because it’s so loud compared to the chaos we normalize.

We often expect Amanita to create some altered, energetic experience. And yes, at higher doses, it absolutely can.
But when taken with intention—for nervous system regulation or deeper rest—the beauty is in the calm. In the clarity.
In the truth that your healing doesn’t have to scream to be real.

Because of my own background with energy work, I’m able to sense the micro-movements in my body.
The shifts in breath, the tingles in my palms, the sudden release in my gut.
But I realize that not everyone has that framework yet.
Which is why I shared a meditation above—to help guide you back to that inner knowing.

Amanita gives you the space to tune in.
Pause, observe, and feel.
To go deep—not with force—but with reverence.
To access the parts of yourself that are waiting to be heard.

That’s the work. That’s the magic.
And if you’re here, it’s because something inside you is already listening.

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With stillness and love,
Marlucia