More Than a Training

There is growing interest in psychedelic-assisted healing, yet learning to facilitate transformational experiences requires far more than knowledge alone.

At Mystic Retreats, we believe this work is learned through relationship, experience and practice.

Holding space is an art.

It asks us to cultivate presence, humility, discernment and the capacity to remain grounded while accompanying others through moments of profound vulnerability and transformation.

Our apprenticeship exists where grounded therapeutic practice meets the mystic realms.

Drawing from psychology, trauma-informed practice, nervous system awareness, ritual, energy work and years of hands-on facilitation, we invite you into a living learning environment where theory becomes embodied experience.

Rather than simply teaching techniques, we support you in developing your own way of holding space—with integrity, authenticity and deep respect for the mystery of the healing process.

How the Apprenticeship Unfolds

Rather than following a traditional curriculum, this apprenticeship is built around direct experience, reflection and mentorship.

It offers a balance of personal practice, group learning and immersion in a real retreat environment, allowing you to deepen both your own journey and your capacity to hold others.

The apprenticeship includes:

• Two online cohort calls exploring facilitation, ethics, case studies and the realities of holding transformational spaces.

• A small group learning environment where questions, reflection and shared experiences become part of the learning.

• A four-day immersive retreat, where you'll experience one psilocybin ceremony as a participant and assist in holding another alongside our facilitation team.

• Optional one-to-one mentoring and ceremony work for those wishing to deepen their process and receive more personalised guidance.

Rather than offering all the answers, we invite you into an ongoing inquiry—learning through observation, experience, reflection and relationship with experienced facilitators and your fellow apprentices.

Who Is This For?

This apprenticeship may be for you if you...

• Feel called to support others through transformational and psychedelic experiences.

• Are a therapist, coach, facilitator or healthcare professional looking to deepen your practice.

• Already hold space for others and recognise the importance of continuing your own personal work.

• Feel drawn to an approach that integrates grounded therapeutic practice with the mystic realms.

• Value learning through direct experience, mentorship and community rather than theory alone.

• Wish to deepen your understanding of ethics, presence and the subtle art of facilitation.

• Are curious about this path, even if you're only beginning to explore it.

No previous experience facilitating psychedelic retreats is required. What matters most is curiosity, humility and a genuine commitment to your own growth.

To protect the integrity of the group and ensure the apprenticeship is the right fit for everyone involved, all applications are carefully reviewed through our screening process before a place is offered.

What You'll Receive

• Four-day immersive apprenticeship retreat.

• One online cohort call before the retreat.

• One online cohort integration call after the retreat.

• Experience one psilocybin ceremony as a participant.

• Assist in holding one ceremony alongside our facilitation team.

• Group mentoring throughout the programme.

• Optional one-to-one mentoring and ceremony work.

• Ongoing connection with a growing community of fellow apprentices.