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A 6-month experiential and educational program featuring a psilocybin assisted retreat for self-discovery and supervised practice, starting in October 2025.
Somatic, Trauma-Informed,
and Creative Approach
Immersive 6-day Retreat
in the Netherlands
Preparation &
Integration
Certificate of Completion (100+ contact hours)
Live Online & Self-
Directed Learning
6-Month
Experiential Program
Over six months and an immersive in-person retreat, you’ll explore the art of holding space through a lens that is somatic, creative, trauma-informed, and socially aware. Our approach recognizes that healing doesn’t happen in isolation – it is relational, shaped by culture, history, and systemic realities.
Through movement, embodiment, voice, breath, and deep connection with nature, you’ll gain hands-on experience in psychedelic processes and supervised spaceholding. Live online workshops, mentored peer groups, and additional resources deepen your learning, grounding it in reciprocity, ethical integrity, and compassionate care for both individuals and the collective.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation in integrative approaches to psychedelic care, understanding the full arc from screening to integration, and cultivating essential tools and skills required to hold space.
Monthly live and interactive online workshops (3hrs)
Monthly small mentored peer group sessions (3 hrs)
Extra recorded sessions for self-learning
In-depth reading material
Self-study prompts and exercises to deepen personal journey
Complimentary material for further learning
6 Day facilitator training retreat
1 personal psychedelic experience
1 supervised spaceholding session
Preparation & integration support for personal process, including 1on1 checkins with dedicated facilitated
Educational workshops and exercises to deepen spaceholding journey
Preparation & Integration Kit to support personal journey
Rooted in psychotherapy, science, and traditional healing wisdom, this program emphasizes preparation, integration, embodiment, and creativity. Guided by experienced facilitators, you’ll practice spaceholding in a supervised setting – deepening your capacity to attune, connect, and hold space with authenticity.
Through this heart-centered, experiential approach, you’ll explore facilitation as a relational practice. You’ll learn to listen deeply – not only to individuals, but to the shared dynamics of the group – developing the sensitivity to track what is present, and respond with care. This includes attuning to the collective nervous system and recognizing and learning how to navigate with what is alive in the space.
By embodying this work, you’ll begin to understand what is truly required to support others through both challenging and rewarding experiences, with a grounded presence and recognition of our shared humanity.
This program is for those drawn to the art of spaceholding in psychedelic care. We welcome both aspiring facilitators and experienced practitioners looking to expand their skills in embodied, trauma-informed, and socially aware practice. We invite those who are committed to learning and showing up to the depth of this work with heart and integrity. A degree in a related field or experience with psychedelics is preferred, although not a prerequisite to apply.
• People interested in
psychedelic care
• Psychotherapists
• Mental health practitioners
• Integration practitioners
• Nurses
• Coaches
• Medical physicians
• Yoga practitioners
• Meditation teachers
• People interested in
harm reduction
• Social Workers
• Somatic practitioners body workers
• Alternative Medicine Professionals
• Activists and changemakers
• And those in related fields
Please note: Completing the Integrative Psychedelic Practitioner Training does not grant authorization or license you to facilitate psychedelic sessions or psychedelic therapy. What we offer are the most valuable skills our team of experts can teach on the path to working in this field. As legal landscapes shift and new frameworks emerge, staying informed about legal regulations in your area is essential. Discover more about what the completion of the training equips you with FAQs.
6 month experiential and educational program focused on embodiment, creativity, expression & mindfulness
6 day Psilocybin Retreat / In-person & live online training / 100 + contact hours / Certificate of completion
• Monthly Interactive Workshops (3 hrs): Explore somatic, creative, and trauma-informed approaches through live, guided sessions.
• Mentored Peer Group Sessions (3 hrs):Integrate learning and share experiences in small, supportive groups with personalized feedback.
• Self-Guided Materials:Recorded sessions, in-depth readings, and reflective prompts to deepen your understanding at your own pace.
• 6-Day Facilitator Training Retreat.
Available dates:
From 18/11/25 to 23/11/25
From 01/12/25 to 06/12/25
From 09/01/26 to 14/01/26
From 18/01/26 to 23/01/26
• Step into a psilocybin journey and begin practicing space-holding with thoughtful guidance. Build confidence and insight in a safe, supportive environment. Educational workshops and exercises to deepen space-holding journey Preparation & Integration Kit to support personal journey
• 1 Personal Psychedelic Experience: Guided personal psychedelic journey with preparation and integration support.
• 1 Psychedelic Space-holding Session
• Practice space-holding with a fellow trainee under the guidance of experienced facilitators.
• Conclude your training by expressing your understanding of spaceholding through a personally meaningful, creative project.
• Culminate in certification that reflects your lived experience in this role.
This module equips trainees with an understanding of how to support others during non-ordinary states with a heart-centered approach while emphasizing safety, ethics, and cultural competence. With an emphasis on self-efficacy and empowerment, the training shifts the focus from pathology to life force while providing a firm foundation in trauma-informed care, the physiological and psychological background of altered states, and ethical considerations around facilitation. Through a detailed exploration from preparation to integration, working with deep states and crises, as well as the importance of the facilitator’s personal work, trainees learn how to support the immense potential of psychedelics as well as identifying and navigating challenges within the psychedelic space.
This module invites trainees into a somatic journey, offering tools to attune to the mind, body, and spirit with profound presence. Trainees will learn to anchor themselves and others during the challenging moments that can arise and become steady conduits for psychedelic-assisted experiences. Trainees will experience how somatics, creative expression, nature connection, and mindfulness weave into holding space. Alongside this, the module continues to honor and build upon traditional healing approaches passed through generations, inviting trainees to understand practices throughout the ages.
This module explores unconventional pathways to healing and growth, inviting participants to embrace the richness of human experience with curiosity and care. Through themes such as grief, play, and the diverse expressions of being, participants will engage with practices that illuminate the interconnectedness of emotion, vitality, and creativity.
The discussion delves into how play, movement, and shared synergy—rooted in historical and contemporary practices such as pleasure activism and trance states—serve as potent catalysts for emotional and spiritual connection. By centering a compassionate and inclusive approach, this module inspires a way of living that is attuned to aliveness and the collective potential for healing.
This module equips trainees to engage with the broader societal, political, and ecological dimensions of psychedelic work. Participants will explore themes such as legalization, equity, and environmental awareness while considering how their work can inspire collective growth and contribute to a more sustainable world. By grounding facilitation practices in reciprocity, decolonization, and cultural sensitivity, this module emphasizes the interconnectedness of community, leadership, and healing.
Meet our team of specialists from around the world—psychotherapists, somatic practitioners, medical doctors, naturopaths, yoga teachers, and art therapists.
Our interdisciplinary team of trauma-informed specialists is here to support you on this in-depth journey. We come from diverse backgrounds—medical doctors, psychotherapists, somatic healers, body, voice, and movement practitioners, researchers, and artists—each offering their unique skills to help guide and nurture your experience.
Take advantage of our limited offer pricing and save 1000€.
Includes:
Full accommodation,
Meals supporting your journey with delicious, plant-based, and nutritious food.
Additional costs:
Psilocybin Truffles (2 x 2 packages) 90€
Shuttle transfer to/from retreat center (optional) 90€
Includes:
Full accommodation,
Meals supporting your journey with delicious, plant-based, and nutritious food.
Additional costs:
Psilocybin Truffles (2 x 2 packages) 90€
Shuttle transfer to/from retreat center (optional) 90€
– Review training information
– Check FAQs
– Optionally, book a discovery call
– Choose your preferred dates for retreat
Complete the application form
– Application team will review application
– Possible follow-up for extra info
– Receive confirmation
– Pay registration fee
– Payment plans available
– Receive travel information & book your travels
– Receive Training Handbook in August
– Begin training in October 2025
– Go to 1 of the available retreats running from October to November
– Receive certification after successful completion of training
Take a look at the schedule for our 6-day retreat. The schedule is tailored and refined to support your journey.
– Meeting in Amsterdam for warm welcome
– Depart to venue with shuttle
– Arrival at venue, rest and snacks
– Dinner
– Group connection activities
– Opening circle to align
– Good night
– Pre-journey Grounding Session
– Breakfast
– Individual checkins & Spaceholder prep
– Journey
– Closing Circle
– Dinner
– Gentle evening activities to unwind
– Integration Movement Session
– Breakfast
– Sharing Circle
– Interactive Lunch
– Workshop
– Individual Checkins & Spaceholder debrief
– Dinner
– Evening activities to connect
– pre-Journey Grounding Session
– Breakfast
– Individual checkin & Spaceholder prep
– Journey
– Closing circle
– Dinner
– Gentle evening activities to unwind
– Integration Movement Session
– Breakfast
– Sharing Circle
– Lunch
– Workshop
– Individual Checkins & Spaceholder debrief
– End of Retreat Celebration
– Breakfast
– Closing Circle
– Integration Talk
– Farewell gathering and return to Amsterdam
Our retreats are held at beautiful, nature-infused venues in the Dutch countryside, offering a tranquil and immersive environment. During your stay, you can enjoy all-inclusive accommodation, featuring delicious meals to nourish you throughout your journey, and a sauna to unwind.
The Kiyumi Facilitator Training stands apart through its multidisciplinary approach, blending somatic wisdom, creative and contemplative practices, and a deep commitment to authentic and heart-centered connection. Unlike programs that focus solely on theory, Kiyumi emphasizes the importance of personal experience, offering trainees an immersive journey that integrates knowledge with lived understanding. This long-term program supports growth over time, weaving diverse modalities into a cohesive framework that honors the body, mind, and spirit as essential components of facilitation.
This training is open to anyone who successfully passes the application process. While being a licensed therapist is not required, prior knowledge or experience in facilitation, somatics, or working with people is preferred. Applicants with no prior experience in these areas or with psychedelics may not be accepted, as the program builds on foundational skills. The training is designed for those ready to deepen their understanding and practice of spaceholding in a professional and embodied way.
Personal experience with psychedelics is not required to join the training, though it can be useful. The program includes an immersive retreat that offers participants the opportunity to engage with altered states in a safe and supported environment, allowing for personal exploration and a deeper understanding of the work.
We strive to accommodate participants’ needs to the best of our abilities, but accessibility may be limited by the venues we work with. If you have specific requirements, please let us know during the application process, and we will do our best to create an inclusive experience.
If you have questions or need more clarity, you can book a discovery call with one of our facilitators and the program coordinator. This is a great opportunity to explore whether the training is the right fit for you. You can schedule a call via this link, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Yes, participants must be at least 21 years old to join the training.
The program combines an interactive live online component with an immersive in-person retreat in the Netherlands, providing a holistic and deeply integrative learning experience.
Live Online Program
In-Person Retreat
This structure balances theoretical learning, personal exploration, and hands-on practice, offering a comprehensive path toward becoming a skilled facilitator.
The program is led by Kiyumi facilitators and features a diverse group of specialists chosen for their expertise in specific themes. This includes psychotherapists, psychiatrists, psychedelic integration specialists, somatic therapists, and other experienced professionals, ensuring a rich and multidisciplinary learning experience.
The weekly time commitment ranges between 1–4 hours, depending on the scheduled activities. With recorded sessions and self-study materials, you can work at your own pace. A holiday break in December is included to allow for rest and reflection.
The program consists of four groups, each with up to 20 participants, making a total of up to 80 people. This structure ensures an intimate learning experience while allowing for hands-on practice in sitting and guiding during the retreat.
Throughout the training, you will be part of a peer group consisting of 15–20 participants. This group will serve as your primary learning community, accompanying you through the program and the immersive retreat. Peer groups provide a supportive environment for in-depth exploration of various topics, exchange of experiences, and close guidance from a dedicated peer group mentor. This dynamic setting fosters personal growth and equips you to work with diverse individuals and communities in the future.
Participants are required to attend at least 80% of the peer group sessions, participate fully in the in-person retreat, and complete a final project to successfully complete the program.
Yes, we offer payment plans with monthly installments, allowing you to spread the cost of the program. Payments can be made up until 30 days before the program begins. If you cancel after the cancellation deadline and you have not paid the entire fee, your full payment still needs to be completed.
If you are paying in installments and need to cancel for any reason after the deadline, then your full payment is still due on the previously agreed-upon dates.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and bank transfers. For those on a payment plan, your monthly installments will be charged automatically.
Yes, scholarships are available through our Equity Scholarship Fund. Applicants can be considered for scholarships covering 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% of the program cost. Details on how to apply will be provided during the application process.
Yes, certificates of completion for the Kiyumi Facilitator Training are awarded once all program requirements are fulfilled, including a final assessment demonstrating readiness and professional integrity. We are also in the process of applying for further education credits and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
As psychedelics remain illegal in many parts of the world, the training does not explicitly focus on starting a psychedelic business. However, aspects of the topic are occasionally addressed within the curriculum to provide context and awareness.
While the training primarily focuses on psilocybin, the principles and practices taught are highly versatile and can be applied to working with other psychedelics. The curriculum includes foundational skills in spaceholding and integration that are relevant across different substances, and occasional discussions touch on other psychedelics. Participants often find that the knowledge and experience gained in the program enrich their ability to facilitate in diverse contexts.
The Kiyumi Facilitator Training emphasizes somatic and contemplative skills while offering an experiential learning journey. The program integrates personal exploration with the opportunity to practice spaceholding in a supervised, supportive container.
Through this program, you will:
This training blends personal experience and professional practice, preparing you to embody the skills needed for safe and impactful facilitation.
The professional opportunities for psychedelic facilitators are expanding as regulatory frameworks evolve and demand for skilled practitioners continues to grow.
Graduates of the Kiyumi Facilitator Training will gain a comprehensive foundation in relational, theoretical, and somatic skills, including how to create and hold safe, supportive containers for transformative experiences. These qualifications may open pathways to roles in a variety of positions within psychedelic organizations or other supervised opportunities in the field. This training alone does not qualify trainees to work with psychedelics and hold space.
For those already working with clients, the program’s experiential and introspective approach offers a chance to deepen self-awareness and develop an embodied, intuitive facilitation style. Graduates are prepared to bring an authentic, multi-faceted, and ethically grounded practice to their work, fostering safe and transformative spaces for others.
The Kiyumi Facilitator Training equips participants with foundational skills, self-awareness, and ethical principles essential for psychedelic facilitation. While some graduates may feel ready to begin guiding sessions or offering preparation and integration support, many benefit from additional practice, mentorship, or apprenticeship to refine their skills. One’s readiness to work in this field also depends on the legal context, prior experience, extent of experience, and licensing of each person.
The program helps you identify your unique role in the field and assess your readiness to serve. By graduation, you’ll have a solid understanding of the work and the confidence to take your next steps with clarity and integrity.
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