The Life Synergy journal
Articles from our retreats in Playa del Carmen: psilocybin research and integration, nutrition and recipes, yoga, meditation and everyday wellbeing. Planning a visit? See the retreat calendar.
Start here · The researchPsilocybin and the science of healingA plain-language review of 42 studies: what psilocybin does in the brain, the depression and addiction trials, the mystical experience, safety and medications. By Juan Rendon · 35-minute read.Read the review →
Powerful Aztec Anti-inflammatory… Guacamole!
NutritionBy Juan RendonUpdated October 2026≈ 3 min read Powerful Aztec Anti-inflammatory Guacamole Quick Answer This Aztec-inspired guacamole combines avocado, lime, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and colorful vegetables for a flavorful dip. Although research suggests some...
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An all-inclusive gourmet, probiotic, detox- yoga retreat in Prague. A 1000 year old gem in the heart of Europe.
Massage and Bodywork: Benefits, Safety and How to Choose a Practitioner
What research says about the benefits of massage for comfort, back and neck pain and relaxation, with safety notes and tips for choosing a practitioner.
WAKE UP CALL TO A HAPPY LIFE!
Living on autopilot lets old stories steer your day. How mindfulness helps you name the story, avoid toxic positivity and respond from your values.
Bet you haven’t tried this in your smoothie! Skin-boosting recipe
Try this simple yet powerful smoothie to protect and restore your skin!
Destination: The Riviera Maya
Why the Riviera Maya draws wellness travellers: turquoise coast, cenotes, Maya sites and Life Synergy’s breathwork, yoga, nutrition and psilocybin programs.
Nutritional Medicine
This millenary advice has been around for two thousand years for a reason. Scientific experimental methods have…
Holotropic Breathwork – a Powerful Meditation for Emotional Release and Healing
What holotropic breathwork is, how the Grofs developed it, what a facilitated session involves, who should avoid it, and what to expect emotionally.
How can you use a mantra for therapy?
A mantra can be seen as an instrument of the mind , they are a powerful, sacred sounds or vibrations that can be used to enter a deep state of meditation.
How the eight limbs of yoga can help us achieve a perfect balance
The eight limbs of yoga are the most important philosophical aspect of all yoga practice.
Yoga
Despite being around for millennia, the practice of yoga acquired fame when it arrived to Hollywood as a “rejuvenating exercise”.