Course Provider

Psygaia

Canadian nonprofit research and education organization advancing a systems-based and ecological approach to psychedelics in service of planetary health, developed through interdisciplinary research at the University of Ottawa. Psygaia's framework positions psychedelics as ecological mediators that reweave the human relationship with the living Earth, offering the Microdosing Mindfully course, the Psygaia Circle integration community, guided journey support, and the AFTERGLOW seasonal integration event series across North America.

IntroductoryOnlineMid costIntegration trainingHarm reductionContinuing educationOtherCurious publicAspiring practitionersFacilitatorsOther

Blossom’s read

Psygaia sits in the more reflective, ecology-first end of the psychedelic education field rather than the clinical certification or retreat commerce lane. Its tone is grounded and values-led, with an obvious emphasis on harm reduction, nature connection and integration, and it appears best suited to self-directed learners, curious public participants, and practitioners who want a philosophical and community-based framework rather than a purely protocol-driven course. The visible lineage leans towards University of Ottawa-linked research, ecopsychology, systems theory and Indigenous knowledge, with Louis Belleau as the central guide and founder.

Who Psygaia is for

Best for people drawn to psychedelics for insight, healing, personal growth or spiritual practice who want structure, reflection and integration. It also seems to suit guides, therapists and facilitators seeking an aligned community and an ecological lens.

Prerequisites

No formal licence or clinical qualification is stated for the self-paced course or Circle. Microdosing Mindfully is listed as a prerequisite for the forthcoming How to Use Psychedelics course.

Accreditation & recognition

I found no evidence of formal accreditation, CME/CE credit, or professional certification for the self-paced offerings. The site frames Psygaia as a nonprofit educational and support organisation rather than a credentialing body.

Cost

Microdosing Mindfully is listed at $149 CAD as a one-time purchase and includes full course access, guided practices, weekly worksheets, updates, and lifetime access to Psygaia’s Circle. Psygaia’s Circle can also be joined directly on a sliding scale of $5, $10 suggested, $15 or $20 per month, and 1:1 guidance is listed at $100, $125, $150 or $200 CAD per hour depending on rate, with 4+ hours bringing lifetime Circle access; they also state a 14-day refund policy on the course.

What you walk away with

Learners are meant to finish with a safer, more mindful microdosing routine, better understanding of microdosing’s effects on mood, attention and emotional regulation, practical reflective and grounding habits, and greater clarity about whether the practice is right for them. More broadly, the offer appears to build community access, integration support, and an ecological framework for psychedelic practice rather than a formal credential.

Linked Courses

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Active Listings

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Primary Formats

Self-paced

Provider Focus Areas

Microdosing (3)Integration (2)Facilitation & Guiding (1)Harm Reduction (1)Legal, Ethics & Policy (1)

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