Here at Akasa Journeys, since 2018, we offer a range of therapeutic modalities, with psychedelic sessions as one tool among many. When we get down to the essence of this work, we know that healing is the star, not the medicine. Yes, the medicine can be a helpful accelerator at times and may help open the door to transformation, but in reality, it’s the process, not the medicine, that supports healing. We still have to do the follow-up, the integration, to fully embody our experiences.

Rooted in trauma-informed care and somatic-based practices, we create a safe, compassionate space which is the fertile ground for recognizing that we are already where we need to be. Our approach emphasizes intention, acceptance, and presence, meeting each person where they are, moving at the speed of trust, at your own pace. As Tim Frek has said, “A heart assured of safety opens instantly.” We create that safety.

Rosen Method Bodywork
Rosen Method Bodywork helps integrate unconscious material into conscious experience through gentle, non-manipulative touch and dialogue. By contacting chronic muscular tension—often formed as a protective response to past experiences—practitioners create a safe space for awareness, release, and choice.

Rather than focusing on past trauma itself, Rosen practitioners engage with the physical barriers held in the body. This mindful contact invites relaxation, sometimes bringing emotional insight, sometimes simply allowing tension to dissolve. Either way, it fosters deeper self-awareness and the potential for lasting change.

Grounded in the deep connection between body and mind, Rosen Method accesses both through physical contact on a massage table. It works synergistically with therapeutic and psychedelic practices, enhancing emotional release and self-discovery.

Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry (CI), developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, is an elegant somatic-based therapeutic approach that helps uncover and address the emotional and psychological roots of developmental trauma that can affect our daily lives.. By fostering self-awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness, CI supports healing and personal growth.

Originating from Gabor’s work with psychedelic plant medicines and addiction treatment, CI also serves as a powerful tool in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Rosen Method Movement
Rosen Movement is a simple yet profound practice that invites you back into relationship with your body.

Using gentle, rhythmic movements done to music—standing or seated—you’re guided to soften, to breathe, and to listen inward. Each class is an invitation to release old tension patterns, open to ease, and rediscover the quiet joy of being present.

Rooted in the principles of the Rosen Method, this isn’t exercise in the traditional sense. There’s no pushing, no fixing. Instead, it’s about noticing. Feeling. Reconnecting—with your breath, your body, and yourself.

Rosen Movement also fosters a sense of community—moving together, breathing together, even laughing together—as we return to the wisdom of the body, in connection.

Whether you’re navigating stress, chronic tension, emotional holding, or simply want to feel more at home in your body, Rosen Movement offers a space that’s safe, relational, and warmly welcoming.

No experience needed. All bodies welcome. Just bring your willingness to move, to notice, and to meet yourself with compassion.

email Paul for info about Movement Classes now forming.

Our Approach to Psychedelic Therapy & Journeys

At Akasa Journeys, we offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach to psychedelic-assisted therapy, journeys, and support. We integrate somatic-based modalities with an emphasis on safety, acceptance, and compassionate care. We work with various psychedelic space-holding protocols for optimum safety and best outcomes, meeting each person where they are and moving at the speed of trust to create a transformative space for healing and growth.

Experienced & Relationally Oriented: We are personally experienced with psychedelics and trained in modalities like Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry, PSIP, Rosen Method Bodywork, and more.

Trauma-Informed: Informed by IFS, Polyvagal Theory, and Attachment Theory to best support you on your journey.

Your Healing and Growth: We tailor each session to support your specific intention for healing, growth, or consciousness exploration.

Safe & Sacred Set & Setting: We create an optimal set and setting for your journey and hold space for all your expressions, even the difficult ones.

Ongoing Support: Pre- and post-journey preparation and integration, with ongoing communication to help support and deepen your process.

Duration & Presence: We stay with you for the full journey, typically 6-8 hours, offering a safe and consistent presence throughout.

Music and Ceremony: We offer a basic ritual, somatic tuning, and a mini live sound bath, with a variety of music options including custom playlists.

Pre-Session & Integration: We offer in-person or Zoom pre-session meetings within 10 days before the journey and post-session meetings immediately following.

Commitment to Safety & Ethics

Ongoing Education: We actively pursue continuing education to stay informed on the latest in psychedelic-assisted therapy and practices.

Community Engagement: We are well-informed and active members of the psychedelic community, bringing the best of current research and practice to our work.

No Procurement of Substances: We do not provide or procure illegal substances. However, we can guide you on how to obtain them if needed.

Locations

We are based in Los Angeles, O’ahu, Hawai’i, and the San Francisco Bay Area, with travel arrangements available.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, email is the best way to reach us. Please tell us your interests, experience, goals and most importantly, your intentions for a psychedelic journey.

spirit@akasajourneys.com

Akasa means spirit in Hindu Tantrism.   Akasa also means the sky, the space, and/or the ether.   It represents the fifth element, from which the other four (earth, air, fire, and water) come from.  We see it as the big picture, a bird’s eye view of your life and all life, to better guide you in healing, growth, and deeper connection.

We are trip sitters, psychedelic guides and safe space holders.
We support your intentions.