Cacao & Microdose Facilitator Training

Yes, all classes are in English.
Our instructors do speak Dutch as well, so if anything is unclear during the training, don’t hesitate to ask.

Not necessarily. Many participants feel drawn to facilitating women’s circles, while others wish to work in mixed groups, one-on-one sessions, yoga settings or therapeutic contexts. The training focuses on how to create safe and intentional ceremonial space. The form you give it afterwards can be your own.

8 Days. The training is an intensive where practice and theory are combined to professionally train you as a nervous system informed ceremony facilitator.

During the course, there are various moments when you, as a student, practice facilitation under supervision. You will receive constructive feedback on this. There is no official exam.

Yes. Upon completion of the training, you’ll receive a certificate from Het Nieuwe Yoganetwerk.

Het Nieuwe Yoganetwerk is the network of yoga teachers, trainers and coaches educated through De Nieuwe Yogaschool. Both the training institute and the network share core values of safety, connection, integrity and equality.

Would you like to know more? Visit the website of Het Nieuwe Yoganetwerk for additional information.

The training takes place at De Nieuwe Yogaschool in Amsterdam.

Location:
De Nieuwe Yogaschool
Laurierstraat 109
1016 PL Amsterdam

We recommend wearing comfortable, soft clothing that allows you to move easily and sit comfortably for longer periods.

In our studios, we practice barefoot or in socks, so we advise bringing a pair of warm socks, especially during colder days.

Microdosing refers to taking very small amounts of a psychoactive substance – in this training, psilocybin truffles – in a way that does not cause strong perceptual changes or hallucinations.

Microdosing is often used to gently support awareness, reflection and presence, while staying fully grounded and functional. In this training, microdosing is approached responsibly with education and clear ethical boundaries.

Ceremonial cacao is pure, minimally processed cacao that has traditionally been used in ceremonial and community settings.

Cacao is known for its heart-opening qualities and its ability to support presence, connection and embodied awareness. In this training, cacao is used as a gentle plant ally to support inner exploration and ceremonial space-holding.

No. Microdosing is always optional.

You can fully participate in the training without microdosing. The focus of the training is on facilitation, space-holding and embodied awareness, not on personal use of substances.

For those who choose to explore microdosing, the training includes an optional 4-week microdosing journey, supported by guidance and reflection moments in between the training weekends.

A nervous system informed approach means that we take into account how the body and nervous system respond to experiences, stimulation and change.

In practice, this means learning how safety, pacing, regulation and choice support depth and inner exploration. Rather than pushing experiences, we work with attunement, presence and respect for individual boundaries.

Yes. This training is suitable for people who are new to facilitation as well as those who already have experience.

You don’t need to see yourself as a “facilitator” yet. Curiosity, openness and a willingness to learn are more important than experience.

No prior experience is required.

All practices are introduced carefully and accessibly, and participation in microdosing is always optional. The training is designed to meet you where you are.

Yes. Participants may join to deepen their understanding of ceremonial work, embodied awareness and conscious facilitation, even if they don’t plan to facilitate professionally right away.

The training can support both personal development and future facilitation.

Yes. After completing the training, there may be opportunities to gain experience by assisting or holding space during selected cacao and microdosing ceremonies at De Nieuwe Yogaschool.

These opportunities are offered based on readiness and availability.

Psilocybin truffles are generally safe, and no prior experience with truffles or plant medicine is required. However, there are certain situations in which the use of truffles is advised against.

Please read the contra-indications carefully. Let us know in advance if any of these apply to you, or if you have doubts.

If you take any medication, please inform us by email beforehand so we can check for possible interactions. Your information will be treated confidentially and shared only with facilitator Merel, if necessary.

You can read more about psilocybin and contra-indications here.
If you’re unsure whether one of these indications applies to you, feel free to reach out so one of the facilitators can explore the possibilities with you.

Email: mariken@denieuweyogaschool.nl