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Magic Mushrooms have had a lot of good press recently. They’ve been declared a breakthrough drug by the Federal Drug Administration in the USA, which means it’s going mainstream, and more and more people are curious about using them. If you are considering experimenting, let us tell you about the top six things you should absolutely consider before if you want to experiment with magic mushrooms safely. 

Carlos Castaneda catapulted to fame in the 1960s with his books about the teachings of Yaqui shaman and sorcerer - Don Juan Matus. His teachings became a handbook for the new age revolution, and still today, his books sell thousands of copies each year. But some people claim Carlos Castaneda was a fraud and the teachings of Don Juan were a work of fiction.

Let’s take a closer look at the strange legacy of Carlos Castaneda?

When growing your own magic mushrooms, you really have two options:

1 - You can use a kit that contains all you need to grow in 3 weeks with very little intervention from you.

2 - Or you can do it yourself from scratch, using spores to colonize your substrate.

Let's take a look at these two methods. 

Despite the huge range of media, we have at our fingertips, here at the Magic Mushrooms Shop, we still believe that you can't beat a good book. So, to help keep the spirit of books alive, we’ve created a list of the top 10 psychedelic books for you to enjoy.

Yoga and psychedelics are both mind-expanding, they share the same common theme of connection between mind, body, and soul. Nevertheless, is it a good idea to mix the two together? An increasing number of yoga practitioners seem to think so. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the link between Yoga and psychedelics and if psychedelics can enhance your yoga practice. 

Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass) were acclaimed Harvard professors turned counter-culture icons. They were two of the major players in the 60’s psychedelic scene. And they ignited the counterculture by passionately promoting, consuming, and researching psychedelics. Let’s look at these two psychedelic legends that are Timothy Leary and Ram Dass.

Magic mushrooms have a very long and interesting history. In fact, without magic mushrooms, the world might be a very different place. Historical evidence suggests that psychedelic plants inspired our ancestors into arts and spirituality. If you look deep enough, you’ll find psychedelics substances at the root of most religions.

Just like us humans, there are plenty of animals who enjoy the psychoactive gifts too Mother nature has given us, and it seems like they have just as much fun as we do! Other animals ARE psychedelic and are used as a psychedelic substance source.

Curious to know more? Read on to discover all about animals that like getting high and helping us get high!

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When it comes to a magic mushroom trip preparation, preparation is what will make it a success or a major fail, and our staff at the Magic Mushrooms Shop want to reveal a little secret: Incense can go a long way into making your trip memorable.

Incense has been around for a long time but it’s so much more than a fragrant smoke. Want to know more about incense? Let’s get into the thick of the subject.