2024 and 2025 Masterclass series

The ECOH Masterclass series aims to promote topics such as consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, psychedelics, and meditation. These events will take place throughout 2024, with both online and in-person activities. The talks are open to the general public. Information about upcoming talks can be found on our Instagram.

Talks description

Dr. Christopher Timmermann – “Consciousness and Therapeutic Uses of Psychedelics”
Christopher is the President and co-founder of ECOH Foundation. He is a psychologist (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), holds a Master’s in Neuroscience (Università di Bologna, Italy), and a PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology (Imperial College London, UK). In this talk, the potential of psychedelics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addictions, among other conditions, was discussed. The talk also covered topics in neuroscience, psychology, beliefs, and the ethical aspects associated with the use of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness in general.

Dr. Pilar del Río – “Psychedelics and a New Paradigm in Mental Health”
Pilar is a psychiatrist and therapist, and a member of ECOH Foundation. She is also an MSc candidate in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy at Ubiquity University. Additionally, she is a member of the PMA (Psychedelic Medicine Association, USA) and the Director of the Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy work-group at SONEPSYN.

In this talk, Pilar discussed the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, explained its risks, safety conditions, and why it represents a new paradigm in addressing mental health disorders.

MSc. Cristóbal Dañobeitía – “Consciousness, Beliefs, and Sects”
Cristóbal is the Treasurer and co-founder of ECOH. He is a sociologist (Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile), holds a Master ‘s in Cognitive Sciences (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Mexico), and a Data Analytics Certificate (Universidad de Chile / MIT).

This online talk aimed to create a space for analyzing—from a philosophical, cognitive-scientific, and sociological perspective—the definition of consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, the risks and benefits in religious or spiritual groups, and the ethical aspects of consciousness modification practices.

Dra. Constanza Baquedano – “Neuroscience of Mindfulness”
Constanza is a member of Fundación ECOH, a biochemist (Universidad de Santiago de Chile), holds a Master’s in Neuroscience (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience (Universidad Claude Bernard Lyon, France, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile). In this session, the discussion focused on the neural bases of mindfulness meditation and compassion meditation, as well as the main findings on the impact of these practices on mental health.

Dr. Aurelio Riquelme y Dra. Magdalena Sanfuentes – “Macrodosing and Microdosing: Between Science and Experience”
Aurelio is a member of the ECOH Foundation. He is a Medical Doctor (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) with a specialty in Adult Psychiatry (Universidad de Santiago, Chile). He holds a postgraduate degree in Art Therapies (Universidad de Chile) and a diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine (Universidad de Chile). Magdalena is an MD (Pontificia Universidad Católica), Psychiatrist (Instituto Psiquiátrico). Diplomas in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Universidad de Chile) and Addictions (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile).
In this session, we covered the topics of macrodosing and microdosing, including the science, myths, experiences, and expectations. This free talk is available on YouTube.

Dr. Rodrigo Jarpa- “Psychedelics and Sexuality”
Rodrigo is a member of Fundación ECOH, a psychologist (Universidad Gabriela Mistral), holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (Universidad de Los Andes), and a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality (Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality). In this talk, we explored how non-ordinary states of consciousness induced by psychedelics can transform the relationship with pleasure, intimacy, and emotional connection.

Revisit the seminars conducted by the ECOH Foundation in collaboration with various universities and institutes.

Speakers:
Dr. Roland Griffiths (Director, Centre for Psychedelics and Consciousness, John Hopkins University)

Dr. Robin Carthart-Harris (Director, Centre for Psychedelic Research, London Imperial College)

Dr. Katrin Peller (Director, Pharmaco-Neuro Imaging and Cognitive Emotional Processing, University of Zurich)

Moderators:
Dr. Christopher Timmermann (Researcher, Imperial College London and Fundación ECOH)

Dr. Nerea Aldunate (Researcher, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile).

Speakers:
Dr. Constanza Baquedano (Researcher, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez and Fundación ECOH)

Dr. Enzo Tagliazucchi (Researcher, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez)

Dr. Christopher Timmermann (Researcher, Imperial College London and Fundación ECOH)

Moderator:
Dr. Constanza Baquedano (Researcher, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez and Fundación ECOH)

Speakers:
Dr. Christopher Timmermann (Researcher, Imperial College London and Fundación ECOH)

Dr. Enzo Tagliazucchi (Researcher, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez)

Dr. Pilar del Rio (Psychiatrist, ECOH Foundation)

Moderator:
Dr. Constanza Baquedano (Researcher, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez and Fundación ECOH)

Several members of ECOH were present at the world’s most important conference on psychedelics, taking place in Denver, Colorado, during the month of June 2023

The members of EcoH, Cristobal Dañobeitia (Sociologist) and Rubén Herzog (Biologist), discuss the role and impact of music in psychedelic experiences that generate therapeutic benefits.

Between January 4th and 8th, 2021, the Human Ecology meeting organized by the ECOH Foundation took place at the San Francisco de Lagunillas Sanctuary. The event brought together various members of the foundation, including scientists and health professionals from Imperial College London, Universidad de Chile, Universitat de Barcelona, Universidad de Valparaíso, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, among other educational institutions.

The meeting consisted of a series of seminars, conferences, and practical sessions associated with the study of human consciousness from an interdisciplinary perspective. Its aim was to bridge theoretical discussions with experiential work.

The topics covered in the talks included the effects of psychedelics and meditation on the brain and human experience, the state of the art in psychedelic therapy and meditation practices, and the approach that complexity sciences can provide for studying human consciousness and its alteration into non-ordinary states.

The experiential workshops involved a holotropic breathwork session, meditation and yoga practices, biodanza, and music therapy.

Currently, the ECOH Foundation is working on a book aimed at the general public that will synthesize the contents presented at the Human Ecology meeting.

This meeting was conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 measures set by the Ministry of Health for the aforementioned dates.