Psychedelics, symbiotic relationships, turning on, tuning in, and Creating

What happens when the rigor of neuroscience meets the mysticism of ancient yogic traditions? My guest today, Lyubov Yusufova, stands at the fascinating crossroads of science and spirituality, embodying a rare synthesis of these two worlds. A Doctor of Psychology candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies—an institution renowned for bridging Eastern and Western wisdom—Lyubov’s journey is as groundbreaking as it is profound.

Her academic roots run deep, with studies at NYU and Columbia University in behavioral neuroscience. Yet, it was a transpersonal experience in Botswana that shattered the confines of traditional scientific inquiry, propelling her into the uncharted territory of mystical states of consciousness. This path led her to a Kriya Yoga ashram, where she was initiated into an ancient practice designed to awaken the Kundalini and dissolve the veil of ego, what Rumi poetically describes as the barrier between humans and the divine.

Lyubov’s groundbreaking research on the psychotherapeutic mechanisms of these mystical states has been presented at institutions like Harvard Medical School and the International Science of Consciousness Conference. As a highly intuitive healer, she bridges clinical psychology, ceremonial plant medicine, and mindfulness traditions, redefining the landscape of modern mental health.

Today, we delve into her remarkable journey—a journey of breath, ego dissolution, and the transformative power of consciousness.