You Are A Mushroom Having A Human Experience - Portugal
When:
9th May 2025
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where:
Fazanda Compadres
Fala Figo
Alfambras
Faro
Portugal
What:
Mycologist maestro Darren Le Baron delivers this thought provoking and some say life changing presentation about all things fungi. Connecting the ancient origins of fungi and their relationship to the human experience.
Did you know that mushrooms breathe air, drink and eat food just like we do? or better we do just like they do as mushrooms have been here doing it a lot longer than us. That’s not all we have in common.
Did you know that mushrooms are genetically more closely related to humans than they are to plants. We share an ancient common ancestor.
Did you know, some of these ancestors were alien visitors to this planet, they arrived here many moons ago, bringing with them extra-terrestrial resources and organic technology...
plus the key ingredients that would permit life as we know it today on Earth? No... Curious to learn more?
Prepare to be amazed as Darren explores the intriguing notion that humans are essentially mushrooms having a human experience. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain unique insights into the extraordinary world of mushrooms.
Tickets Prices:
Online & Early Bird: €20.00 Euros / £16.90 GBP
On the Door: €25.00 Euros
Contact:
Email: yogarootsodeceixe@gmail.com
What’s App: +351 913 330 024
Darren Le Baron:
Educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for over thirteen years and has translated his home growing experiences into a social enterprise.
His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth.
Darren is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker who is passionate about sharing his research and findings on ethnomycology, ancient African plant medicines and their various applications. He is a member and presenter at the London Psychedelic Society, a chair and Breaking Convention committee member. He is also a regular presenter at the Detroit Psychedelic Conference, Ozora, Noisily and Lightning in a Bottle Festivals, as well as numerous gatherings around the world sharing his extensive research on psychedelics and how they can help support humanity in the here and now.
He is also an Organic Horticulturist and Permaculture tutor who supports schools, businesses and so called hard to reach communities around the world to create holistic and sustainable working systems. Collectively his work aims to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.
Yoga Roots Odeceixe:
Yoga Roots Odeceixe is a transformative yoga studio nestled in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Odeceixe, located in the stunning Costa Vicentina National Park. At the intersection of nature, healing, and community, Yoga Roots Odeceixe offers a sanctuary for individuals seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Specializing in Ashtanga Yoga and Trauma-Informed Yoga, our studio creates a welcoming space where students can deepen their practice while connecting with their authentic selves.
Our unique offering, Ashtanga Intersections: Emergent Healing Spaces, fuses the timeless wisdom of Ashtanga Yoga with a commitment to social justice, embodied activism, and collective liberation. This innovative approach honors the traditions of yoga while embracing the diverse identities and lived experiences of our community.
At Yoga Roots Odeceixe, we believe that yoga is more than just a physical practice—it is a tool for personal and collective transformation. Through our experienced teachers and thoughtfully curated offerings, we provide a space where individuals can explore their practice in a way that is compassionate, restorative, and aligned with values of social equity and collective wellness.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your Ashtanga practice, explore trauma-informed yoga, or engage in a space of healing and liberation, Yoga Roots Odeceixe offers a nurturing environment where you can cultivate strength, resilience, and connection. Come root down in the beauty of Odeceixe and rise up with us in the shared energy of collective healing.
Mushroom Compadres:
Mushroom Compadres is a small artisanal mushroom company located on the Southwest Coast of Portugal in the Costa Vicentina National Park. Our 280m2 Factory in the small farming town of Rogil sits up on the bluffs within eyesight of the mighty Atlantic Ocean.
What makes us unique is that all our products are grown and crafted entirely by us here in the EU. As artisans, we focus on quality, not quantity. Respecting our own vision and scale allows us to do what we do really well: To focus with care on the entire process. To add soul and that human touch.
We started this business because we are fascinated by Mushrooms and wanted to really get to know them. Everyday we are learning about their power to clean polluted habitats and to restore balance to our minds, bodies and souls. Everyday more research is coming in about the properties of mushrooms, affirming the wisdom of indigenous traditions from around the globe who have been in a deep relationship with them for millennia.
We’re here to learn and get back in balance. We started this business because we wanted to know for sure that the Functional Mushroom supplements we take ourselves are made from only 100% fruiting bodies and are grown only on clean all natural materials. No chemicals. No BS.
That’s our commitment to you - No BS. We invite you to check out our content to get a direct experience of the compadres in action.
Wishing all the best for you and your people,
With Much Respect and Love,
The Mushroom Compadres Team
