Austin Mao

Co-founder of Ceremonia, Austin Mao is a writer, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and certified psychedelic integration coach. Before founding Ceremonia, he was the Program Director and facilitator for 1Heart, a leading Ayahuasca retreat for thought leaders and founders. Since 2020, Austin has participated in the spiritual journeys of more than 300 entrepreneurs, including Fortune 500 executives and Silicon Valley Unicorn founders.

Upcoming Programs by Austin Mao

🍄 AWAKEN: 6-Day Psilocybin Retreat in Colorado - Non-profit, All-inclusive, & Trusted by 330+ Alumni

Also With Kedar Shashidhar and Ethan Babbage

January 13 - 18, 2026

[embed]https://youtu.be/BRectxnW_rI?si=8VS_rIEHGWYtHNzq[/embed] As seen on TEDx, Mindvalley, The New York Times, and Fantastic Fungi Feel fully alive. This is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into the aliveness that’s been waiting for you—more joy, clarity, love, and freedom. Awaken is a 6-day, all-in, psilocybin retreat designed by Ceremonia, an organization that has been […]

🌿 HEAL: 7-Day Ayahuasca + Meditation Retreat in Baja, MX - Legal, Non-profit, All-inclusive, & Trusted by 330+ Alumni

Also With Kedar Shashidhar

February 2 - 8, 2026
7‑day Ayahuasca + Meditation Retreat at Yandara (Baja). Three guided ceremonies, daily yoga & somatic practices, integration circles, farm‑to‑table meals, and round‑trip SJD shuttle. Limited spots • Feb 2–8, 2026.

🍄 AWAKEN: 6-Day Psilocybin Retreat in Colorado - Legal, Non-profit, All-inclusive, & Trusted by 330+ Alumni

Also With Ethan Babbage and Tamara Golden

April 7 - 12, 2026

[embed]https://youtu.be/BRectxnW_rI?si=8VS_rIEHGWYtHNzq[/embed] As seen on TEDx, Mindvalley, The New York Times, and Fantastic Fungi • Trusted by 330+ alumni • 200+ video testimonials Feel fully alive. This is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into the aliveness that’s been waiting for you—more joy, clarity, love, and freedom. Awaken is a 6-day, all-in, state-licensed […]

🍄 AWAKEN: 6-Day Psilocybin Retreat in Colorado - Legal, Non-profit, All-inclusive, & Trusted by 330+ Alumni Copy

Also With Liv Nguyen and Tamara Golden

July 7 - 12, 2026

[embed]https://youtu.be/BRectxnW_rI?si=8VS_rIEHGWYtHNzq[/embed] As seen on TEDx, Mindvalley, The New York Times, and Fantastic Fungi • Trusted by 330+ alumni • 200+ video testimonials Feel fully alive. This is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into the aliveness that’s been waiting for you—more joy, clarity, love, and freedom. Awaken is a 6-day, all-in, state-licensed […]