Transcendence
to the People
Connect to Nature, Community, Health & Unity
We connect people to nature, community, health & unity.
As We Wake’s purpose is to connect culture to Interbeing - the awareness that we are the universe, we are nature, and we are each other. We facilitate entheogenic experiences at our idyllic beachside location, nestled by the sea cliffs of La Jolla, CA. Our on-site team of creative professionals support integration by guiding embodied practices spanning dance, music, art, humor, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and more.
As We Wake is a 501(c)(3) entheist church (en = within, theist = divine), meaning:
We sincerely use entheogens to connect people to the awareness that the divine exists within all beings
We are a spiritually oriented community based in a physical location (i.e. a church)
As such, we are legally protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to facilitate entheogenic ceremonies. We hope you will join us for our local events, immersions, and ceremonies to find deeper connection, creativity, and wellness!
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We host local events like yoga, somatic dance, cacao ceremonies, women's and men's circles, and so much more right here in La Jolla, CA. Check the calendar above to see what's coming up and join us for some healing fun!
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We host local and international immersions connecting people to nature, community, health, and unity. Join us at home and around the world for experiences filled with fun, community, yoga, wellness, relaxation, and an exploration of Interbeing!
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As We Wake is here to connect you to deeper Interbeing awareness through entheogenic ceremony, education, preparation, and integration coaching.
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We welcome ongoing applications for our on-site team living in La Jolla, CA. We are looking for individuals who can are deeply connected to the path of non-duality / Interbeing, are warm hearted, and a have established their own holistic wellness through practices such as meditation, entheogens, yoga, surfing, nutrition, etc. We’d love for you to explore being a part of co-creating an amazing entheogenic church!
Meet the team
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Tomas Frymann, As We Wake has grown, now hosting an expanding team at our community hub in La Jolla, CA where we live and work together.
What Is Interbeing?
Interbeing is the nondenominational awareness that we are the universe, we are nature, and we are each other.
Consider if there was a “big bang” a long time ago; ultimately, that was you! Then you grew up to become Earth and nature, and from nature, all of the beings who arose from nature. This concept invites us to consider that at the deepest level of identity, you are that which birthed the entire cosmos and exists now as all beings.
The term Interbeing was formulated by the Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, and is central to the Order of Interbeing monks. It is kindred to other universalist terms such as Self-Transcendence, Non-Duality, Oneness, Interconnectedness, Interdependence, Sunyata, I&I, Advaita, Open Individualism, Entheism, Ubuntu, Tawhid, In Lak'ech Ala K'in, Ik Onkar, Anekantavada, Asha, Tao, and Ein Sof.
Interbeing awareness supports Interbeing embodiment, which is acting as you would act if you were all beings (because ultimately you are)! It is a profound basis for connecting to The Golden Rule, ethical living, mindfulness, compassion, true love, and joy.
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Past Retreats
“The Workation with As We Wake was the perfect combination of focus, community, and play. The team did a great job of balancing the need to get work done while also having a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Not to mention, the accommodations were also amazing and unique, making the overall experience that much more memorable.”
— Rob
“I love every single new friend I made on the Bocas del Toro retreat. The As We Wake team created an environment of warmth and openness right off the bat and I feel like that was a huge factor in creating a vulnerable, safe space to connect with other guests. Communication was easy, meals were non stop laughs, conversations were thought provoking, yoga was challenging (my body was thankful for the movement), and the AirBnB was perfect. I opted in for the bufo ceremony I got exactly what I wanted out of it. Tomas is one of the best facilitators I've met and his kind heart and good intentions could be felt throughout my journey. I felt safe and taken care of.”
— Glad
“Staying with the As We Wake team was a joyous experience. I was happy to wake up every day looking forward to a new adventure that Sedona had in store for us. The flexibility to spend my mornings working productively then enjoy my evenings with activities and excursions enabled by a group of welcoming, easygoing individuals made this trip highly accessible. The conversations, meals, and bonds we shared in the matter of a week makes me feel as if we’d all been friends before even meeting each other. An unforgettable retreat that I am confident will not be my last.”
— Michael
“Interbeing is the understanding that nothing exists separately from anything else. We are all interconnected.
By taking care of another person, you take care of yourself. By taking care of yourself, you take care of the other person. Happiness and safety are not individual matters. If you suffer, I suffer. If you are not safe, I am not safe. There is no way for me to be truly happy if you are suffering. If you can smile, I can smile too.
The understanding of Interbeing is very important. It helps us to remove the illusion of loneliness, and transform the anger that comes from the feeling of separation.”
— Thich Nhat Hahn
