Andrew Dowdy

Andrew is the Somatic Integration Specialist at Eleusinia Retreat, where he guides meditation, breathwork, and embodied movement practices that help guests prepare for and integrate their psychedelic experiences. He has facilitated in over 60 retreats at Eleusinia, working with over 750 guests, more than 200 group sessions and 2,500 individual doses, all the while bringing a calm, trauma-informed presence that helps participants feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout their journeys.

With nearly a decade of experience in evidence-based movement science, biomechanics, nervous system regulation, alongside various Yoga lineages, he is skillful at guiding guests to turn psychedelic insights into practical, embodied changes in their everyday life. Additionally, his training in therapeutic bodywork, including myofascial therapy, craniosacral therapy, structural integration, and Ayurvedic practices, he has a refined ability to help people understand, overcome and rewrite patterns held in the body and mind.

As one of the original members of the Eleusinia team, Andrew is known for his joyous energy, steady warmth and thoughtful guidance. He is especially skilled at supporting guests navigating chronic health challenges, addiction recovery, and body-based healing, helping them reconnect with their bodies and integrate their experiences in a grounded, sustainable way.