Because everyone deserves a lit path.
Immersive learning journeys to nurture psychological wellbeing.
An immersive technology platform
PATHS XR is an immersive technology platform that specialises in creating learning journeys to nurture psychological wellbeing.
We believe that the fusion of immersive technology alongside therapeutic and contemplative wisdom can empower individuals to chart their own course of self-discovery.
We are creating a new category of immersive mental health technology, one that bridges clinical rigour, contemplative depth, and creative innovation.
While being a homage to the path of the Dharma, PATHS also stands for Psychedelic Awareness Technology for Health and Science, reflecting a dual commitment: to create ease of access to contemplative wisdom, and to innovate within the emerging fields of psychedelic science and extended reality.
The name PATHS honours the Dharma's vision of the way as a shared journey, one we walk in relationship with others, our environment, and the unfolding of life itself.
Each step matters, and each moment offers the chance to walk with clarity and care.
Metacognitive learning journeys
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Rainbow Road · a meditation
the door is always open,
not just ajar but beckoning towards you,
beckoning you to open to yourself
Evidence-informed therapeutic theory
Discover the art of navigating your landscape of experience, while aligning your inner compass with intention, self-awareness, and connection.
North
Mindfulness practices have been shown to improve attention, reduce stress, and contribute to overall well-being. Part of mindfulness is the capacity to cultivate an inner observer and interoceptive awareness.
VR with psychedelic-like visual and auditory stimuli has the potential to deepen the state of mindfulness, potentially catalysing more profound states of relaxation and insight (Anderson et al., 2019).
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Another key aspect of metacognition is mindset, which plays a critical role in how we cope with challenges and perform creatively (Jia, 2019). A growth mindset supports an outlook towards self-efficacy and resilience.
Recent research shows that brief verbal and written mindset interventions can have long lasting impacts on mental health, resilience, physiological stress-adaptivity and social connection (Crum, 2013).
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Meaning, the narrative we weave from our experiences, shapes our identity and purpose. Viktor Frankl asserted that the search for meaning is the primary motivational force in humans.
Psychedelic experiences often catalyse the meaning-making processes of the brain (Preller and Vollenweider, 2018). Cyberdelic technologies have the potential to extend these experiences, aiding in the construction of personal meaning and the understanding of the complex tapestry of life.
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Multiplicity in the context of metacognition refers to the ability to hold and appreciate a variety of perspectives simultaneously. It's about recognising the multifaceted nature of our psyche and the world around us.
Multiplicity on an individual level is the recognition of the diverse aspects of our identities and the ability to navigate between them, and is key to a holistic self-concept. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been shown to enhance the perception of multiplicity internally and interpersonally.
The PATHS process
In our XR journeys, beautiful and immersive scenes can elicit feelings of awe. This can support relaxation, mindful presence and expansion, key aspects of psychedelic therapy.
Cyberdelic gameplay can help prepare the individual to develop greater tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. Play creates a ‘potential space’ between fantasy and reality (Gaggioli, 2016).
Flow states are a state of immersion and reduced self-focus that have been shown to improve emotional regulation, accelerate learning and skill development (Csikszentmihalyi, 2013).
Gamification can empower individuals with a sense of self-agency when they return to the demands of daily life.
The path of practice
Our platform combines mindfulness-based training, metacognitive skill-building, and interpersonal support in virtual reality to help people develop the inner resources needed to navigate life's complexity with awareness of heart-mind.
Immersive VR solo meditation training designed to build practical contemplative skills. As the practitioner gains confidence, the level of audio guidance can gradually be reduced to the point of self-guidance.
Guided contemplations with a consistent visual language. Visuals dynamically dissolve and reform, mirroring the insight that all phenomena are interdependent and ever-changing.
In partnership with the Intangible Realities Laboratory and Numadelic Labs, therapist-led VR group sessions. Participants can join the virtual space from the comfort of their own homes, from anywhere in the world.
Each stage weaves psychoeducation, self-practice, and group connection:
Explore our first path
You find yourself in a dust storm, the path obscured, the future uncertain.
In the desert, as in life, your mindset and awareness will lead you to uncover treasure beneath the sand of your soul. While uncertainty is certain, you may find the freedom to dance with mystery.
Travel through sand dunes, abandoned temples and realms of potentiality to experience the wonder of the fabled desert rose. An adventure to prepare you for the next season of your life.
Worlds in the making
Who is PATHS XR for?
Every path
Whether your path is self-discovery, psychedelic preparation, or psychedelic integration, PATHS XR has a path for you.
Whether your path is self-discovery, psychedelic preparation, or psychedelic integration, PATHS XR has a path for you.
The travellers behind the path
Project Lead
Scientist, educator, futurist and artist. Research Fellow at Swinburne University on psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT and VR research; co-director of the Cyberdelic Society and Cyberdelic Labs.
Design Coordinator
Engineering and industrial design. Director of the Create Wonder design studio.
Technical Artist
World building for virtual reality and virtual productions.
Creative Coordinator
New media artist, immersive learning experience designer and XR developer. Co-directs the Cyberdelic Society.
Immersive Media Advisor
Immersive media researcher and co-author of Cyberdelics: Context Engineering Psychedelics for Altered Traits.
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Our work bridges clinical practice, science, art and lineage, creating pathways for transformative contemplative practice to cross into everyday lives.
PATHS XR believes in cultural reciprocity and has established partnerships with Tibetan Buddhist educational institutions in Nepal, where a portion of all profits will go.
In collaboration with PRISM · Swinburne University · Intangible Realities Laboratory · Numadelic Labs
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