Beyond the Brain

Cannabis Strain by Mandala Seeds

Introduction
Mandala Seeds named this variety with philosophical ambition — Beyond the Brain implies a transcendent quality to the experience, appropriate for a mostly sativa completing in approximately 70 days of flowering from one of the cannabis industry's most thoughtful and articulate breeding operations. Mandala Seeds' philosophy has always extended beyond the plant itself.

Lineage
Mandala Seeds was founded by Mike and Seshata — breeders with a background in natural farming, permaculture, and holistic cultivation philosophy. Their seed bank, active since the early 2000s, developed varieties including Satori, Kriya Kalyani, and Hashberry, consistently working with diverse genetics and presenting their varieties within frameworks that addressed plant science, environmental context, and the cultivation relationship. Beyond the Brain's mostly sativa classification and 70-day flowering period are consistent with Mandala's characteristic approach: sativa-influenced genetics that require patience but reward it. Mandala Seeds frequently works with landrace-influenced genetics from diverse geographic origins — Asia, Africa, the Americas — that contribute genetic diversity uncommon in the OG-and-Cookies-dominated contemporary market. Specific parentage for Beyond the Brain is not publicly documented in detail.

Terpenes
The terpene profile of a Mandala Seeds mostly sativa would likely lean toward the complex, multi-layered aromatics that characterise their varieties: terpinolene and ocimene for herbal-floral brightness; limonene for citrus lift; myrcene for earthy grounding. Mandala's soil-focused, natural farming orientation tends to support terpene expression in ways that chemical growing media may not.

Growth
Growth at 70 days flowering reflects the mostly sativa structure — taller, more branched, longer flower development than indica-dominant varieties. Mandala Seeds provides detailed cultivation guides through their website, supporting growers through the extended flowering period.

Effects
Reported effects from Mandala sativa genetics: cerebral, expansive, creative — the 'beyond the brain' experience their name implies.

Documentation
Reported applications: creative engagement, meditation, introspection.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Sources: http://www.mandalaseeds.com