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Extending this relationship to worship of a cosmic being as mother was a natural step found not only in the Shakti cult of Hinduism but also in ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian cultures. Shakti presents more than 30 goddess incarnations of the Divine Mother that represent both the beneficial and malefic aspects of the Shakti force. From Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to Durga, Chandika, and Kali--each of the different functions of the female goddesses in the Hindu pantheon is revealed, accompanied by traditional Sanskrit hymns, classic verses by Sri Auribindo, and discussions of tantric philosophy. The author draws from the Devi Bhagavatham, which describes all the stories of Shakti, and the Devi Mahatmyam, the most powerful scriptural text that glorifies Shakti in her form as Durga. Using these texts she shows that through the power and grace of the Divine Mother we may be released from the darkness of ignorance and taken to the abode of knowledge, immortality, and bliss--the source from which we have come. MATAJI DEVI VANAMALI has written six books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including The Play of God and The Song of Rama, as well as translating the Bhagavad Gita. She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yogashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service to children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram at Rishikesh in northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"A thoroughly interesting and memorable book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e ,\" . . what makes this book different is that Vanamali goes beyond the stories of over thirty avatars in order to discuss the esoteric significance of each incarnation. Vanamali has accomplished the gargantuan task of bringing the many different aspects of Devi into a single book. . . . spectacularly researched . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"This is an excellent introduction into the world of Hindu culture, easy to understand, yet filled with details that will titillate your mind and imagination.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"A thoroughly interesting and memorable book.\"--\"Yoga Magazine\", Nov 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \" . . . what makes this book different is that Vanamali goes beyond the stories of over thirty avatars in order to discuss the esoteric significance of each incarnation. Vanamali has accomplished the gargantuan task of bringing the many different aspects of Devi into a single book. . . . spectacularly researched . . . \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Too often, our sources of information about the Hindu Great Mother arise from Western authors. These authros, no matter how sincere, tinge their works with Western ideas. Vanamali moves us past that blockage. Her understandings are authentic and innate, steeped in the cultural frame she's lived amid. 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Nightingale, author of The Giza Template Great thinkers and researchers such as Carl Jung have acknowledged the many broad similarities that exist between the myths and symbols of ancient cultures. One largely unexplored explanation for these similarities lies in the possibility that these systems of myth all descended from one common cosmological plan. Outlining the most significant aspects of cosmology found among the Dogon, ancient Egyptians, and ancient Buddhists, including the striking physical and cosmological parallels between the Dogon granary and the Buddhist stupa, Laird Scranton identifies the signature attributes of a theoretic ancient parent cosmology that may well have spawned these great ancient creation traditions. Examining the esoteric nature of cosmology itself, Scranton shows how this parent cosmology encompassed both a plan for the civilized instruction of humanity as well as the conceptual origins of language. The recurring shapes in all ancient religions were key elements of this plan, designed to give physical manifestation to the sacred and provide the means to conceptualize and compare earthly dimensions with those of the heavens. As a practical application of the plan, Scranton explores the myths and language of an obscure Chinese priestly tribe known as the Na-Khi--the keepers of the world's last surviving hieroglyphic language. Suggesting that cosmology may have engendered civilization and not the other way around, Scranton reveals how this plan of cosmology provides the missing link between our macroscopic universe and the microscopic world of atoms. LAIRD SCRANTON is an independent software designer who has studied ancient myth, language, and cosmology for nearly 10 years. An authority on Dogon mythology and symbolism, he has given lectures at Colgate University and is the author of The Science of the Dogon and Sacred Symbols of the Dogon. 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Recapping the Plan of the Cosmology -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"An inspiring journey through cosmology.\"--Nexus Magazine, August 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e Laird Scranton is an independent software designer who has studied ancient myth, language, and cosmology for nearly 10 years. An authority on Dogon mythology and symbolism, he has given lectures at Colgate University and is the author of \"The Science of the Dogon\" and \"Sacred Symbols of the Dogon.\" He lives in Albany, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Notes:\u003cbr\u003e Includes bibliographical references and index.\u003cbr\u003e Reconstructs a theoretic parent cosmology that underlies ancient religion \u003cbr\u003e - Shows how this parent cosmology provided the conceptual origins of written language \u003cbr\u003e - Uses techniques of comparative cosmology to synchronize the creation traditions of the Dogon, ancient Egyptians, and ancient Buddhists \u003cbr\u003e - Applies the signature elements of this parent cosmology to explore and interpret the creation tradition of a present-day Tibetan\/Chinese tribe called the Na-Khi--the keepers of the world's last surviving hieroglyphic language \u003cbr\u003e Great thinkers and researchers such as Carl Jung have acknowledged the many broad similarities that exist between the myths and symbols of ancient cultures. 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It reveals breakthrough discoveries in reflexology such as the solar plexus zone and includes a guide to treating many common ailments.\u003cbr\u003e Review Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"\"Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet\" is likely to be a welcomed addition to the library of every practitioner or serious student of this ancient art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"I believe \"Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet\" is a book that should be in every bodyworker's library. It would be a wonderful addition to the already published information and used as a resource. Hanne Marquardt is very knowledgeable and we have much to gain from her expertise.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003cbr\u003e HEALTH \/ BODYWORK \"Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet is likely to be a welcomed addition to the library of every practitioner or serious student of this ancient art.\" --Donna J. Finando, L.Ac., L.M.T., coauthor of Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Based on Hanne Marquardt's early training with Eunice Ingham and her many years of practical experience as a therapist and teacher, this authoritative manual describes the reflex zones of the feet in detail. With full-color illustrated maps as well as explanations of how these zones relate to the internal organs, Marquardt's guide to treating many common ailments such as migraine, sciatica, and bronchitis--both in others and oneself--has stood the test of time. This thoroughly revised edition contains completely new and enhanced color illustrations throughout as well as new case studies and an expanded list of ailments and treatments. Marquardt also includes new information on symptoms, massage techniques, treating babies and children, and recent discoveries in reflexology such as the solar plexus zone. Offering the latest information on the relationship between the foot and the human form, why the feet are treated and not the hands, and recognizing the healing signs of detoxification reactions, this updated edition provides a solid foundation for those just delving in to reflexology as well as an enriched reference for bodywork professionals. HANNE MARQUARDT, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief Description:\u003cbr\u003e Translation of: Reflexzonenarbeit am Fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief Description:\u003cbr\u003e \"The classic reflexology reference with new material and new illustrations\"--Provided by publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e Hanne Marquardt, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Notes:\u003cbr\u003e Includes bibliographical references and index.; Translated from the German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e Preface to the New Edition -- Translator's Preface to the First English Edition, 1983 -- Foreword to the First Edition, 1975 \/ Dr. Erich Rauch -- Introduction -- Part 1. Theory -- 1. The History of Reflex Zone Therapy -- 2. The Zone Grid -- 3. The Concept of Reflex Zones -- 4. Review of the Reflex Zones of the Feet -- 5. Burdened Reflex Zones of the Foot -- 6. Symptomatic and Background Zones -- 7. Indications for Therapists and Laypeople -- 8. Contraindications -- Part 2. Practical Application -- 9. Positioning the Patient -- 10. The Grip Sequence -- 11. The First Treatment -- 12. Treatment Sequence -- 13. Subsequent Treatments -- 14. Reactions -- 15. Using Background Zones: The Example of Headache Patients -- 16. Interpreting Stressed Reflex Zones -- 17. Duration of Treatment -- 18. Treatment Combinations -- 19. Feet and Hands -- 20. The Right Age for Reflex Zone Massage -- 21. Emollients and Foot Aids -- 22. Self-Treatment -- Part 3. Case Histories -- 23. Treatment of Specific Ailments: Case Histories -- Part 4. Indications -- 24. Using Treatment Indications -- 25. Indications for Reflex Zone Therapy -- Notes -- Bibliography -- About the Author -- Index.\u003cbr\u003e The classic reflexology reference with new material and new illustrations \u003cbr\u003e - Includes an expanded list of ailments and treatments, new case studies, and new material on symptoms, new zone discoveries, massage techniques, detox reactions to treatment, and treating babies and children \u003cbr\u003e - New clear, easy-to-understand color illustrations \u003cbr\u003e - By the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today \u003cbr\u003e Based on Hanne Marquardt's early training with Eunice Ingham and her many years of practical experience as a therapist and teacher, this authoritative manual describes the reflex zones of the feet in detail. With full-color illustrated maps as well as explanations of how these zones relate to the internal organs, Marquardt's guide to treating many common ailments such as migraine, sciatica, and bronchitis both in others and oneself has stood the test of time. \u003cbr\u003e This revised edition contains completely new color illustrations throughout as well as new case studies and an expanded list of ailments and treatments. Marquardt also includes new information on symptoms, massage techniques, treating babies and children, and recent discoveries in reflexology such as the solar plexus zone. Offering new discussions of the relationship between the foot and the human form, why the feet are treated and not the hands, and recognizing the healing signs of detoxification reactions, this updated edition provides a solid foundation for those just delving in to reflexology as well as an enriched reference for bodywork professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributor Bio: Marquardt, Hanne\u003cbr\u003e Hanne Marquardt, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BK Quanta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51133244866866,"sku":"9781594773617","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0012\/products\/9781594773617.gif?v=1613634838"},{"product_id":"the-shamanic-wisdom-of-the-huichol-medicine-teachings-for-modern-times","title":"The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol: Medicine Teachings for Modern Times","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinkson, Tom Soloway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destiny Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/10\/2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Huichol tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life. Their shamanic spiritual practices focus on living life in harmony with all things and offer a path path to healing both on a personal and a planetary level.\u003cbr\u003e Brief Description:\u003cbr\u003e The Huichol tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life. Their shamanic spiritual practices focus on living life in harmony with all things and offer a path to healing both on a personal and a planetary level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003cbr\u003e SHAMANISM \/ INDIGENOUS CULTURES \"Pinkson is one of those rare individuals who walks his talk, whose life is built on helping others, loving and forgiving, and a determination to trust and listen to the inner voice within him.\" --Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear \"The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol is a good read and a powerful memoir. Pinkson's many adventures serve as a catalyst to get on with one's own spiritual awakenings.\" --Stephen Kiesling, editor in chief, Spirituality \u0026amp; Health Never conquered by Europeans, the Huichol--known for their use of peyote in spiritual ceremonies--have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life. Growing from a deeply rooted respect and reverence for the natural world, the Huichol's shamanic spiritual practices focus on living life in harmony with all living things and offer a path to a truly sustainable future. The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol is the autobiographical account of Pinkson's decade-long immersion in the shamanic traditions of the Huichol tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico. From his first Huichol pilgrimage to Wiricuta (their sacred homeland) in 1981 to searching the desert for the heart medicine of peyote, Pinkson's account of his initiation into the medicine teachings of the Huichol brings new life to this ancient eco-centric tradition. Providing a guiding light for those who seek to become part of the solution to our planet's ecological challenges, Pinkson empowers readers to choose their own path toward healing both on a personal and a planetary level. TOM SOLOWAY PINKSON, Ph.D., is a psychologist, ceremonial retreat and vision-fast leader, sacred storyteller, and shaman. For 32 years he worked with terminally ill children at the Center for Attitudinal Healing in California, successfully integrating the wisdom teachings of the Huichol and other medicine teachers into the world of the practicing psychologist. His most recent work includes training in the Hardiness Factor (training for emotional resilience) and A New Vision of Aging (working consciously with the challenges and opportunities of the elder years). The founder of Wakan, a nonprofit organization committed to restoring the sacred in daily life, he lives in northern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"I found Pinkson's account of his experience very fascinating. I felt I was right there with him going through his trials and tribulations as well as his awakenings and transitions. The writing is deep, poignant and encouraging. \"The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol\" gives the reader courage to delve into their own inner source for direction toward self healing. . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e .\" . . it [\"Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol\"] slowly grows into a part of one's inner life, the way a daily walk in a new-found meadow can become familiar because of its timeless beauty and tranquility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"\"The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol\" is a good read and a powerful memoir. Pinkson's many adventures serve as a catalyst to get on with one's own spiritual awakenings.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"I am happy to learn that your work with entheogens continues. It is and will be an important contribution to the aims to convince the health authorities to loosen the ban that inhibits the legal use of entheogens. Entheogens must become available legally for meaningful use in psychiatry and for healing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"In this absorbing account of his initiations with the Huichol, Tom Pinkson helps us to reconnect with the teachings of our indigenous American ancestors. This is healing Earth-wisdom for our fractured civilization, and inspiration to honor the creative forces inherent in the land, the plants, the animals, and the people.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Indigenous wisdoms offer ways we can learn from both the seen and unseen worlds. Thomas Pinkson shares more than 20 years of experience and wisdom he has garnered from the Huichol Indians of Central America. This book is very relevant to fostering interdependence and re-visioning healing possibilities for restoring environment, communities, and humanity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Pinkson is one of those rare individuals who walks his talk, whose life is built on helping others, loving and forgiving, and a determination to trust and listen to the inner voice within him.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Seeing beyond the constrictions of our present ways is critical for our survival. Tom Pinkson's story sheds light on the potential in each one of us to change the current channels of our perceptions in order to live a more expansive, sacred, and compassionate life. His encouragement for us to walk our path with ceremonial gratitude grew from his apprenticeship with Huichol shamans and is medicine for our times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Tom's book is well written, like creating a finely woven basket, the kind our ancestors in northern California tribes used to receive the gifts of Nature. Thus it is that Tom has provided modern people in search of a soul with a basket full of ancient flowers. I really enjoyed reading the book; it is, indeed, a good teaching and gift to the people.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e Tom Soloway Pinkson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, ceremonial retreat and vision-fast leader, sacred storyteller, and shaman. For 32 years he worked with terminally ill children at the Center for Attitudinal Healing in California, successfully integrating the wisdom teachings of the Huichol and other medicine teachers into the world of the practicing psychologist. His most recent work includes training in the Hardiness Factor (training for emotional resilience) and A New Vision of Aging (working consciously with the challenges and opportunities of the elder years). The founder of Wakan, a nonprofit organization committed to restoring the sacred in daily life, he lives in northern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e Foreword by Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D. \u003cbr\u003e Preface to the New Edition \u003cbr\u003e Note to the Reader \u003cbr\u003e Introduction \u003cbr\u003e 1 Moving Backward into the Future \u003cbr\u003e 2 Identity and Purpose \u003cbr\u003e 3 Becoming Powerful \u003cbr\u003e 4 Healing the Sacred Circle \u003cbr\u003e 5 Befriending the Darkness \u003cbr\u003e 6 Responsible Ecstasy \u003cbr\u003e 7 Shamanic Pathways to Healing and Fulfillment \u003cbr\u003e 8 Resanctifying Daily Life \u003cbr\u003e 9 Today's Hunter: The Spiritual Warrior \u003cbr\u003e 10 The Sacred Marriage \u003cbr\u003e 11 Coyote Teachings: The Universe as Trickster \u003cbr\u003e 12 Blossoming the Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1. Medicine Wheel of the Four Niericas \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2. Resanctifying Daily Life through Ritual and Ceremony \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3. Wakan Community Philosophy \u003cbr\u003e About the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"The Huichol tradition teaches how to reweave our connections with the web of life inspiring us to move from alienation to cooperative partnerships. These teachings are essential for creating harmony in the world. Tom Pinkson not only studied the spiritual practices of the Huichol--he lives them and their beauty. He is a living example of how we can sculpt a new world through the power of love. His story is brilliant and engaging, deep, and filled with rich wisdom, love, and inspiration. This is such an important book for our times.\"\u003cbr\u003e True account of a decade-long apprenticeship with Huichol shamans in the Mexican Sierra Madre \u003cbr\u003e - Contains an insider's view of the Huichol's shamanic spiritual practices, including their ritual use of peyote \u003cbr\u003e - Offers the Huichol path to sustainable healing for individuals and our planet \u003cbr\u003e Never conquered by Europeans, the Huichol--known for their use of peyote in spiritual ceremonies--have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life. Growing from a deeply rooted respect and reverence for the natural world, the Huichol's shamanic spiritual practices focus on living life in harmony with all living things and offer a path to a truly sustainable future. \u003cbr\u003e \"The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol\" is the autobiographical account of Pinkson's decade-long immersion in the shamanic traditions of the Huichol tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico. From his first Huichol pilgrimage to Wiricuta (their sacred homeland) in 1981 to searching the desert for the heart medicine of peyote, Pinkson's account of his initiation into the medicine teachings of the Huichol brings new life to this ancient eco-centric tradition. Providing a guiding light for those who seek to become part of the solution to our planet's ecological challenges, Pinkson empowers readers to choose their own path toward healing both on a personal and a planetary level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributor Bio: Pinkson, Tom Soloway\u003cbr\u003e Tom Soloway Pinkson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, ceremonial retreat and vision-fast leader, sacred storyteller, and shaman. For 32 years he worked with terminally ill children at the Center for Attitudinal Healing in California, successfully integrating the wisdom teachings of the Huichol and other medicine teachers into the world of the practicing psychologist. His most recent work includes training in the Hardiness Factor (training for emotional resilience) and A New Vision of Aging (working consciously with the challenges and opportunities of the elder years). The founder of Wakan, a nonprofit organization committed to restoring the sacred in daily life, he lives in northern California.\u003cbr\u003e Review Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Tom Pinkson's fascinating journey into Huichol shamanism and how he applies this ancient tradition to healing others as well as the crises that our modern world now faces is a must read for anyone searching to raise consciousness for the betterment of both humanity and our Mother Earth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BK Quanta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51133244932402,"sku":"9781594773495","price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0012\/products\/9781594773495.gif?v=1613634904"},{"product_id":"gemmotherapy-the-science-of-healing-with-plant-stem-cells","title":"Gemmotherapy: The Science of Healing with Plant Stem Cells","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halfon, Roger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Healing Arts Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/26\/2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemmotherapy--the medicinal use of plant buds and young shoots--harnesses the healing power of trees and shrubs at the peak of their energetic activity. These plant \"stem cells\" are perfect for combatting the pollutants we encounter in modern society, and are primarily aimed at draining the body of toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BK Quanta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51133244965170,"sku":"9781594773419","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0012\/products\/9781594773419.gif?v=1613634749"},{"product_id":"the-psychedelic-journey-of-marlene-dobkin-de-rios-45-years-with-shamans-ayahuasqueros-and-ethnobotanists","title":"The Psychedelic Journey of Marlene Dobkin de Rios: 45 Years with Shamans, Ayahuasqueros, and Ethnobotanists","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Rios, Marlene Dobkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park Street Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/9\/2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlene Dobkin de Rios has conducted extensive field studies in the use of ayahuasca in Peru and the Amazon, focusing on its use in the treatment of psychological and emotional disorders. She also examines altered states of consciousness that are experienced using biofeedback and hypnosis.\u003cbr\u003e\nTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\nForeword \"by Wade Davis\" \u003cbr\u003e\nIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Part One \u003cbr\u003e\nAn Overview of My Anthropological Life \" \u003cbr\u003e\n1 Salas: Capital of Witchcraft \u003cbr\u003e\n2 Belen and the Amazon \u003cbr\u003e\n3 The 1970s \u003cbr\u003e\n4 The 1980s \u003cbr\u003e\n5 The 1990s \u003cbr\u003e\n6 The Millennium \u003cbr\u003e\n\"Part Two \u003cbr\u003e\nPsychedelic Research Summaries \" \u003cbr\u003e\n7 Theoretical Approaches to Psychedelic Research \u003cbr\u003e\nMan, Culture, and Hallucinogens \u003cbr\u003e\nShamanism, Ontology, and Human Evolution \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Function of Drug Rituals in Human Society \u003cbr\u003e\nHallucinogens: A Cross-cultural Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\nEntheogens: A New Terminology \u003cbr\u003e\nWomen and Hallucinogens \u003cbr\u003e\n8 Psychedelics and Ethnographies \u003cbr\u003e\nAustralian Aborigines \u003cbr\u003e\nNew Guinea Mushroom Users \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fang of Northwestern Equatorial Africa \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Aztecs of Mexico \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Incas \u003cbr\u003e\nSalas: An Ethnography \u003cbr\u003e\nAdolescent Drug Use from a Cross-cultural Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\nHallucinogens, Suggestibility, and Adolescence from a Cross-cultural Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\nTobacco and Shamanism in South America \u003cbr\u003e\n9 Psychedelics in the Archaeological Record \u003cbr\u003e\nPsychedelic Folk Healing in Peru: Continuity and Change \u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Hallucinogens and the Moche Religion \u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Hallucinogens, Sexuality, and the Ceramic Art of the Moche and Nazca \u003cbr\u003e\nOut-of-Body Experiences and New World Monumental Earthworks \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Maya and the Water Lily \u003cbr\u003e\n10 Psychedelics and Healing \u003cbr\u003e\nSocioeconomic Characteristics of an Amazon Urban Healer's Clientele \u003cbr\u003e\nThe Vidente Phenomenon in Third World Traditional Healing \u003cbr\u003e\nSaladera: A Culture-Bound Misfortune Syndrome in the Peruvian Amazon \u003cbr\u003e\nParanoia and \"Banisteriopsis\" in Witchcraft and Healing in Iquitos, Peru \u003cbr\u003e\nWhat We Can Learn from Shamanic Healing Ayahuasca and Tobacco Smoke: Healing or Harmful? \u003cbr\u003e\nKetamine Use in a Burn Center: Hallucinogen or Debridement Facilitator? \u003cbr\u003e\n11 Psychedelics, Art, Music, and Creativity \u003cbr\u003e\nHallucinogenic Ritual as Theater \u003cbr\u003e\nHallucinogenic Music: The Jungle Gym in Consciousness \u003cbr\u003e\nLSD, Spirituality, and the Creative Process \u003cbr\u003e\nEcstasy: In and About Altered States \u003cbr\u003e\n12 Psychedelics and the Uniao do Vegetal Church \u003cbr\u003e\nAyahuasca Use from a Cross-cultural Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\nHallucinogens and Redemption \u003cbr\u003e\n13 Psychedelics and Drug Tourism \u003cbr\u003e\nMea Culpa: Drug Tourism and the Anthropologist's Responsibility \u003cbr\u003e\nA Hallucinogenic Tea Laced with Controversy \u003cbr\u003e\nEpilogue \u003cbr\u003e\nGlossary \u003cbr\u003e\nPublished Works of Marlene Dobkin de Rios, Ph.D. \u003cbr\u003e\nBibliography \u003cbr\u003e\nIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e\nMarlene Dobkin de Rios, Ph.D. (1939-2012), was a medical anthropologist, associate clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, and professor emerita of anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, where she taught cultural anthropology from 1969-2000. She is the author of seven books and several hundred professional articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003cbr\u003e\nENTHEOGENS \/ SHAMANISM \"In her new book, Marlene Dobkin de Rios summarizes her experiences and observations from forty-plus years of research in this field. The book is a treasure trove of information on the use of visionary plants in ancient and native cultures of South and Central America. Of special interest are the passages discussing the increasingly influential ayahuasca rituals and the effects of LSD and ayahuasca on creativity and artistic expression. This book will be of great interest not only for scholars and researchers but also for large audiences of laypeople interested in consciousness and spirituality.\" --Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of Beyond the Brain, Psychology of the Future, The Cosmic Genius, and Spiritual Emergency \"An informative, insightful, and colorful journey with one of the founders of the modern anthropology of hallucinogens. Dobkin de Rios's work has influenced the mind-set of all those who seek understanding through indigenous cultures' use of psychoactive plants. This is a valuable academic resource as well as a moving autobiographical account.\" --Rick Strassman, M.D., author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and clinical associate professor of psychiatry, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Ayahuasca is an alkaloid-rich psychoactive concoction indigenous to South America that has been employed by shamans for millennia as a spirit drug for divinatory and healing purposes. Although the late Harvard ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes was credited in the early 1950s as being the first to document the use of ayahuasca, other researchers, such as the distinguished anthropologist Marlene Dobkin de Rios, were responsible for furthering his findings and uncovering the curative capabilities of this amazing compound. The Psychedelic Journey of Marlene Dobkin de Rios presents the accumulated experience of de Rios's 45 years of pioneering field studies in the area of hallucinogens in Peru and the Amazon. Her investigation into ayahuasca--which she undertook in collaboration with more than a dozen traditional mestizo folk curanderos, shamans, and fellow ethnobotanists--focuses on the use of this revolutionary plant in the treatment of recalcitrant psychological and emotional disorders. She also shares some of her theories that prove that the ancient Maya used psychedelic plants as part of their religious rituals, thereby demonstrating the impact of plant psychedelics on human prehistory. In addition, Dobkin de Rios examines altered states of consciousness derived from the use of biofeedback and hypnosis and discusses her current work on the deleterious effects of drug tourism in the Amazon. MARLENE DOBKIN de RIOS, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, associate clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, and professor emerita of anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, where she taught cultural anthropology from 1969-2000. She is the author of seven books and several hundred professional articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"De Rios writes in a very accessible, easy style that even a novice in the field--like myself--can understand. . . . For anyone following a more shamanic path, I'm sure that de Rios's insights in the field of ethnobotany and how native healers around the world use those plants will be of great value to their personal spiritual practice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"It is of interest to those who share her enthusiasm with hallucinogens and everyone interested in the discipline's earlier history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"An informative, insightful, and colorful journey with one of the founders of the modern anthropology of hallucinogens. Dobkin de Rios's work has influenced the mind-set of all those who seek understanding through indigenous cultures' use of psychoactive plants. This is a valuable academic resource as well as a moving autobiographical account.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Dobkin de Rios is one of the few professional anthropologists who has had the courage to describe her personal experiences with psychedelics. Hers is a compelling story about how direct experience resulted in both wisdom and discernment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"In her new book, Marlene Dobkin de Rios summarizes her experiences and observations from forty-plus years of research in this field. The book is a treasure trove of information on the use of visionary plants in ancient and native cultures of South and Central America. Of special interest are the passages discussing the increasingly influential ayahuasca rituals and the effects of LSD and ayahuasca on creativity and artistic expression. This book will be of great interest not only for scholars and researchers but also for large audiences of laypeople interested in consciousness and spirituality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"This academic resource is a journey in itself. One of the first medical anthropologists to explore hallucinogens, de RIOS furthered findings by the late Harvard ethnobotanist Richard Evans, who documented the use of ayahuasca (Diplopterys cabrerana) in the 1950s. In this book she summarizes her forty years of research on visionary plants of Peru, the Amazon, and the Mayans. She moves gracefully from autobiographical anecdotes to scholarly information in a readable story line.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"This book describes the life and work of one of anthropology's premier border-crossers. Marlene Dobkin de Rios was one of the first to postulate that hallucinogenic substances played an integral part in the development of many aspects of human culture and has clearly and forcefully distinguished between the constructive and the destructive uses of these substances. She has built bridges between anthropology and psychology, theory and practice, and traditional and modern cultures. Over the course of her adventurous life, she has learned love magic from women concerned about her then single status, used fortune-telling cards as an ethnographic research method, and counseled burn victims and other traumatized individuals using insights gleaned from her studies of shamanism. A fascinating book about a fascinating individual.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nA look inside almost half a century of pioneering research in the Amazon and Peru by a noted anthropologist studying hallucinogens, including ayahuasca \u003cbr\u003e\n- Reveals how ayahuasca successfully treats psychological and emotional disorders \u003cbr\u003e\n- Examines adolescent drug use from a cross-cultural perspective \u003cbr\u003e\n- Discusses the deleterious effects of drug tourism in the Amazon \u003cbr\u003e\nAyahuasca is an alkaloid-rich psychoactive concoction indigenous to South America that has been employed by shamans for millennia as a spirit drug for divinatory and healing purposes. Although the late Harvard ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes was credited in the early 1950s as being the first to document the use of ayahuasca, other researchers, such as the distinguished anthropologist Marlene Dobkin de Rios, were responsible for furthering his findings and uncovering the curative capabilities of this amazing compound. \u003cbr\u003e\n\"The Psychedelic Journey of Marlene Dobkin de Rios\" presents the accumulated experience of de Rios's 45 years of pioneering field studies in the area of hallucinogens in Peru and the Amazon. Her investigation into ayahuasca--which she undertook in collaboration with more than a dozen traditional Mestizo folk curanderos, shamans, and fellow ethnobotanists--focuses on the use of this revolutionary plant in the treatment of recalcitrant psychological and emotional disorders. She also shares some of her theories that prove that the ancient Maya used psychedelic plants as part of their religious rituals, thereby demonstrating the impact of plant psychedelics on human prehistory. In addition, Dobkin de Rios examines altered states of consciousness derived from the use of biofeedback and hypnosis and discusses her current work on the deleterious effects of drug tourism in the Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContributor Bio: De Rios, Marlene Dobkin\u003cbr\u003e\nMarlene Dobkin de Rios, Ph.D. (1939-2012), was a medical anthropologist, associate clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, and professor emerita of anthropology at California State University, Fullerton, where she taught cultural anthropology from 1969-2000. 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Marc Seifer examines relativity, ether theory, precognition, telepathy, and synchronicity, all from the perspective of the conscious universe.\u003cbr\u003e Jacket Description\/Back:\u003cbr\u003e SCIENCE \/ NEW THOUGHT \"Marc Seifer has made the difficult easy to understand as he covers such broad topics as cosmological coincidences, new theories on gravity, and higher states of consciousness. This book generates fresh ideas on the link between thoughts, the physical universe, and the speed of light. Transcending the Speed of Light is a bold new adventure into the exciting world of consciousness exploration.\" --Uri Geller, paranormalist \"I highly recommend this book to any and all readers who are seriously interested in the puzzling problem of the nature of mind and consciousness. I most enthusiastically endorse Marc's work.\" --Col. Tom Bearden (retired), author of Excalibur Briefing Since the introduction of Descartes' dualism in the seventeenth century, the mind and the physical world have been viewed as disconnected entities. Yet qualities of mind such as awareness, purposeful action, organization, design, and even decision making are present within the structure of matter and within the dimensions of space and time. The spacetime continuum of scientists generally ignores the realm of the mind, though phenomena such as imaginary numbers, used by Einstein to combine space with time, are concepts that exist only in the mind. Marc Seifer contends that the inadequacy of four-dimensional models to account for our experience of mental phenomena points to the consciousness of the mind as a higher organizing principle, a fifth dimension where thoughts are as real and quantifiable as our familiar physical world. He shows that because thought enables us to move backward and forward through time--reflecting on the past and making plans for the future--this fifth dimension of mind breaks the laws of relativity, thereby transcending the speed of light. His extensive study of this fifth dimension ranges from relativity and ether theory to precognition, telepathy, and synchronicity, all from the perspective of the conscious universe. MARC J. SEIFER, Ph.D., teaches psychology at Roger Williams University. He has studied under Bruno Bettelheim, Herbert Meltzer, and Stanley Krippner and is the author of several books, including Inward Journey: From Freud to Gurdjieff and the acclaimed Wizard: The Life \u0026amp; Times of Nikola Tesla. He lives in Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"I recommend this book to those who are looking for a more factual, scientific understanding of consciousness and how it exists and expresses in the physical world. This book gives an incredible, 'ah-hah' understanding of the universe and our existence with consciousness in it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"The author goes to great length to encourage the reader to connect the dots between phenomena understood and occurrences and relationships more abtruse. It is provocative and thoughtful and it should be showcased for its colorful cover in the Psychology, Science, and Philosophy areas of our stores.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"This is not a volume to be undertaken lightly, but the author does an admirable job of presenting the information in a manner that keeps the reader's eyes from glazing over.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"How is it possible for consciousness to exist in the physical universe? This is the classic mind-body problem that has eluded philosophers for many generations. Now it appears that answers are within reach. The depth of Marc Seifer's scholarship and the clarity of his thinking make this book a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the frontiers of consciousness research.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"I highly recommend this book to any and all readers who are seriously interested in the puzzling problem of the nature of mind and consciousness. I most enthusiastically endorse Marc's work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"Marc Seifer has made the difficult easy to understand as he covers such broad topics as cosmological coincidences, new theories on gravity, and higher states of consciousness. This book generates fresh ideas on the link between thoughts, the physical universe, and the speed of light. \"Transcending the Speed of Light\" is a bold new adventure into the exciting world of consciousness exploration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e Marc J. Seifer, Ph.D., teaches psychology at Roger Williams University. He has studied under Bruno Bettelheim, Herbert Meltzer, and Stanley Krippner and is the author of several books, including \"Inward Journey: From Freud to Gurdjieff\" and the acclaimed \"Wizard: The Life \u0026amp; Times of Nikola Tesla.\" He lives in Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword \"by Stanley Krippner\" \u003cbr\u003e Preface \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e 1 Consciousness and the Anthropic Principle \u003cbr\u003e 2 Parapsychology and Esoteric Thought \u003cbr\u003e 3 Toward a Physics of Consciousness \u003cbr\u003e 4 The Birth of the New Physics \u003cbr\u003e 5 Ether Theory Revisited \u003cbr\u003e 6 Ether Theory: The Mental Aspect \u003cbr\u003e 7 Coevolution of Science and Spirit \u003cbr\u003e 8 Monad of Mind \u003cbr\u003e 9 Synchronicity \u003cbr\u003e 10 Precognition and the Structure of Time \u003cbr\u003e 11 Six-Dimensional Universe \u003cbr\u003e 12 Patterns of Prophecy \u003cbr\u003e 13 Another Look at \"E = mc2\" \u003cbr\u003e 14 Final Thoughts \u003cbr\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography \u003cbr\u003e Index \u003cbr\u003e A study of the new scientific understanding of consciousness and the mind as a fifth dimension of reality \u003cbr\u003e - Introduces the existence of a fifth dimension--one of mind--an inner- or hyperspace where time is transcended \u003cbr\u003e - Shows how the barrier of the speed of light is actually a gateway demarking the fifth dimension \u003cbr\u003e Since the introduction of Descartes' dualism in the seventeenth century, the mind and the physical world have been viewed as disconnected entities. Yet qualities of mind such as awareness, purposeful action, organization, design, and even decision-making are present within the structure of matter and within the dimensions of space and time. \u003cbr\u003e The space-time continuum of scientists generally ignores the realm of the mind, though phenomena such as imaginary numbers, used by Einstein to combine space with time, are concepts that only exist in the mind. Marc Seifer contends that the inadequacy of four-dimensional models to account for our experience of mental phenomena points to the consciousness of the mind as a higher organizing principle, a fifth dimension where thoughts are as real and quantifiable as our familiar physical world. He shows that because thought enables us to move backward and forward through time--reflecting on the past and making plans for the future--this fifth dimension of mind breaks the laws of relativity, thereby transcending the speed of light. 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And they deliver on this promise, giving tools and practices to foster a deeply personal and planetary healing journey for each individual willing to be a catalyst of change. They've created a true wisdom book, fabulously interesting, inspiring, and utterly transformative.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a do, rather than a read. Each chapter fosters a continuing process through practice, with examples and exercises on how to accomplish each. You will learn how to identify, then connect with feelings and concepts like love, fear, and healing, then continue to transformation at the deepest level, resulting in a positive release of energy that can be utilized by all.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003cbr\u003e SPIRITUALITY \/ SHAMANISM \"Planetary Healing . . . offers valuable insight and a strategic plan to more effectively redefine the path of human evolution.\" --Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., cell biologist and bestselling author of The Biology of Belief \"In this unprecedented time of global chaos and change, Planetary Healing taps in to a whole new level of mind. The brilliant shamanic journeys in these pages connect the reader with the courage, compassion, and creativity so needed to birth a new world that works for us all.\" --Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind \"Just amazing and brilliant! Nicki and Mark's intention for their readers is 'nothing less than transformation at the deepest level.' And they deliver on this promise.\" --Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author of Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal In Planetary Healing, shamanic healer Nicki Scully and visionary Mark Hallert reveal how to move beyond feeling helpless and overwhelmed by global crises so we can make a difference in the world through active participation in healing ourselves, our families, our communities, and the planet. A natural follow-up to Scully's Alchemical Healing, this book serves as a guide to navigate the coming global transformation and help co-create a new Golden Age. Accompanied by a 78-minute CD of a guided visualization ceremony, Planetary Healing inspires readers to explore the frontiers of individual and shared consciousness to achieve transformation at the deepest levels of our being, resulting in a potent release of energy, creativity, and healing for ourselves, our children, and our world. NICKI SCULLY has been a healer and teacher of shamanism and the Egyptian mysteries since 1983. She is the author of Power Animal Meditations and Alchemical Healing and the coauthor of Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt and The Anubis Oracle. MARK HALLERT is a visionary and cofounder, with Nicki Scully, of Shamanic Journeys, Ltd., which specializes in spiritual tours to sacred sites in Egypt and other countries. The authors live in Eugene, Oregon, where they maintain a comprehensive healing and shamanic consulting practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiographical Note:\u003cbr\u003e Nicki Scully has been a healer and teacher of shamanism and the Egyptian mysteries since 1983. She is the author of \"Power Animal Meditations\" and \"Alchemical Healing,\" and the coauthor of \"Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt\" and \"The Anubis Oracle.\" Mark Hallert is a visionary and cofounder, with Nicki Scully, of Shamanic Journeys, Ltd., which specializes in spiritual tours to sacred sites in Egypt and other countries. The authors live in Eugene, Oregon, where they maintain a comprehensive healing and shamanic consulting practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Our Stories \u003cbr\u003e How to Use This Book \u003cbr\u003e Basic Instructions \u003cbr\u003e Altars \u003cbr\u003e Protection \u003cbr\u003e Part I \u003cbr\u003e Introducing Planetary Healing \u003cbr\u003e 1 The Heart Breath \u003cbr\u003e Exercise: Heart Breath Practice \u003cbr\u003e 2 Love and Fear \u003cbr\u003e The Alchemy for Transforming Fear \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Transform Fear \" \u003cbr\u003e Universal Love \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Universal Love Practice\" \u003cbr\u003e 3 Thoth's Magic Diamond \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Thoth's Magic Diamond \" \u003cbr\u003e Part II \u003cbr\u003e Basic Planetary Healing \u003cbr\u003e 4 IT BEGAN WITH A DISASTER . . . Chernobyl \u003cbr\u003e 5 Making Spirit Medicine \u003cbr\u003e Discovering the Communal Cauldron \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Making Spirit Medicine \" \u003cbr\u003e 6 Becoming a Beacon \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: First Beacon \" \u003cbr\u003e Uses for the Beacon \u003cbr\u003e 7 Creating an Air Force \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: To the Center of Ecstasy \" \u003cbr\u003e Blanket over Kosovo \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: The Three-Prong Mission \u003cbr\u003e Exercise: Observing Wise, Compassionate Women \" \u003cbr\u003e 8 Purification by Volcano: Setting a New Trajectory to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Into the Volcano \" \u003cbr\u003e Making Crystal Spheres \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Empowering Crystal Thoughtforms \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart III \u003cbr\u003e The Intermediate Work \u003cbr\u003e 9 Electromagnetic Current Empowerment \u003cbr\u003e Finding the Center within Yourself \u003cbr\u003e 10 Sound \u003cbr\u003e Cleansing the Chakras with Sound \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Cleanse and Tune the Chakras with Sound \" \u003cbr\u003e 11 Bat \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Bat \" \u003cbr\u003e 12 Air Pollution and Adaptation \u003cbr\u003e Scarab Shield \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Scarab Shield \" \u003cbr\u003e 13 Tackling Environmental Diseases \u003cbr\u003e Mushrooms for Heavy Metals and Environmental Toxins \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Mushroom \" \u003cbr\u003e 14 The Consciousness of Water \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Water Initiation \" \u003cbr\u003e 15 Water Altars \u003cbr\u003e 16 Tribal Alchemy's Journey for Peace \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: For Peace \u003cbr\u003e \" \u003cbr\u003e Part IV \u003cbr\u003e Advanced Planetary Healing \u003cbr\u003e 17 Introduction--Self-Realization \u003cbr\u003e 18 Intelligent Evolution \u003cbr\u003e What Is DNA? \u003cbr\u003e Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., and Epigenetics \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: DNA Empowerment \" \u003cbr\u003e 19 Evolution through Shamanism and Alchemy \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Process for Evolutionary Understanding \u003cbr\u003e \" \u003cbr\u003e 20 The Pandemic of Cancer: A Shamanistic Approach \u003cbr\u003e Counting Coup on Cancer: Shamanism and Metaphysics Meet Chemotherapy and Radiation \u003cbr\u003e Miracle in Thailand: Acacia's Story \u003cbr\u003e 21 The Parabola: A New Vision for Healing Cancer \u003cbr\u003e Visioning the Parabola \u003cbr\u003e Recipe for Parabolic Healing \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: Parabola \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart V \u003cbr\u003e It's About Time \u003cbr\u003e 22 The Enigma of Time and Other Dimensions \u003cbr\u003e Exploring Time \u003cbr\u003e Time as a Dimension \u003cbr\u003e Breaking Reality Barriers \u003cbr\u003e \"Exercise: Shrinking Consciousness \u003cbr\u003e Exercise: Expanding Consciousness \u003cbr\u003e Sphinx Journey: Time as an Oracle \" \u003cbr\u003e 23 The Cave of the Ancestors \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: To Heal Our Ancestral Lines \" \u003cbr\u003e 24 Building a Wise Future \u003cbr\u003e The Statuette \u003cbr\u003e 25 The Wave \u003cbr\u003e Three Dives \u003cbr\u003e \"Exercise: Instructions for the First Dive \u003cbr\u003e Exercise: Instructions for the Second Dive \u003cbr\u003e Exercise: Instructions for the Third Dive \u003cbr\u003e \" \u003cbr\u003e 26 Creating New Ideas \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: For New Ideas \" \u003cbr\u003e 27 Celebrating a Peaceful Future \u003cbr\u003e \"Journey: To Celebrate Peace \" \u003cbr\u003e Index \u003cbr\u003e About the Authors \u003cbr\u003e The \"Making Spirit Medicine\" CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview Quotes:\u003cbr\u003e \"\"Alchemical Healing\" opened the gateway to individual work in shamanic healing. Now, in \"Planetary Healing\", Nicki and Mark offer visionary processes to heal Gaia and move the planet and its spiritual transformation.\"\u003cbr\u003e Shamanic practices for making a difference in the world \u003cbr\u003e - Offers shamanic tools for solving the challenges we face as a global community \u003cbr\u003e - Provides healing practices and initiatory journeys to address pollution-based diseases, natural and man-made disasters, and environmental degradation \u003cbr\u003e - Explores time, physics, and other dimensions to explain how to repair and evolve DNA and see into the future in order to change it \u003cbr\u003e - Includes a 78-minute CD of a guided visualization ceremony \u003cbr\u003e In \"Planetary Healing,\" shamanic healer Nicki Scully and visionary Mark Hallert reveal how to move beyond feeling helpless and overwhelmed by global crises so we can make a difference in the world through active participation in healing ourselves, our families, our communities, and the planet. A natural follow-up to Scully's \"Alchemical Healing,\" this book serves as a guide to navigate the coming global transformation and help co-create a new Golden Age. \u003cbr\u003e Sharing compelling accounts of shamanic responses to such epic disasters as Chernobyl, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 as well as tales of personal healing, the authors offer initiatory journeys and visualization exercises that empower readers to engage in physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental healing across time and space. Using powerful shamanic tools, such as the Heart Breath, Breaking Reality Barriers, and Transforming Fear, individuals can combine their healing intentions with the intelligent field of creation to effect tangible change in the world and tackle issues such as pollution-based diseases, natural and man-made disasters, environmental degradation, and conscious evolution. Accompanied by a 78-minute CD of a guided visualization ceremony, \"Planetary Healing\" inspires readers to explore the frontiers of individual and shared consciousness to achieve transformation at the deepest levels of our being, resulting in a potent release of energy, creativity, and healing for ourselves, our children, and our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributor Bio: Scully, Nicki\u003cbr\u003e Nicki Scully has been a healer and teacher of shamanism and the Egyptian mysteries since 1978. She lectures worldwide and specializes in spiritual tours to sacred sites in Egypt, Peru, and other countries. She is the author of \"Power Animal Meditations\" and \"Alchemical Healing\", and the co-author of \"Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt\" and \"The Anubis Oracle\". Nicki lives in Eugene, Oregon, where she maintains a comprehensive healing and shamanic consulting practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributor Bio: Hallert, Mark\u003cbr\u003e Mark Hallert is a visionary and cofounder, with Nicki ScullyMark Hallert is a visionary and cofounder, with Nicki Scully, of Shamanic Journeys, Ltd., which specializes in spiritual, of Shamanic Journeys, Ltd., which specializes in spiritual tours to sacred sites in Egypt and other countries. He live tours to sacred sites in Egypt and other countries. 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