The Art of Dreaming is an extraordinary and exciting adventure of the psyche unlike any other, which takes the reader on an amazing journey of the soul via the teachings of the great sorcerer, don Juan. Castaneda's compelling writing enables the reader to participate fully in his eye-opening and thrilling discoveries and explorations.

Ashe is a multidisciplinary journal that explores the diverse avenues of modern spirituality, examining the ways individuals and groups push at the envelope of spiritual expression and contemplative practice. This collection brings together some of the best pieces from Ashe's first year. This eclectic collection provides glimpses of spiritual experiences from across the spectrum of human diversity - Afro-Cuban Santaria, Buddhism, Hinduism, William S. Burroughs, Osho Neo-Sannyas and more.

This provides a much needed, up-to-date guide to the study of Shamanism. Focussing mainly on the shamans of Siberia and Central Asia, it includes a historical overview of academic approaches to shamanism, an overview of the various theories, and a discussion of the origins of shamanism. There are detailed explorations into the initiations, costumes, tools, the place of trance and spirit possession. Explore Shamanism also surveys revived and reconstructed shamanisms in the world today.

A must for anyone into Sweat Lodge, Sun Dance, Church of Peyote & other romanticized Native American notions. Vic Glover, a 21st Century Lakota, writes sharp witty essays from "a tarpaper drinkers' hut" on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation - "probably the worst place on Earth a dog could be born" - where unemployment is 85%, and half the population over 45 has diet-related diabetes.

Explores, from the perspective of native British shamanism: the shamanic cosmos; the web of power; the shamanic crisis & becoming a shaman; healing & soul work; working with the spirits of the land; animal & plant allies.

People from all walks of life travel to Peru to visit sacred sites such as Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, but few have found a way to take the magic home with them. Secrets of the Ancient Incas will show you how. This book is an account of the author's personal journey and an introduction to the secret teachings and ancient traditions of the Incas which are being revealed to the public for the first time. Inside you'll find information about initiation, tool gathering, choosing a totem, shamanic work, astral viewing, power rituals, recapitulation, ayahuasca use, and the drawing of natural energies.

The definitive and much sought after study of magical trance and possession techniques. Inspired by the Nordic Tradition this book provides an extensive survey of the manifestation of this powerful technique through several magical traditions.

Environmental art activities for use with groups of young people.

A new edition of the highly acclaimed manual of Freestyle Shamanisn, suitable for all those inspired by such figures as Austin Spare and Aleister Crowley, and who feel the imperative to develop one's unique magical way. A practical modern grimoire with the emphasis on direct experience.

Recent works have attacked the idea that indigenous societies are more peacable than modern states. Gyrus surveys this literature, digging beneath polarized surfaces using less publicized anthropological scholarship. Also looks at the controversy over the ecological record of tribal cultures.