A lifelong Peruvian shaman and curandero (healer) provides a rare, in-depth look into the world of Ayahuasca, a special medicine used in healing ceremonies by Indigenous South Americans for thousands of years that is taking the world by storm. A mysterious and powerful plant medicine with curative powers that is drunk as a "tea" during a sacred ceremony, Ayahuasca has been known to change people's lives dramatically. But what was once a healing experience practiced only by Indigenous South Americans--and sought out by the adventurous few--has, in the past fifty years, become increasingly popular around the world. Hachumak has been practicing Ayahuasca ceremonies in his compound in the Amazon for twenty-five years. In this remarkable book, he shares his secrets to broaden our understanding of this powerful medicine and protect it from misuse and exploitation. Whether you are curious or skeptical, you will gain a deeper understanding of what shamanism is and how and why it works, as well as its possibilities and limitations. In Secrets of a Shaman, Hachumak reveals his own history of learning to become a shaman, explaining how a traditional Ayahuasca ceremony unfolds when run by an experienced curandero, and describing in detail what to expect--both physically and psychologically--while under the influence of the sacred plants. Open minds who have embraced Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind and the works of Roshi Joan Halifax, as well as those interested in spirituality and alternative healing, will be mesmerized by this unique and fascinating book that presents aspects of shamanism never before revealed.

Use this spiritual guide to equip yourself with the tools needed to tear down anxiety and build inner peace. Spiritual people often find that their own expectations of living a life dedicated to a higher power makes them more susceptible to high-functioning anxiety. Sometimes, traditional relaxation techniques either do not work, don’t last, or, in some cases, actually increase their anxiety. Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and interfaith minister Rev. Connie L. Habash has helped hundreds of spiritual people overcome fear and anxiety, regain happiness, and feel calmer. In over twenty-five years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception, moment-to-moment body awareness, and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions. Awakening from Anxiety provides valuable psycho-spiritual tools to deepen spiritual awakening and calm fears:Learn what anxiety is and when it becomes a problemUnderstand the six mistakes spiritual people make that increase anxietyDiscover the seven keys to a more calm, confident, courageous lifeKnow how to break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear into a new perception of your true selfExplore spiritual principles and yoga philosophy to cultivate inner peace If you enjoyed Stop Anxiety from Stopping You and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Awakening from Anxiety will take your healing and renewal from anxiety to the next level. “A book I will recommend to many for both practical advice and spiritual insights for handling stress, worry, and anxiety.”?Becca Anderson, author of Prayers for Calm

Energy is a big deal. This is a groundbreaking book because energy is an important part of every human being as well as all living things. By understanding energy we can be, and will be, far healthier, happier and more connected. Energy...(WHAT?!) is a book about the energies of life. This is not the kind of energy that powers houses or builds muscles though; it's about the parts-of-life energy that few people understand. If you have no idea what I mean, then please know this book is perfect for you. Energy is everywhere. It's within and outside of our bodies, and in many different forms. Some examples of this energy are meridians (that flow and are adjusted through acupuncture and reflexology), auras (clouds of energy that surround the body) and chakras (the 7 vertical energy wheels of color that run up your spine). We've all heard these discussed here and there, but Energy...(What?!) brings them all together in an easy to understand way. All life forms have energy, but different life forms carry different energy. Even some inanimate objects carry energy. Feng shui is well known as a way of balancing these energies in a given space. Too often, there is such a complexity to the many different types of energy and what they are able to do, that the subject can be not only confusing, but also seemingly reserved for advanced trained healers and gurus. Energy...(What?!) has been written for the lay people that want an understanding of what these energies are, how they work, and how to understand, learn and use them in one's own life. This book describes how energy holds all of our information and acts as a communication medium. When we think of communication, we usually think of speaking, hearing, and reading the body language of humans when, in fact, there is really much more there. Communication is about everything we take in from the environment around us. Energy is a silent communicator as most people are unaware of it. For those who do understand it though, the volume, or frequency, can be adjusted and the energy 'heard'. This is what Alternative Therapeutic Energy Healing does. It reads energy. Energy that not only holds information about ourselves, but communicates to others, and can be adjusted by those with the knowledge of how to do so. Energy...(What?!) was written by an experienced, world-renowned healer who works with energy, beliefs, and shamanic practices. Gigi Gallaway also leads various workshops that teach how to communicate and understand the information held within therapeutic energy. Energy is an essential part of who we are and what we believe. Energy...(What?!) is meant to awaken people to the important understanding and work of belief healing and adjustment using energetic means. By understanding and educating ourselves we can then adjust who we are, and the world around us, into the highest and best place possible. The Energy...(What?!) reader is going to come away from this book with a fuller understanding of the importance of energy and very likely is going to feel really, really great.

Shamanism can be defined as the practice of initiated shamans who are distinguished by their mastery of a range of altered states of consciousness. Shamanism arises from the actions the shaman takes in non-ordinary reality and the results of those actions in ordinary reality. It is not a religion, yet it demands spiritual discipline and personal sacrifice from the mature shaman who seeks the highest stages of mystical development.

Channel Sanaya Roman presents Personal Power through Awareness, given to her by Orin, a timeless being of love and light. In the tradition of Jane Roberts, Esther Hicks, and Edgar Cayce, this wise and gentle spirit teacher offers an accelerated, step-by-step course in sensing energy. Using these easy-to-follow processes, thousands have learned to create immediate and profound changes in their lives and relationships. With the assistance of this bestselling classic, you can see immediate results in your life when you learn how to: • Be aware of the unseen energy you are in and around. • Listen to and take action on your intuition. • Develop your telepathic abilities. • Receive energy and light from your higher self, soul, and divine Self. • Connect with your guides and inner teachers. • Change your inner dialog and raise your vibration. Your sensitivity is a gift! You can use the information in this book to: • Become aware of the effect other people are having on you. • Stay neutral around others. • Stop being affected by other people's moods or negativity. • Love who you are and express your truth. • Learn when to pay attention to your own needs and when to be selfless. • Stay centered and balanced. • Increase the positive energy around you.