Use ecstatic trance to journey to the time of Beowulf and learn first hand the ancient magic of the early Nordic people *; Reveals a hidden side to the epic of Beowulf through the perspective of Queen Wealhtheow *; Shows how Grendel respected and would not harm Queen Wealhtheow because she practiced the ancient magic of the Mother Goddess Freyja *; Explains how the magic practices of Queen Wealhtheow provide a blueprint for our emergence from the warlike nature of the past millennia into a time of peace and compassion for our Great Mother Earth Using the altered state of ecstatic trance to access the memories of the Universal Mind, Nicholas Brink takes us back to ancient Scandinavia, to the time of the epic of Beowulf, the oldest piece of literature written in the English language.
Learn how to nurture and cultivate kindness, compassion, and love in ourselves and others in this ';very joyous and deeply spiritual' (Betty Williams, Noble Peace Laureate) guidebook from the ';dedicated student of the Dalai Lama' (Archbishop Desmond Tutu), Tibetan freedom fighter, and Grammy-nominated musician.
*; Reveals how the author, a long-time Buddhist practitioner, found ayahuasca to be a remarkable catalyst on his spiritual path, ultimately reinvigorating his own practice*; Explores the ayahuasca ceremony process in depth, detailing the author's multi-session experience in Peru and ';best practices' when taking ayahuasca*; Offers an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist practice, including a guided instruction to four progressive techniques of Shamata Vipassana meditationOver the last several decades, serious study of Tibetan Buddhism and the use of Ayahuasca as an agent for spiritual growth have both become widespread in the West.
A guide to mantra recitation for ecstatic states, spiritual liberation, and higher consciousness *; Ideal for those looking to deepen the spirituality of their physical yoga practice *; Offers detailed instruction on the practice of mahamantra yoga and exercises to improve one's practice and move beyond rote chanting Based on a rich and ancient tradition revived more than five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in India, mahamantra yoga involves repeated recitation of a sacred phrase, such as the name of a deity, to anchor the mind and access ecstatic states, higher consciousness, and, ultimately, as you vibrate the holy names, the Divine presence in sound.
A second edition (with 44 new prayers) of the best-selling book of prayers and inspirations for those seeking just the right words for conversing with their Higher Power or for expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings.
**As heard on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's 'Feel Better, Live More' Podcast**We all know how a long walk, a slow jog or a brisk run can free our minds to wander, and give us a powerful uplifting feeling.
'There are moments in time when our internal perceptions are confronted by external events, when what is assumed, wished or imagined collides with what is.
This unique and must read book by Nishtha Saraswat is the only one of its kind that deals with pregnancy related problems with the help of unique combination of yoga and dietetics, two of the most relevant subjects in today`s social context.
Meditation has been widely accepted as a tested method to reduce mental tensions and achieve inner peace and tranquillity, leading to spiritual growth.
These 366 daily meditations were written for those of us who are living with our own or a loved one's HIV or AIDS diagnosis, and offer acceptance and understanding.