Consciousness Classics

Discover the profound healing and therapeutic potential of floatation therapy in this comprehensive guide. The Book of Floating explores the history, science, and practical applications of sensory deprivation through floatation tanks. Delve into the mind-body connection as Michael Hutchison uncovers the benefits of floating for stress reduction, anxiety relief, pain management, and enhanced creativity. With a new foreword by Lee Perry, this edition offers updated information and insights into this transformative practice. Learn how floatation works on a neurochemical level, promoting self-regulation and altered states of consciousness. Whether you're seeking alternative healing methods, improved athletic performance, or a deeper understanding of your inner self, this Consciousness Classic provides a roadmap to exploring the private sea within. Perfect for those interested in alternative therapies and improving mental and physical well-being.

Is the digital age leading us to enlightenment or delusion? This book offers a critical view of the digital revolution from a wisdom perspective, exploring its impact on consciousness and society. Are we truly connecting, or simply lost in a virtual world? OM C. Parkin challenges the euphoria surrounding technology, examining the internal/external confusion that underlies our digital obsession. Through dialogues with students, he delves into the nature of mentalization versus spiritualization, and the importance of the inner path in navigating the digital landscape. Discover: - The dangers of ego-driven pursuits in the digital age - The need for a balanced approach to technology and inner growth - The wisdom teachings that can guide us toward true self-awareness For those seeking a deeper understanding of the digital age and its impact on the human spirit, this book provides insightful guidance and a path toward conscious evolution.

Discover non-duality as a path to liberation and inner peace. In "The Birth of the Lion," OM C. Parkin shares his extraordinary journey of awakening after a near-death experience and his transformative encounters with spiritual teachers. This book combines Parkin's personal autobiography with insightful dialogues on self-inquiry, challenging readers to confront the essential question: Who is the "I" that shapes our experiences? Through probing questions and answers, Parkin unmasks the ego's arrogance and reveals how the mind clings to suffering, even when faced with the truth of enlightenment. This book is for spiritual seekers, those interested in Advaita Vedanta, and anyone exploring consciousness and mindfulness. It offers a path to: - Liberation from suffering - Understanding the nature of reality - Finding stillness and inner peace Experience the direct path to self-realization and discover the power of non-duality in everyday life. Are you ready to awaken to your true Self?

Effortlessly integrate spirituality into your daily life. This manual provides 121 accessible exercises for mindful living, designed for anyone, anywhere, anytime. It's more than just peak experiences; it's a guide to living in harmony with your environment and relationships. Discover a lifetime of keys to unlock inner peace and deepen your connection to your heart's desires. Every Day a Holy Day offers practical exercises, experiments, and practices to cultivate mindfulness and awareness. It's for those seeking personal growth, stress reduction, and a deeper sense of presence in their daily routines. This book provides the tools to transform ordinary moments into opportunities for spiritual connection and self-discovery.

Unlock the keys to a more meaningful existence with this guide to self-transformation and spiritual awakening. Robert S. de Ropp, a renowned biologist and spiritual researcher, delves into cosmology, gnosticism, and the pitfalls of "new age" shortcuts to offer a lifetime of wisdom for spiritual seekers. This book provides a framework for understanding the nature of reality, overcoming delusions, and achieving self-completion. Discover practical recommendations for navigating your spiritual path and cultivating a more conscious and fulfilling life. For readers interested in gnosticism, cosmology, and spiritual self-help, Self-Completion offers a path to inner transformation and a more meaningful existence. It is part of the Consciousness Classics series.

Lee and Glenn Perry created a new product, a new company and a global industry. Their book tracks the floatation industry and cultural movement from the seed of the Perrys' own experiences as floaters through the design, prototyping, manufacture, and distribution of float tanks to individuals and public float centers around the world. They have changed not only their lives but the lives of many of those who float.

First published more than 20 years ago and now with a new introduction by the author, this classic work presents the methods and conclusions of more than 25 years of experimentation with the isolation-tank meditative experience. Drawing on the personal testimony of many who tried it, including Burgess Meredith, Gregory Bateson, E. J. Gold, and Jerry Rubin, the evidence shows how, by eliminating the presence of shifting physical input patterns, the tank allows participants to dive deep into their subconscious and focus immediately on their inner perceptions. The different domains of reality and how various experiences with solitude affect different people are discussed along with practical details on the standards for isolation tank manufacture and use.

A unique book on the art of dreaming, astral projection, and voyaging through the higher planes, presented by a Toltec shaman and Western magician. This is the Yoga of Dreaming. It is a distillation of the deepest teachings and art of lucid dreaming, delivered in clear and practical, yet poetic, prose. A delight to read, and filled with practical gems throughout. The exercises included in the text will introduce the novice to lucid dreaming practices-or enable the more advanced reader to experiment new approaches to Dreaming as a spiritual practice.

Both traditional and innovative spiritual seekers can find something of use in this training program of metaphysical exercises. These awareness exercises are for individual personal use in everyday situations and are based on a highly successful training program. Both esoteric and mundane, the exercises include such tasks as going to the supermarket, sitting in an empty bathtub, and pushing hands with the ineffable. This metaphysical program is perfect for veteran spiritual gamers, those seeking new experiences, or those simply looking for new spiritual adventures.

The memoir of the first scientist to collect and publish information on mind altering drugs, longevity, meditation techniques, and ecological living.

Explores the human psyche and the specific techniques through which one can achieve the highest possible levels of consciousness.

Seeking to draw parallels between the one and the whole, this work is as much a study of individual character as a critique of society and its institutions. Viewed through the lens of the enneagram, a personality system that divides people into nine character types, this analysis aligns each of the ailments and difficulties of the individual characters with the broader "ills of the world." In addition to providing a discussion of the theological and psychological background of the enneagram, this work examines the interaction between the various ennea-types and theology's deadly sins. Each character type is presented in light of specific habits and behaviors that diminish a person's ability to give and receive unconditional love. The ensuing essay on the character of nations and cultures presents a commentary on the perennial flaws of modern society and the "defective operation" of social institutions and governments. Rather than proposing a political or revolutionary agenda as a solution, this text advocates a healing process that begins with individuals and associations of people as the ultimate means of effecting the habits of larger social spheres.