Table of Contents
Foreword Ralph Metzner xv
Preface Kristina Hunter xvii
Introduction: Weaving Worlds 1
Chapter 1 Original Rituals: Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth 21
Chapter 2 Midwifing the Soul: The Role of the Guide 39
Chapter 3 Illuminating the Path: The Holistic Model for a Balanced Life 55
Chapter 4 Leaving Home: The Essentials of Preparation 83
Chapter 5 Flesh and Bones: Physical Preparation 91
Chapter 6 Turning Inward: Mental and Emotional Preparation 99
Chapter 7 Approaching the Altar: Spiritual Preparation 109
Chapter 8 Tending the Web: Community Preparation 119
Chapter 9 Nourishing Our Roots: Environmental Preparation 125
Chapter 10 Entering the Unknown: Journey into an Expanded State 131
Chapter 11 Teachings and Healings: Categories of Transformative Experience 145
Chapter 12 Returning Home: The Art of Integration 177
Chapter 13 Coming to Our Senses: Integrating Body-Centered Experiences 189
Chapter 14 The Truth Within: Integrating Mind-Centered Experiences 201
Chapter 15 The Farthest Shore: Integrating Spirit-Centered Experiences 221
Chapter 16 The Beauty of Interdependence: Integrating Community-Centered Experiences 233
Chapter 17 Nature's Mirror: Integrating Environment-Centered Experiences 245
Chapter 18 Conclusion: Sharing Our Transformation with the World 257
Bibliography 265
Notes 267
Acknowledgments 281
About the Authors 283