Ayahuasca Awakening

Journeying into the depths of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, distilling meaning from dreams, and drawing deeply from transpersonal studies, ritual entheogen use, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and scientific research are the foundations for Ayahuasca Awakening: A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery and Self-Care. In this two-part guidebook for personal and spiritual development, Reverend Jessica Rochester, D.Div draws from her life experiences as well as the expertise of a wide variety of transpersonal and scientific professionals. Volume One: Self-Discovery and Self-Mastery explores the mystery of incarnation, the "maps" of the self, emerging paradigms of consciousness, the role of the Light and shadow in spiritual development, cycles of change, mediumship, the power of the will and restoring authenticity.

Experiential journalist Rak Razam sets out to document the thriving business of 21st-century hallucinogenic shamanism starting with a trip to the annual Amazonian Shaman Conference in Iquitos, Peru, where he meets a motley crew of "spiritual tourists," rogue scientists, black magicians, and indigenous and Western healers and guides, all in town to partake of the ritual--and the medicine--of ayahuasca, "the vine of souls." Combining his personal story with the history of Amazonian shamanism, Razam takes the reader along on an entertaining, enlightening adventure. In areas of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, the traditional herbal brew known as ayahuasca or yajé is legally used to heal physical ailments and to cleanse and purify the spirit by connecting it to the web of life. Sting and Tori Amos have admitted sampling it in Latin America, as has Paul Simon, who chronicled the experience in his song "Spirit Voices." Aya Awakenings works as a cautionary tale, a travelogue, and a memoir, but primarily acts as a portal through which readers are able to gain more information about the perils and the promise of spiritual reconnection through ayahuasca. "A memorable--and deeply personal--journey into the hearts and minds of those who carry on the shamanic traditions of ayahuasca."--Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Contents Foreword by Dennis McKenna Preface by Rak Razam Departure 1 Seekers of the Mystery; 2 Wheel of Fortune; 3 Jungle Fever; 4 Space Cadets; 5 Cosmovision; 6 Hamburger Universe; 7 Surfing; 8 Ayahuasca Disco; 9 Logos; 10 Night of the Black Puma; 11 Downtime; 12 Seeds; 13 Beasts Initiation; 14 Shaman School; 15 Snakes and Ladders; 16 Heart of Darkness; 17 Return to the Source; 18 The Love Creek Session; 19 The High Frontier; 20 Stairway to Heaven; 21 Going Down to the River to Pray; 22 The Hero's Journey Return 23 Secret Women's Business; 24 The Prime Directive; 25 One River; 26 When Stones Dream; 27 Paying the Earth; 28 Talking with Kevin; 29 Illuminated; 30 Final Flight Index Bibliography Author's Note

If you ever asked yourself who you really are on the inside and wanted to get down to the bottom of this question in a raw, honest and transparent way, Ayahuasca Awakening will take you through the journey of realizing the answer to your question... With this book you will learn all about the powerful medicine of Ayahuasca that originates in the Amazon rainforest... Have you ever contemplated on the thought that there must be more to life than this? Are we much more than just this limited form that walks aimlessly on this earth? Do you want to be able to realize the immense energy that resides in you? When you enter into the multiple level healing world of Ayahuasca, you can connect with this infinite energy which will transform your health as well as your physical and spiritual wellbeing in a way you could never imagine... If it's healing of a past traumatic event, disease that you've been battling, or you simply want to know your purpose in this life, then this is the book you need to get the results that you're searching for... Everything you need to know about what to expect during the ceremony as well as preparation and integration tips are included inside. This guide will give you the insight into the complete picture of the world of the healing medicine of Ayahuasca... This book is a one-stop shop for anything the potential journeyer might need to know about this amazing and transformative sacrament. It has been used in the jungle for countless generations, and only in modern times have Westerners been able to access this life-changing experience. With this book as your guide, you'll have everything you need to know to begin planning your own experience... Grab your copy of Ayahuasca Awakening now!

The second of a two-part guidebook on the role of entheogens and non-ordinary states of consciousness in self-discovery, self-mastery and self-care, is a continuation of Reverend Jessica Rochester D.Div's spiritual and scientific treatise. She draws from her life experience as well as the expertise of a wide variety of transpersonal and scientific professions. Volume Two: Self-Care and The Circle of Wholeness presents the four-fold practice of self-care; the principles of self-awareness, self-love, self-respect, and self-responsibility. This volume describes in detail how the practice of these four principles can assist in achieving and maintaining greater health and well-being on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, creative, and spiritual. The reader is invited to walk the Circle of Wholeness, discovering the body/mind/soul connection to nature, the environment and community as well as learning how healthy habits, wholesome lifestyle patterns, interpersonal relationships, and everyday choices can enhance well-being.

Sister Jaguars Journey is the fiercely honest story of Sister Judy Bisignanoa Dominican nun who, after spending sixty-eight years looking for God in all the wrong places, finally found the peace and divine connection she was looking for in Ecuadors Amazon rainforest. It all starts with a simple invitation to visit the Achuar community in the Amazon jungle. Here, in this place, with these special people, using the plant medicine ayahuasca, she was propelled onto a new path. Guided by the indigenous wisdom of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the sacred rituals of the Achuar people, she confronts and lets go of her turbulent, abusive, and angry past, ultimately discovering that her lifes purpose was not to become an American educator, author, and nun but rather, a compassionate human being. In many ways, Sister Jaguars Journey is the story of one nuns transformational passage from self-rejection to self-acceptance and from self-blame to self-love. It is, perhaps, the journey of each of us as we search for peace in this life and beyond. The Achuar call her Hermana OtorangoSister Jaguar, and so will you.

"Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that will awaken your spirit, expand your consciousness, and ignite the profound power of transformation within you. In 'Awakening with Ayahuasca: A Guide to Healing, Wisdom, and Transformation, ' the tapestry of the Amazon rainforest comes to life in all its vibrant splendor, revealing its ancient secrets and the timeless wisdom of its indigenous and spirit guardians. This is not just a book; it is a luminous guide-a beacon of light for those who seek to transcend the boundaries of the ordinary and delve into the extraordinary. Within these pages, you will find the keys to unlocking the deepest chambers of your heart and soul, receive sacred empowerments and blessings from the queen Ayahuasca herself, connect to spirit and elder shaman's most sacred wisdom, harnessing the transformative force of the sacred Ayahuasca brew, a potent elixir with the power to heal, inspire, and illuminate. As you traverse the pages, you'll encounter the timeless teachings of shamanic masters and the spirits of nature itself, the rich tapestry of the Amazon's healing traditions, and the profound insights of a guide who has spent years honing his expertise. This is an invitation to embark on your own quest for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening, under the guidance of a master who has walked the path before you. Our shamans have spent years of research, living with shaman elders within the tribes, investing hundreds of thousands of euros, and dedicating many valuable years of time and energy to gather this wisdom. This invaluable knowledge is now being made available to you in a single book. We wish we had something like this available when we began our journey, but we are grateful that we can share this with you and be pathfinders on your quest. The wisdom within these pages isn't merely theoretical; it's the result of genuine, heartfelt experiences and profound spiritual revelations. It's an odyssey that transcends the boundaries of the mundane, lifting you into the realm of the extraordinary. In every word, in every chapter, you will feel the heartbeat of the Amazon, the whispers of the jungle, and the profound wisdom that resonates through the generations. It's an invitation to embrace your highest potential, to uncover the treasures hidden within your own being, and to set forth on a path that holds the promise of healing, enlightenment, and transformation together with Ayahuasca, the queen of the forest, and her vast team of spirits. This book isn't just a read; it's a journey. An adventure. An initiation into the mysteries of the Amazon and the profound potential of the human spirit. With each page, you'll sense the subliminal call to take a step closer to your own awakening, your wisdom, and your transformation, and to remember that you are fully loved and guided in every step of this journey. 'Awakening with Ayahuasca: A Guide to Healing, Wisdom, and Transformation' is more than just a book; it's a timeless companion for those who yearn to explore the frontiers of their soul and connect with the ancient wisdom that resides within. To receive valuable shamanic empowerments guided by the queen Ayahuasca herself and the energy and blessings from those healers who have contributed to putting it together, get ready to immerse yourself in a story of healing, growth, and profound self-discovery. This book is the key to unlocking the foundation needed for the extraordinary journey with Ayahuasca. Buy it now, and embark on a spiritual journey that promises to change your life forever."

In a rapidly polarizing world, Melmin finds his way through dead-ends of following others' expectations during a full naval career, only to discover that happiness is in a deep Spiritual connection - one that he never could have seen coming. Beginning in mid-1988, "Melmin" launched into adulthood fresh from his long high school years by immediately donning the Navy dungarees. His goals were clear: combat, foreign and exotic locales, and maybe a Medal of Honor. Twenty years later he retired with things he never expected. Two failed marriages, a lost young adult child, and a failed attempt at SEAL training brought him face to face with a lifetime of failures and an unknown future. Unsure if he should punch out or push forward, something totally unexpected occurred. Through an abrupt and painfully unwitting renunciation of his entire possessions, he was shown the Light of God and given two choices. Looking back at his life and the "teachers" who showed him the hard way to live, he opts for the path of Knowledge...except it requires a death of ego harder than anything before. Follow along and watch Melmin go from destruction to the ultimate Creation: of an Enlightened being. "A true warrior does not hate his enemy. He is not neutral to his enemy. He loves his enemy as he loves himself. He sees in his enemy a mirror, a reflection of desire to survive and of fear to die in vain. His true enemy, he realizes, is himself." ~Melmin

In "Awakening with Ayahuasca" energy therapist and healer Alicia Benova speaks about her spiritual journey. Born in Eastern Europe, Alicia had to contend with personal pain and hardship which tested the limits of her endurance and led to her involvement with energy therapy. Driven by anguish to the far-away reaches of the Amazon, Alicia travelled across continents in hope of healing her wounds. Alicia's quest culminated deep in the Peruvian jungle in her life-changing encounters with ayahuasca and shamanism. In the process of narrating her story, Alicia touches on topics and questions that will be of interest to those who contemplate exploring shamanic healing and the sacred ancient medicine of ayahuasca.