Synopses & Reviews
The first practical guide to the transformative uses of salvia andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Explains how salvia connects you with your higher purpose and aids you in envisioning your unique path in life andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Describes appropriate methods of use, a shamanic diet to increase effectiveness, and the meaning of the symbols experienced during salviaandrsquo;s ecstatic embrace andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Explores recent clinical research into salviaandrsquo;s long-term positive psychological effects and its potential as a treatment for Alzheimerandrsquo;s, depression, and addiction andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Salvia divinorumandlt;/Iandgt; has been used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names--nearly all associated with the Virgin Mary, who has come to symbolize the spirit of salvia--this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural hallucinogen. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Providing the first practical guide to the shamanic, spiritual, and therapeutic uses of salvia, Ross Heaven shares his in-depth quest to connect with the spirit of this plant teacher. He explores recent clinical research into its many long-term psychological effects, such as increased insight and self-confidence, improved mood and concentration, and feelings of calmness and connection with nature, as well as salviaandrsquo;s potential for combating diseases like Alzheimerandrsquo;s, depression, and even cocaine addiction. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Reviewing the traditional Mazatec ceremonies surrounding salviaandrsquo;s harvest and use, Heaven describes appropriate methods of consumption, typical dosages, and the shamanic diet he used to increase salviaandrsquo;s effectiveness. Examining firsthand accounts of salvia journeys from around the world, he decodes the meaning of the symbolic images experienced during salviaandrsquo;s ecstatic embrace and details the interplay between salvia and the lucid dreaming state. Comparing salvia to ayahuasca and the San Pedro cactus, Heaven explains that salviaandrsquo;s greatest strength as a shamanic plant ally lies in its ability to connect you with your higher purpose and aid you in envisioning your unique path in life.
Review
andldquo;andlt;Iandgt;Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salviaandlt;/Iandgt; enriches its readers with a fuller picture including art works of both the author and others, diverse personal experiences, rich quotations from othersandrsquo; works, history, healing and rituals from South America and Europe.andrdquo;
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“Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia enriches its readers with a fuller picture including art works of both the author and others, diverse personal experiences, rich quotations from others’ works, history, healing and rituals from South America and Europe.” < b=""> Thomas B. Roberts, PhD <> , author of < i=""> The Psychedelic Future of the Mind, <> and < i=""> <> editor of < i=""> Spiritual Growth with Entheogens <>
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andldquo;Absolutely LOVING the andlt;Iandgt;Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salviaandlt;/Iandgt;! FANTASTIC work; really advanced shamanic knowledge, Our species really needed this book!andrdquo;
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andldquo;Join Ross Heaven as he examines the deepest aspects of one of the most powerful and least used plant hallucinogen in History. The tangles of experience weave a wonderful view on such a powerful teacher (Salvia). Just reading about it makes oneandrsquo;s mind go to another place of existence just like what the plant does. Delicious reading if you ask me. Enjoy the mystery as it deepens and learn about the potential for the medical value of the plant.andrdquo;
Synopsis
The first practical guide to the transformative uses of salvia
- Explains how salvia connects you with your higher purpose and aids you in envisioning your unique path in life
- Describes appropriate methods of use, a shamanic diet to increase effectiveness, and the meaning of the symbols experienced during salvia's ecstatic embrace
- Explores recent clinical research into salvia's long-term positive psychological effects and its potential as a treatment for Alzheimer's, depression, and addiction
Salvia divinorum has been used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names--nearly all associated with the Virgin Mary, who has come to symbolize the spirit of salvia--this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural hallucinogen.
Providing the first practical guide to the shamanic, spiritual, and therapeutic uses of salvia, Ross Heaven shares his in-depth quest to connect with the spirit of this plant teacher. He explores recent clinical research into its many long-term psychological effects, such as increased insight and self-confidence, improved mood and concentration, and feelings of calmness and connection with nature, as well as salvia's potential for combating diseases like Alzheimer's, depression, and even cocaine addiction.
Reviewing the traditional Mazatec ceremonies surrounding salvia's harvest and use, Heaven describes appropriate methods of consumption, typical dosages, and the shamanic diet he used to increase salvia's effectiveness. Examining firsthand accounts of salvia journeys from around the world, he decodes the meaning of the symbolic images experienced during salvia's ecstatic embrace and details the interplay between salvia and the lucid dreaming state. Comparing salvia to ayahuasca and the San Pedro cactus, Heaven explains that salvia's greatest strength as a shamanic plant ally lies in its ability to connect you with your higher purpose and aid you in envisioning your unique path in life.
About the Author
Ross Heaven is a psychologist and healer with extensive training in the shamanic, transpersonal, and psychospiritual traditions. The author of more than 10 books, including andlt;Iandgt;Plant Spirit Shamanismandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Cactus of Mysteryandlt;/Iandgt;, he teaches workshops on shamanism and plant medicines and coordinates trips to Peru to work with indigenous shamans. He lives in Spain and the United Kingdom.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Introduction: andlt;BRandgt;Before We Start Dreaming Together . . . andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;The Origin and Purpose of This Bookandlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Salvia divinorumandlt;/Iandgt;,andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;Bandgt;The Shepherdessandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;An Introduction to Divinerandrsquo;s Sage (The Shepherdess), Its Shamanic Uses, and Its Contemporary Form, Salvinorin A andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2 The Quest in Peruandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Beginning the Shamanic Exploration of Salvia (Salvinorin 20X Concentrate) in Iquitos andbull; The Search for the Spirit of the Plant and Its Applications for Healing andbull; A Diet of Salvia and Its Use andlt;BRandgt;with San Pedro and Ayahuasca andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3 The Quest in Spainandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Working in a Ceremonial Context (5Xandndash;100X Concentrate) andbull; Using the Mesa andbull; Ritual Experiences and the Beginning of a Dialogue with Salvia andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4 Continuing the Quest in Spainandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Salvia Healing: A Client Study andbull; Repeating the Diet and the Application of Salvia for Healing Anxiety, Depression, and Addictive Behavior (5X Concentrate and Leaves) andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5 Plant Spirit Wisdomandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Bringing Questers Together andbull; The Experiences of Participants in Salvia Ceremonies (5X and 20X Concentrates) andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6 The Questing of Othersandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Accounts from Salvia Users in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Greece, and Spain (Various Concentrates) andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7 The Teachings of The Shepherdess andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Threads and Themes from the Path of Sage andbull; Exploring the Evidence Based on the Accounts of Nearly 50 Users and Almost 100 Trip Reports andbull; What Is Salvia Telling Us? andbull; How Does It Heal? andbull; How Should We Interact with It? andbull; Its Messages for Humanity andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8 Dieting The Shepherdess: A DNA Fantasy andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The Purpose of the Ally and the Dietary Encounter with Ska Maria andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9 The Nature of the Ally: Some Questionsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;On Reflection, a Summary: What Can You Expect from Your Meeting with The Shepherdess? andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;10 Loose Endsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;A Note on the People Youandrsquo;ve Met in This Book andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Postscript: The Third Salvia Diet andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Appendix: A Dictionary of Salvia Symbols andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Notes andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Glossary andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Bibliography andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Index andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;About the Authorandlt;/Bandgt;