Trance-Portation: Learning to Navigate the Inner World

What? "Trance", an altered state of consciousness in which one experiences both outer and inner worlds in a different way. How? A graduated sequence of exercises that take the student from the basics of breath control, grounding, and centering to advanced journeying. Why? By learning to use cues to condition yourself, you gain control over your own consciousness and become able to move in and out of trance at will. These disciplines provide a foundation on which to build more specialized skills such as oracle work and deity possession, which will be covered in later books in this series. When? These exercises are the result of decades of experience learning and teaching trancework in seið workshops and elsewhere. Where? Available directly from our publisher, Weiser Books, or wherever fine occult and pagan books are sold. The ISBN is 9781578634057. Who? Anyone wishing more information and exercises in altering their own consciousness with our proven techniques--beginners and experienced persons alike.

From Our Publisher's Catalog:

The ability to move from the ordinary into an altered state of consciousness is one of the most valuable skills in both magic and religion. From the ceremonial magician to the shaman, using trance work to explore inner realms is essential to the magical process of healing, transcendence, and wisdom desired throughout diverse occult and spiritual traditions. Trance-Portation offers a comprehensive and multi-spirited way to enter the inner realm.

Blending the modern world with the ancient arts, Trance-Portation's first three chapters, "Travel Planning", "Crossing the Threshold", and "Getting Started", offer preparatory suggestions including meditations and relaxations, breathing, warding, shifting gears, and returning. Drawing on examples from varied traditions, from Western Mystery to Native American, Ancient Celtic to Eastern Mysticism, and peppered with folklore and tales from popular science fiction stories, Trance-Portation explores spiritual journey work extensively, offering readers the chance to find their own ways into the inner realm, encounter their own guides and fellow travelers, and establish relationships with the powers they may meet.

Sample Chapters

Read the Introduction and Chapter One here for free!

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