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The Pre-Linguistic Mind: 200,000 Years Ago, Animistic Fire Gazing Meditation and Altered States of Consciousness

Fire Gazing Meditation has it’s roots in Ancient Animistic Traditions, before written records were established… before language itself.

This Visionary Narrative Phase is symbolic, mythological, allegorical, metaphorical… leading to psychological and spiritual transformation.

The Geometric Phase of a Visionary Experience sees the emergence of simple, abstract forms that gradually evolve into intricate patterns

The Visionary Experience, profound perceptual shifts, heightened awareness, a journey into the depths of the mind…

Aldus Huxley, English author and explorer of Altered States of Consciousness… chronicling his mystical experiences

Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs) and Non-Ordinary Mental Expressions (NOMEs) are extraordinary states of the mind…

Fasting was a powerful tool for purification within Ancient Egypt… bringing them into more connection with the Divine.

Esdaile State is a profound state of hypnosis characterized by deep relaxation and unresponsiveness… sometimes called a ‘Hypnotic-coma’

Circumambulating Swayambhunath, or ‘Monkey Temple’ in Kathmandu (city of Temples)… a strangely euphoric feeling accompanied this.

The Monroe Institute is dedicated to exploring the human mind and consciousness with the Gateway Process even drawing CIA attention.

Quantum entanglement is one of the most perplexing concepts in physics… but have you heard about Quantum Consciousness?

The Hypnagogic State is the moment between wakefulness and sleep… a space where consciousness begins to fade

Om (AUM) chanting has resonated through spiritual practices for millennia: this ancient practice has many benefits and induces ASC

Throughout history, there have been intriguing examples of individuals entering trance states through the power of words alone.

Third Eye Massage: In a really small temple space… sonically designed in a way that created really deep altered states in us.

Nada Yoga, literally translates as: the Yoga of Sound. A mystic practice of deep listening and cultivating receptivity.