Psychointegration Posted by Steve Beyer on Thursday, September 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment Anthropologist Michael Winkelman, at Arizona State University, says that shamanic practices — drumming, chanting, and the ingestion of sacred plants — create a special state of consciousness he calls transpersonal consciousness, and that these practices create this state of consciousness through the process of psychointegration — that is, by integrating a number of otherwise discrete modular brain functions. Anthropologist Homayun Sidky, at Miami University in Ohio, says that this theory, despite a surface plausibility, is without empirical justification. The argument raises a number of interesting questions, and is worth following. Winkelman’s position consists of two intertwined elements, one descriptive and one historical. Winkelman maintains that shamanic techniques for inducing transpersonal consciousness override this modularity through what he calls integrative brain processes. Sidky doesn’t buy it.
Overviews Psychology, Psychiatry Spirit & Healing » Entheogens & Existential Intelligence: The Use of “Plant Teachers” as Cognitive Tools Posted by Daniel Mirante on Thursday, June 17, 2010 · 5 Comments Used with permission. The official published version : Painting by Yvonne McGillivray Abstract In light of recent specific liberalizations in drug laws in some countries, this article investigates the potential of entheogens (i.e. psychoactive plants used as spiritual sacraments) as tools to facilitate existential intelligence. Introduction In this article I assess and further develop the possibility of an “existential” intelligence as postulated by Howard Gardner (1999a). “Entheogen” is a word coined by scholars proposing to replace the term “psychedelic” (Ruck, Bigwood, Staples, Ott, & Wasson, 1979), which was felt to overly connote psychological and clinical paradigms and to be too socio-culturally loaded from its 1960s roots to appropriately designate the revered plants and substances used in traditional rituals. Plant Teachers Existential Intelligence
Shaman's Garden Exotic Botanicals Incense and Smoking Resins Recipes - A general introduction to Ayahuasca Making an ayahuasca brew is a task by itself that usually involves a lot of time, patience and care. For those who are nevertheless considering the option, here are some of the preparation methods to give an idea of what it involves to make ayahuasca. The required ingredients can easily be purchased online at places such as Botanical Spirit. Natema Recipe of the Shuar The Shuar shamans (uwishin) split a 1- to 2-meter-long piece of Banisteriopsis caapi stem into small strips. B. caapi & M. hostilis recipe - by an anonymous member of the Erowid forum After examining your intentions, researching, and following the requisite dietary regimen, gather together: 50 grams of Banisteriopsis caapi (whole vine, not shredded/powdered)12 grams of Mimosa hostilis root bark (not shredded or powdered.) Be thankful for the experience, no matter what happens. This is a bit more complex than some recipes that call for syrian rue, but using real vine instead of syrian rue is worth it. Another recipe
Ayahuasca Vaults : Santo Daime Wins Court Decision, March 2009 - Related Documents (See Also): On March 18, 2009, a U.S. District Court judge, Owen Panner, found that the U.S. Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) protects the Santo Daime's use of DMT-containing ayahuasca as part of their sincere religious practices. This U.S. District Court (the lowest type of U.S. federal court) based its decision on a U.S. Judge Panner writes, "Guided by the unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court in a very similar case, Gonzales v. "Plaintiffs have established their prima facie claim by more than a preponderance of the evidence. "The government has failed to show that outright prohibition of the Daime tea is the least restrictive means of furthering its interests." "Plaintiffs are entitled to relief under RFRA. In 2011, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the lower court to re-issue their order because it was overly broad. You can read the full court decision here.
Chevalait - Produits à base de lait de jument par Chevalait ayahuasca music | Heart of the Initiate Warinei Wanare has been a good friend, teacher and shaman to us since our initial meeting in Colombia in 2004. Not only does he carry a strict diligence and dedication to these shamanic traditions, he brings his huge heart energy to this work. This is indeed a rare combination and shines through during his ceremonies. An ayahuasca ceremony in the traditional sense is a time when the tribe would gather together in an evening to drink the medicine for its healing, visionary and spiritual transformation effects. Each person's experience is highly individual and is a direct communication with the deepest parts of who they are. During these ceremonies the songs and music are forms of prayer that bring healing energies into the ceremonial space. Listen to the Hang Drum recording from our ayahuasca ceremonies in Colombia. Warinei and his assistants play music all night long during the ceremonies.
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