The Tradition and Science of Music during a Trip
We explore the traditional role music plays in ceremony, the science of music, and how to create the perfect playlist for your next trip.
A Psychedelic May Revolutionize Obesity Treatment
A study has found that a psychedelic substance may be more effective as an obesity treatment than the pharmaceutical drugs currently available.
Yoga in Egypt
The Bible talks about Egyptian priests as wise men who were able to perform magic, make themselves invisible, and cast spells by uttering incantations or mantras. Many ancient yogic scriptures describe similar accomplishments as a result of yoga practices.
The Long and Winding Road to Good Sex
Over the years, my sexuality has changed and changed and changed again. Sometimes it does get weird, in a delightful way. When I greet sex with openness and acceptance, the possibilities are endless.
Cannabis as a Tool to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
CBD and other cannabis-based medicines have the potential to be a major tool in the battle against the current epidemic of pharmaceutical drug abuse and overdose in the United States.
The Origins of Yoga Nidra
The origins of yoga nidra are lost in time immemorial, and one could also say that they are lost in the mysterious source of time itself.
Monsoon of Himalayan Mushroom Gravy
Crowds of Nepalese are caravanning to remote Himalayan meadowlands in the cool springtime after the snow melts. The aim is extracting one of the most precious commodities on earth: a fungus in the peculiar form of a caterpillar.
Healing the Hurt at the Center of Addiction
In shamanic traditions, addiction is considered to be a spiritual illness, like PTSD, depression, or anxiety.
The Physics of Sound: How and Why Sound Heals
Every object—including every organ, bone, and tissue in our body—has resonance, or a natural vibratory state. When the body is healthy and balanced, these vibrations are in harmony with each other.
The Ancient Eastern Science of the Nervous System
When we are mindlessly out of sync with the here and now we are unaware of the cravings and aversions that our subconscious continues to fuel and that drive our unconscious reactions toward the world.
