num_pages: 367
description: The Way of the Psychonaut is one of the most important books ever written about the human psyche and the spiritual quest. The new understandings were made possible thanks to Albert Hofmanns discovery of LSDthe microscope and telescope of the human psycheand other psychedelic substances. This comprehensive work is a tour de force through the worlds of psychology psychotherapy Holotropic Breathwork maps of the psyche birth sex and death transpersonal experiences psychospiritual death and rebirth reincarnation karma mystical states archetypes spiritual emergency art artists and higher creativity. Although written in his late eighties Psychonaut is possibly Grofs greatest contribution. The commanding breadth and depth of knowledge is astounding the tone of his writing easy and accessible and the narratives brightened with intriguing personal accounts amusing anecdotes and brilliant case studies. Grof reviews the history of depth psychotherapy the important revisions that are needed to make it more effective and why the inner quest is such an essential activity. Arguably one of the fathers of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy its most experienced practitioner and deeply deserving of a Nobel Prize in medicine he has successfully unveiled a new and sweeping paradigm in self-exploration and healing. The vast and useful knowledge in this book is sure to be an invaluable and treasured resource for all serious seekers. The second volume of this encyclopedia focuses on the observations and experiences from the research of holotropic states that indicate an urgent need for a radical revision of some basic assumptions of mainstream psychiatry and psychology. It also suggests the areas in which these changes are needed and describes their nature.
language: English
title: The Way of the Psychonaut Volume Two: Encyclopedia for Inner Journeys
publisher: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies