Ema's Odyssey: Shamanism for Healing and Spiritual Knowledge
“Ema’s Odysseyis an invaluable source of information about non-ordinary realities that should not be missing in the library of any spiritual seeker.”—Stanislav Grof, MD, author ofPsychology of the Future, When the Impossible Happens,andHealing Our Deepest Wounds “A beautiful and remarkable account. It reminds us that wisdom and mystery are so close, and like shamans of old, we can journey there too.”—Jack Kornfield, PhD, author ofA Path with Heart “This fascinating account of contemporary shamanic practice in the service of healing is a wise and illuminating introduction to this ancient tradition. Dr. Harner’s book is a unique and important contribution to our understanding of shamanism and spiritual freedom.”—Frances Vaughan, PhD, psychologist and author ofShadows of the Sacred“No where else will you find a more compelling and illuminating account of the inherent wisdom, spiritual democracy, and transformative power found within the experience of shamanic journeying—the most ancient of spiritual practices! Not only a must read for students and practitioners of shamanism, but for anyone, personally or professionally, who is interested in spiritual liberation, personal growth, self-discovery, and self-healing.”—Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist and president of the Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education & Research “Ema’s Odysseycaptivates and delivers us into the sparkling mystery of our very existence.”—Barbara Berger, LAc, acupuncturist and specialist in the healing benefits of microcurrent therapy “A powerful and inspiring collaboration filled with wisdom and sure to touch the heart.”—Randy Cherner, founder of the Cherner Institute, a center for the practice of somatic education “This book is an important map of the far reaches of inner territories, as well as an expression of the intricate and rich poetry of the soul.”—Christina Grof, PhD, author ofThe Thirst for Wholeness, The Eggshell Landing,and coauthor ofSpiritual EmergencyandHolotropic Breathwork “Ema’s Odysseybeautifully demonstrates the visionary, healing, and transformative power of the images and experiences that can emerge during shamanic journeys and shows, for the first time, how these experiences can evolve and can resolve multiple issues over multiple journeys.”—Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, University of California, Irvine, author ofThe World of Shamanism