Here is a one-of-a-kind encyclopedic survey of the world's many spiritual and mystical traditions. Different forms of astrology, as well as new-age methods of healing and divining, are included, each accompanied by illuminating, full-color illustrations. Reader will also find techniques to enhance meditation, and articles detailing the accumulated wisdom passed down to us from the ancient Orient, Native American cultures, African peoples, the ancient Celts, and Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic traditions. Individual sections in this beautiful book are devoted to such practices as --Feng Shui -- an ancient Chinese art of harmonizing colors and objects in the home to promote spiritual inner peaceMeditation -- methods developed from various sects of Buddhism that help individuals concentrate on deeper levels of existenceCrystal Healing -- to promote health and protect against all forms of adversityEssential Oils -- to eliminate stress and promote relaxation ... and many moreThis volume explains scores of therapies in layman's terms and tells how to achieve their beneficial effects through practical exercises. It surveys New Age practices in all regions of the world, and is filled with more than 350 beautiful, full-color illustrations.
