Download or read book Where the Spirits Ride the Wind written by Felicitas D. Goodman and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1990-08-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author discovered a method by which spirit-conductive altered conscious states can be studied. During the course of her experimentation, the author and her coworkers discovered thirty postures which made possible what she terms psychological archeology. They found that their visionary experiences were not merely personal visions but in many cases were manifestations of some of the most ancient myths of Western folklore and non-Western religious traditions. Individuals during these trances were experiencing a recreation of the sacred part of the lifeways of the hunters and gatherers. This book includes a practical guide on how to achieve such ecstatic experiences.--Provided by publisher.