{"title":"Ross Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoss Heaven’s works explore the profound connection between spirituality and healing, inviting readers into the ancient practices of shamanism and plant spirit wisdom. 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They explain the techniques shamans use to establish connections to plant spirits and provide practical exercises as well as a directory of traditional Amazonian and Caribbean healing plants and their common North American equivalents so readers can explore the world of plant spirits and make allies of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461254922476,"sku":"9781594771187","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594771187-plant-spirit-shamanism.jpg?v=1774963786"},{"product_id":"shamanic-quest-for-the-spirit-of-salvia-by-ross-heaven-9781620550007","title":"Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia\u003c\/i\u003e by Ross Heaven delves into the use of Salvia divinorum, a plant used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names, most associated with the Virgin Mary—who symbolises the spirit of salvia—this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural hallucinogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the first practical guide to the shamanic, spiritual, and therapeutic uses of salvia. Ross Heaven shares his in-depth quest to connect with the spirit of this plant teacher. He explores recent clinical research into its many long-term psychological effects, such as increased insight and self-confidence, improved mood and concentration, and feelings of calmness and connection with nature. Salvia's potential for combating diseases like Alzheimer's, depression, and even cocaine addiction is also investigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing the traditional Mazatec ceremonies surrounding salvia's harvest and use, Heaven describes appropriate methods of consumption, typical dosages, and the shamanic diet he used to increase salvia's effectiveness. 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The book offers insights into how salvia helps in envisioning one's path, describes methods of use and dietary recommendations to enhance its effect, and explores the recent clinical research on its long-term psychological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471538995436,"sku":"9781620550007","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781620550007-shamanic-quest-for-the-spirit-of-salvia.jpg?v=1775246285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ross-heaven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}