References for Pineal Gland and Out of Body

Pineal Gland/Third Eye Useful References

A 9-minute video of the results of third eye opening through meditation: http://tinyurl.com/8n8h4ol

ABC Science Online, 12 July 2006. http://tinyurl.com/ftjag

Additional information about Huna symbols can be found http://tinyurl.com/97pzcbn

Ancient Hawaiian Huna methods are often taught at the Nine Gates Mystery School in California. Inquire here: http://www.ninegates.org/

Anodea, J. Eastern Body Western Mind: Psychology and The Chakra System As A Path To The Self. Berkeley, California, USA: Celestial Arts Publishing: 1996.

Axelrod, J. "The pineal gland". Endeavour 29 (108):1970.

Cunningham, P.M. Acupuncture Points: A Practical Guide to Classical and Modern Usage. Medford, MA. : 2000.

Davidson, R.J., Harrington A., eds. Visions of Compassion: Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature. New York: Oxford University Press USA: 2001.

Descartes R. Treatise of Man. New York: Prometheus Books: 2003.

Emerson, B. Self-Healing Reiki: Freeing the Symbols, Attunements, and Techniques. Frog Books: 2001.

Fuerstein. G. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Yoga. Paragon House NY, 1990.

Gamma through Delta brainwave training and its effects: http://www.hotbrainz,com

Griffiths, R.R., Richards, W.A., McCann, U., Jesse, R. “Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance." (PDF).

Psychopharmacology 187(3):268-83. 2006.

Hunt, V.H. The Human Energy Field and Health: Scientific validation of the healing energies of “chi” and “prana.” DVD available at http://www.malipupublishing.com

Jacobson, E. Progressive Relaxation. Chicago: University of Chicago Press: 1938.

Khanna, M. Yantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity. Inner Traditions: 2003.

Litscher, G. MDsc. “Shenting and Yintang: Quantification Of Cerebral Effects Of Acupressure, Manual Acupuncture, and Laserneedle Acupuncture Using High-Tech Neuromonitoring Methods.” Medical Acupuncture: 2005.

Lynn, S.J., Judith W. Rhue, J.W. Theories of Hypnosis: Current Models and Perspectives. Guilford Press: 1991.

Ma, K.-W. “The roots and development of Chinese acupuncture: from prehistory to early 20th century.” Acupuncture in Medicine 10:92–9: \1992.

Macchi M., Bruce J. "Human pineal physiology and functional significance of melatonin." Front Neuroendocrinol : 25 (3-4).

Marrone, R. D., Ed. Body of Knowledge, State University of New York Press: 1991.

Moore R.Y., Heller A., Wurtman R.J., Axelrod J. “Visual pathway mediating pineal response to environmental light.” Science 1967; 155 (759):220–3.

Morey, G.K. Mystic Americanism. Kessinger Publishing: 2003.

Motoyama, H. Theories of the Chakras: Bridge to Higher Consciousness. Quest Books: 1982.

Nichols, D. In Psychopharmacology, Volume 187, Number 3, August 2006

Om. If you are not familiar with the OM or AUM sound, here is a free audio you can either listen to, or download: http://mp3.tamilwire.com/chanting-om-vinayagar-murugan.html

Phillips, S. Extrasensory Perception of Quarks. Wheaton, Illinois, USA: Theosophical Publishing House: 1980. 

Rampa, L. The Third Eye. Ballantine Books: 1986.

Shri Anandi Ma is located at the Antioch, California Dhyanyoga Center. For information on teachings and Shaktipat Initiation, go to=> http://dyc.org/

Sieczka, H.G. Chakra Breathing. Mendocino, CA, Life-Rhythm: 1994.

Strassman, R. DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, 320 pages, Park Street Press: 2001.

Strassman, R., Wojtowicz, S., Luna, L.E., Frecska, E., Inner Paths to Outer Space: Journeys to Alien Worlds through Psychedelics and Other Spiritual Technologies. Park Street Press: 2008.

Strassman, S., “Hallucinogens” (chapter), in Mind-Altering Drugs: The Science Of Subjective Experience, Oxford University Press,: 2005.

Tapping expert Carol Tuttle on tapping your third eye chakra http://thecarolblog.com/tapping-in-your-positive-feelings/

Tapping to clear your chakras – great video and ebook http://tinyurl.com/2lyrmp

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Out of Body Useful References

Alvarado, C.S. “ESP and altered states of consciousness: An overview of conceptual and research trends.” Journal of Parapsychology, 62, 1998)

Bernardi, S.,”Shamanism and Parapsychology.” In Shapin, S. & Coly. L. (eds.), Parapsychology, Philosophy and Religious Concepts. New York: Parapsychology Foundation, 1987) Tart, C.T. On Being Stoned: A Psychological Study of Marijuana Intoxication (Palo Alto, CA.: Science and Behaviour Books, 1971)

Blackmore, S. “First Out-of-body Experience Induced In Laboratory Setting" (ScienceDaily, 2007-08-24)

Blackmore, S. J. “A postal survey of OBEs and other experiences” (Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 1984, 52)

Braud, W.G., Wood, R., and Braud, L.W. “Free response GESP performance during an experimental hypnagogic state induced by visual and acoustic ganzfeld techniques: A replication and extension.” Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, 1975, 69)

Bohm, D. Wholeness and the Implicate Order. (London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. 1980)

Brennan, J. H. Astral Doorways (Wellingborough, Northants: Aquarian Press, 1971)

Bruce, R. Astral Dynamics (Hampton Roads: Virginia, 2009)

Conway, D. Magic: An Occult Primer (London: Jonathan Cape, 1972, and Mayflower Books, St. Albans, 1974)

Dennett, P. Out-of-Body Exploring: A Beginner's Approach (Hampton Roads: Virginia, 2004)Persinger, M. “The neuropsychiatry of paranormal experiences” (Neuropsychiatric Practice and Opinion 13-4, 2001)

De Ridder, D, Van Laere, K, Dupont P, Menovsky T, and Van de Heyning P. “Visualizing out-of-body experience in the brain” (N Engl J Med. 2007 Nov 1; 357-18)

Fox, O. Astral Projection (New York: University Books Inc., 1962)

Glaskin, G.M. Windows of the Mind: The Christos Experience (London: Wildwood, 1974)

Green, C. E. Out-of-the-Body Experiences (London: Hamish Hamilton, 1968)

Harner, M. The Way of the Shaman. (San Francisco: Harper, 1980)

Irwin, H.J. “Some Psychological Dimensions of the Out-of-Body Experience” (Parapsychology Review, 1981, 12, No. 4)

Janis, J., Hartwell, J., Harary, S.B., Levin, J. and Morris, R.L. “A description of the Physiological Variables Connected with an Out-of-Body Study” in Research in Parapsychology 1973, Roll, W.G., Morris, R.L. and Morris, J.D., eds. (Metuchen, N. J.: Scarecrow Press, 1974)

Monroe, R.A. Journeys Out of the Body (New York: Doubleday, 1971)

Monroe, R. “Manual for "Gateway Experience Wave VI – Odyssey.” (Journey to Focus 21, 2004, The Monroe Institute)

Muldoon, S. and Carrington, H. The Phenomena of Astral Projection (London: Rider & Co., 1951)

Muldoon, S. and Carrington, H. The Projection of the Astral Body (London: Rider & Co., 1929)

Nelson. K. “Out-of-Body Experience and Arousal” (Neurology, 2007-03-06)

Ophiel. The Art and Practice of Astral Projection (New York: Samuel Weiser, 1961)

Osis, K. and Mitchell, J.L. “Physiological Correlates of Reported Out-of-Body Experiences’” (Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 1977, 49)

Palmer, J. and Dennis, M. “A Community Mail Survey of Psychic Experiences” (in Research in Parapsychology 1974, Morris, J. D., Roll, W. G. and Morris, R. L. eds. Metuchen, N. J.: Scarecrow Press, 1975)

Palmer, J. “ESP and Out-of-Body Experiences: EEG Correlates” (in Research in Parapsychology 1978, Roll, W. G. ed. Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press, 1979)

Salley, R.D. “REM Sleep Phenomena During Out-of-Body Experiences” (Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, 1982, 76, pp. 157-165)

Palmer, J. “The Out-of-Body Experience: A Psychological Theory” (Parapsychology Review, 1978, 9)

Tart, C.T. “States of Consciousness and State-specific Sciences” (Science, 1972, 176)

Tyrrell, G.N.M. Apparitions. (London: Society for Psychical Research, 1953)

Wheeler, J. as quoted by Peat, F.D. in “Synchronicity: The Bridge Between Matter and Mind. (New York: Bantam Books, 1987)

Wise, M., Abegg, M. Jr., and Cook, E. The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation. (San Francisco: HarperSanFrancsico, 1996)