Amazon.com description: Product Description: This book is an account of the author's personal journey through Peru and an introduction to the secret teachings and ancient traditions of the Incas. It explains the steps that are needed to incorporate a new spiritual practice into your life. It will teach you to embrace a new tradition by making a commitment to re-examine your personal values and goals. You'll find valuable information about initiation, tool gathering, choosing a totem, shamanic work, astral viewing, power rituals, recapitulation, ayahuasca use, and the drawing of natural energies. A guide for both beginners and knowledgeable practitioners this is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in Shamanism, the work of Carlos Castaneda, Neo-Paganism, the magic and mystery of Peru, or any other Earth-spirited traditions.