The Shaman Within ─ A Physicist's Guide to the Deeper Dimensions of Your Life, the Universe, and Everything

Within every person-as well as every animal, rock, machine, particle, or planet-is a spirit that seeks to connect and communicate with the rest of the universe. Dr. Claude Poncelet calls this "the shaman within." With his first book, this visionary scientist and shamanic teacher offers an emergent new approach for connecting to the wisdom and power of the spiritual forces in our lives. Filled with practical instruction, stories from a lifetime of exploration, and guidance for transformative journeys into non-ordinary reality, The Shaman Within explores:

. Modern shamanism-an ever-changing practice that welcomes both scientific discoveries and our personal experience

. Shapeshifting-a powerful method for building empathy,gathering insight, and experiencing our fundamental relation to every part of reality

. Using shamanism to enhance your work and family life, reveal novel solutions to challenges, heal the environment, and more

"As both scientist and shamanic practitioner, I see no inconsistency between science and spiritual knowledge," says Dr. Poncelet. "In fact, when shamanism and science inform each other, we gain a far greater access to the wonder and possibility of reality." In The Shaman Within, this extraordinary teacher invites you to discover the 21st-century evolution of shamanic practice-one that will delight you, empower you, and open your eyes to new dimensions of our strange and marvelous universe.

Claude Poncelet, PhD, is a physicist specializing in nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology who taught at the university level. Dr. Poncelet is involved in many environmental initiatives, and served as chief staff liaison on President Clinton's Council on Sustainable Development. He has taught shamanism in Europe and North America for more than 25 years along with his wife, Noelle. He resides in Mill Valley, California.