| The Deep Self: Consciousness Exploration in the Isolation Tank Contributor(s): Lilly, John Cunningham (Author) |
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ISBN: 0895561166 ISBN-13: 9780895561169 Publisher: Gateways Books & Tapes OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: First published more than 20 years ago and now with a new introduction by the author, this classic work presents the methods and conclusions of more than 25 years of experimentation with the isolation tank meditative experience. Drawing on the personal testimony of many who tried it, including Burgess Meredith, Gregory Bateson, E. J. Gold, and Jerry Rubin, the evidence shows how, by eliminating the presence of shifting physical input patterns, the tank allows participants to dive deep into their subconscious and focus immediately on their inner perceptions. The different domains of reality and how various experiences with solitude affect different people are discussed along with practical details on the standards for isolation tank manufacture and use. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation |
| Dewey: 154.4 |
| Series: Consciousness Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9" (1.05 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First published more than 20 years ago and now with a new introduction by the author, this classic work presents the methods and conclusions of more than 25 years of experimentation with the isolation-tank meditative experience. Drawing on the personal testimony of many who tried it, including Burgess Meredith, Gregory Bateson, E. J. Gold, and Jerry Rubin, the evidence shows how, by eliminating the presence of shifting physical input patterns, the tank allows participants to dive deep into their subconscious and focus immediately on their inner perceptions. The different domains of reality and how various experiences with solitude affect different people are discussed along with practical details on the standards for isolation tank manufacture and use. |
