Alberto Villoldo
Medical anthropologist and best-selling author, who has dedicated over 30 years to studying the shamanic healing practices of indigenous cultures in the Amazon and Andes.
For more than 25 years, medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., has been studying the shamanic healing practices of indigenous people in the Amazon and Andes regions.
The Four Winds Society, founded by him, is an organization that dedicates itself to connecting ancient shamanic traditions with modern medicine and psychology.
The Four Winds Society Light Body School is a top pick for shamanic education, preparing ethical and wise energy medicine practitioners.
Some of Villoldo's published works include Power Up Your Brain, Shaman, Healer, Sage, The Four Insights, Courageous Dreaming, One Spirit Medicine, A Shaman's Miraculous Tools for Healing Soul Journeying, and The Illumination Process.
Book written by Alberto Villoldo
Power Up Your Brain
The Neuroscience of Enlightenment
Feb 01, 2011 | 264 PagesPeople have searched for enlightenment for thousands of years, but it seems to be an unreachable goal for most. According to depictions seen—monks sitting on meditation cushions, nuns kneeling in prayer, shamans communing with the universe—it's a state only attainable by a chosen few. Neuroscientist David Perlmutter and medical...Learn more about Power Up Your Brain
Topics discussed by Alberto Villoldo
Topics discussed by Alberto Villoldo in books and podcast appearances.
Brain
Sharpen your brain power! The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system, and with approximately 86 billion neurons, it is the most complex structure known in the...
Meditation
Bring yourself back to the present moment through mindfulness! Meditation is an effective stress management technique that can help you cope with the day-to-day stress of modern life. By regularly practicing...
Prayers
Say a kittle prayer for me! Prayer is often considered to be a way of connecting with God or the divine and can be seen as a form of communication. It is often used as a way of...
Spirituality
If you believe...anything is possible! Spirituality has often been seen as a way to connect with the divine or with a higher power. In recent years, however, spirituality has taken on a...
Alternative Medicine
Adding health to your life the natural way! Alternative medicine refers to medical practices that are not part of conventional Western medicine. These practices may include herbal remedies,...