I have always heard of this place and had read some things about it years ago in National Geographic magazine, but here the author shares her experiences and the teachings that she learned that give us another way to experience it without traveling there. I have found it a good source at times to refer back to this book to disconnect from all of the noise that goes on. A really good book.

This is a treasure! We’ve stepped away from our connectedness to the earth and it’s proven in so many ways, yet we fail to do something with the messages we’re sent from the universe.

If you enjoy history, especially temples and shamanic lands, you’ll definitely want to pick this title up. Unlike my traditional novels, this took me on a journey through ancient lands that I wouldn’t have otherwise experienced.

5 BIG Stars for this!

This book made me want to visit Peru. I found myself referring to Google and You Tube to see the sites described. I found it interesting to read about Shamanism. I have visited places that felt very spiritual to me and I enjoyed reading about the history and meditative spirituality of this book.

I have been very interested in exploring the myths, lore and spiritual practices of other culture in recent years. One of which I have not yet had the opportunity to explore was the traditions of Peru. I had been very interested to learn about spirituality, healing and lore from the Shaman’s of Peru. Shaman tend to be old and their practices are passed down over generations and are rarely affected by the world around them (I.e. industrialization, modern politics and economy, technology). There are rumors ( I don’t know what else to call them) of Shaman who live in the Andes and continue to practice the same rituals as their ancestors from a century ago. To me this is fascinating and I was eager to learn more. However, had I known this was more of a first person account or a collection of other peoples experiences, I would not have chosen this book.

If you are looking for a more scientific approach, or analysis on Shamans in Peru, I do not recommend this book. I would place this book more in the memoir category than in science and history, or education.

Shamanic Mysteries of Peru is an interesting book about the practices and traditions of the Andes and its' ancient civilizations. It is also a personal memoir of the authors' visits to various spiritual places and their own experiences. They include a variety of guided mediations, and excellent information on each of the famous spiritual sites including Machu Picchu. It is an easy read and a good well balanced book. Perfect for anyone interested in shamanism or planning a trip to visit the spiritual sites in Peru.

I’m interested in ancient mythologies and belief systems, so I read this book wanting to learn about the religion and culture of the Incas. In that regard I wasn’t disappointed, since some sections explain how Inca cities were designed, their spirit animals and their beliefs in other realms. Their technology was amazing and their legacy impressive. But I should have read the synopsis more carefully, because the main part of this volume is devoted to the authors’ personal experiences and beliefs. Now, their experiences were interesting, even if some parts were too new-agey for me. But the detailed guides to meditation based on the Incan belief system were wasted on me. People who like this practice might find it useful, I’m just not that kind of person, which means that I’m the wrong reader. I still found a lot to enjoy, it just wasn’t what I was expecting.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Bear & Company!

A woman writing about the sacred feminine and it's someone other than Drunvalo Melchizedek! What a gem.

I am so happy that this book is coming out. I really connected with the author because I too have taken a sacred journey to the Yucatan and can attest to the trials and tribulations she has experinced as well, although my experiences were different. I can attest to the journey really breaking down those parts of you where the ego really holds on ( in an unhealthy way.) To break that you have to climb that mountain and not look back. Focus on the present.

This is the second time I am hearing that there is a sacred feminine university on the earth that is connected to the divine feminine.

I loved the photos in conjunctiom with the text. They really add another level of understanding and connection with the story of what cities and areas the author was in... I definitely will be getting this book for a friend who went with me on this sacred trip, as it reminds me so much of our trip to Chichen Itza.

Thank you to NetGalley for this free e-ARC AND to Bear and Company in exchange for an honest review.
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This is a really interesting teaching and guiding book about Sharmanic practice.

The book comes following the authors trip to Peru. I really enjoyed the chapter about Andean Cosmology, including guided Sharmanic journeys and exercises which were very comforting (these exercises would really lend themselves to being in audio book format) but they were enjoyable anyway.

I found the layout of this book (on kindle) quite tricky. Not in terms of content - which was fine, but in terms of page layout. This could just be because I received this as an E Arc. Certain photos didn't appear and the "For review only" littered throughout the book - in the middle of sentences - made it almost impossible to read it easily.

Overall (discounting the layout issues - which I imagine will be sorted before publication) I give this book 4*. An interesting read for anyone who has an interest in Sharmanic practice or just spirituality.

With thanks to Netgalley, publisher and author for the ARC.

Interesting book, especially after a trip to Peru two years ago. We visited a lot of these places so interesting to get additional context... might even make me go back. Thanks

Shamanic Mysteries of Peru is an adventure story and teaching guide all in one.I read this book with the intent of doing the exercises as I went along, however I decided to read it first, then do the exercises.
To begin with the authors give their background and reasons for the teachings enclosed. The story is familiar to me as synchronicity is found often when important teachings are ready to be revealed Ive found. To think that an unbroken lineage of teachings exist still is awesome IMO. The teachings generously given the author by the elders and spiritual healers she encountered are very healing. As I started doing the exercises I found myself becoming more grounded .As each exercise evolved the Gods of the Peruvian people and their environment made more sense to me. I will never be able to go to Peru but I found this book to be an enjoyable and positive adventure that I could take at home in these troublesome times.

An interesting book regarding the Shaman practices and traditions of the Andes. Some of the images did not show with my Kindle, and at times the cursing felt out of place. Also, the voices in the author's head at times felt odd. A notion or feeling would have seemed more likely than an actual voice of a long ago goddess. Just saying. Otherwise, I liked the book overall and would recommend it.