Get High Now (without drugs) - Couverture souple

Nestor, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0811867137 ISBN 13 : 9780811867139

Editeur : Chronicle Books, 2009

Synopsis

This book provides more than 200 ways to safely alter human perception through sensory stimulation - without drugs or alcohol. Culled from science, physiology, spiritual practices, and the audio visual arts, these 'all natural' highs playfully and safely explore the mind-body connection. Each entry introduces concepts such as lucid dreaming, optical and auditory illusions, controlled breathing, meditation, time compression, and physical and mental exercises, explaining why they work and how to do them - along with fun, first-hand commentary by the author.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Get High Now is an illustrated, mind-blowing magic carpet ride of more than 175 ways to alter human perception and consciousness without drugs or alcohol. Culled from science, physiology, spiritual practices, and the audio visual arts, these 'all natural' highs playfully and safely explore the mind-body connection to entertaining and illuminating effect. Accessible and well-researched, each entry introduces concepts such as lucid dreaming, optical and auditory illusions, controlled breathing, meditation, time compression, and physical and mental exercises, explaining the ways in which they affect our minds and bodies and how to do them. Readers follow the author and his 'HighLab' testing team through mind-bending and sometimes hilarious investigations, such as how to lull the mind into hallucinatory states with audio loops; why multiple bee stings lead to euphoric states; what cheeses to eat to induce psychedelic lucid dreams; how to control your breathing to create an out-of-body experience; and many more. Including solo, tandem, and group highs, Get High Now features hundreds of ways to calm or stimulate the senses and open new windows to experiencing the world.

Biographie de l'auteur :

James Nestor has written for Dwell, the San Francisco Chronicle, NPR's Marketplace, Outside, and Salon. He lives in San Francisco.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Chronicle Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0811867137
• ISBN 13: 9780811867139
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 267