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In the News

Lasers reveal invisible Stonehenge carvings

In October, 2003, laser scanning revealed ancient carvings on the pillars of Stonehenge that are invisible to the naked eye.

The experiment scanned just part of three of the 83 stones that make up the famous prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, UK. The archaeologists, from the Wessex Archaeology and Archaeoptics companies, hope a full survey could provide compelling evidence that Stonehenge was a memorial for the dead, at least at the time the carvings were made.

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Lord Shiva is linked to the most ancient legends relating to Varanasi. In times beyond time, this was a vast jungle where the Lord Shiva manifested Himself as Lord VishvaNath - Lord of the whole world. At the confluence of the rivers Varan and Asi, a small town was created, centring its self around the ancient Linga of Lord VishvaNath. In times to come, this became a major temple town and a centre of great learning. Most monastic orders have at least a token temple or a monastery here. Students here can learn from ancient scriptures and compare the various philosophies of all the great masters of our past.

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Archaeologists have discovered an arc of buried megaliths that once formed part of the great stone circle at Avebury in Wiltshire.

The National Trust says the existence of these enormous stones, originally constructed more than 4,500 years ago, has remained a puzzle for the last 300 years.

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The first complete burial site to be discovered at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu since its discovery has been revealed. Peruvian archaeologists have found bronze pins, a stone pan and a clay pot buried along with the remains.

"Studies will confirm the sex and determine the age of the person who was buried, but the objects that were found around the body point to it having been a young woman," Fernando Astete, Machu Picchu's administrator told Reuters.

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Reflections on Past Tours

Reflections on Sedona, Oct 29-Nov 2, 2003

At the end of October this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Sedona on one of our Sacred Journeys. Having a direct flight available from Vancouver to Phoenix on America West Airlines was a blessing, as I do not relish hanging around U.S. airports waiting for connecting flights! Our driver, Howie, met us at the baggage terminal and we were ushered to our private 11 passenger van for the drive to Sedona. Howie is a geologist and provided all kinds of interesting information about the area and it's geological significance.

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Reflections on the Crystal Skull Activation, Sep, 2003

Between September 15-24, 2003 our small group of intrepid Crystal Skull Carriers marched through the hot and humid jungles of Mexico with a mission to activate some of the most ancient Maya temple sites. Leading the charge was our Lancandon Mayan priest, Cayum, and Star Johnsen-Moser, the caretaker of Shama-Ku, a lifesized crystal skull.

After our initial meeting in Cancun with groups who were assigned various sacred sites in Mayaland to activate, our group of ten skull carriers from the US came together with Star, Dawn Abel, and a group of German crystal skull warriors, for the long journey to Palenque, which would serve as the central base from which we would travel to the Mayan sites we were assigned to activate as a group.

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Featured Tours for 2004

India - In the Footsteps of the Masters

Our journey takes us to some of the greatest and most spiritually charged of southern India's temples, the Mysore Palaces, idyllic beaches, and visits to ashrams and yoga centers. There will be daily yoga practice led either by our Tour Leader, Nancy Sheehan or a local teacher as well as participation in whatever special activities may be occurring while visiting the ashrams and yoga centers in our itinerary.

Tour Leader/Yoga Instructor: Nancy Sheehan, has studied with senior Iyengar teachers and with BKS Iyengar & Shri K. Pattabi Jois in India. Nancy continues to study and teach diverse s styles of hatha yoga and meditation and enjoys teaching all level of classes from young to old.

India - A Yoga Journey

Your Sacred Journey excursion will take you to the spiritual mecca of Sedona and its mystical power spots. Sedona is nicknamed the "Land of Awes and Spirituality" because of its awesome Red Rock formations and its magical and mystical energies! Since the dawn of time, travelers have ventured to these parts of the Southwest. Whether they came in search of adventure or spiritual fulfillment, they experienced a common phenomenon: This land changed their lives forever. Our May journey includes a visit to the White Buffalo family and the world-famous Grand Canyon.

Tour Leaders: Mark Amaru Pinkham, noted author & spiritual teacher and Andrea Pinkham, who is adept at leading rituals to connect with the Mother Earth, as well as one's inner Spirit.
Dr. Dorothy Neddermeyer, an international speaker & author, empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal Growth and Spiritual Awakening. She leads the May tour along with Mark & Andrea.

Sedona - Sacred Places & Vortexes

Journey back in time to a place that has left its imprint and impact on humanity forever...the ancient civilization of Egypt. Travel in the comfort and safety of a group of other like-minded people for an experience of deep inner exploration, as well as an exciting outer adventure. It is a truism that a trip to Egypt can change your life forever and for the better!

Tour Leaders: Stratton Horres, Author of Showing Up: An Action Plan for Personal Growth & Following Your Bliss and I Am You Are Me and Dr. Robert Schoch, Boston University Professor, and author of Voices of the Rocks and Voyages of the Pyramid Builders.

Egypt - Exploring the land of the Pharaohs

For many centuries southern Great Britain has been one of the most powerful and magical places on earth. During our Mystical Templar Pilgrimage the esoteric importance of the mysterious stone circles and other holy sites will come to life for us, as we walk the ancient path of the Knights Templar, King Arthur, Merlin, Joseph of Arimathea and the mysterious Druids, to connect with their rich legacy of ancient magic and Grail wisdom.

England & Scotland - Mystical Templar Pilgrimage

Daily yoga classes with teacher Romi Cumes accommodate all levels of strength and experience. Andean teachings with Carol Cumes, author of "Journey to Machu Picchu - Spiritual Wisdom from the Andes" bring a special dimension to the program. Yoga students, their partners and friends are welcome. Program includes guided visits to Machu Picchu, Cusco and other major sacred sites and authentic Andean ceremonies.

Tour Leaders: Romi Cumes has studied with Sri K Pattabhi Jois and has been teaching yoga since 1998. Romi's classes integrate focused, mindful sequences with compassionate healing awareness to provide a transformative and practical yoga session. Carol Cumes is an accredited Yoga teacher who also studied with Pattabhi Jois. She has dedicated herself to working in Peru and offering groups authentic tours in the Peruvian Andes, enabling them to connect deeply with the Andean culture and participate in authentic rituals led by practicing Quechua healers.

Peru - Spiritual Wisdom of the Andes - Yoga Tour

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