Don Juan and the Art of Sexual Energy: The Rainbow Serpent of the Toltecs

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 240 pages
• Published by: Bear & Company April 1, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1879181630
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1879181632
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 10.4 ounces

Product Review
A title such as Don Juan and the Art of Sexual Energy can be misleading. Those expecting a smooth manual that reads like a Joy to Toltec Sex will be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, those hoping for an ambitious discussion of the shape shifting, trances, energy scanning, and archetypal imagery that characterize Toltec sexuality will be deeply gratified. Like the famous writer Carlos Castaneda, who introduced Toltec teachings to the greater world, Merilyn Tunneshende often shifts into dream-like narratives. For example, in a passage where she discusses the sensual power of nature, Tunneshende recounts a trance under the guidance of her shaman and teacher. Lying beneath a mesquite tree, she has a vision that she is "moving through the interior of the plant, much like a whole egg moves through the body of a snake when swallowed." When she arrived at the base of the plant, "a trumpeting white flower sprouted from my head and my ovaries turned in on themselves." Fortunately, the closing of every chapter is grounded with concise, easy-to-follow exercises, such as how to draw upon and release sexual energy in nature or how to perform "fire breath" to raise sexual energy in the body. --Gail Hudson

Product Review
A splendid work that successfully brings the beauty of practice and the wisdom of consciousness into our very personal lives. -- The Book Reader, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

This is a uniquely powerful and magical book. . . . especially inspiring to women. Refreshing. -- Sara Ling, Magical Blend, Issue #76

This is not only a good read, it's also a useful guide. -- Chiwah, The Light Connection, February 2002

Reader Reviews
Yes, I liked this book. I particularly appreciate that after each chapter there is an explanation of appropriate exercises for practice. As I was reading this book, the sexual exercises in this book have very much reminded me of the Taoist Practices which I have been doing for years and those who are interested in more in-depth explanation than could fit into this book, may be interested to check out books (Healing Love Through Tao: Cultivating Female Sexual Energy and Taoist Secrets of Love: Cultivating Male Sexual Energy) and videos (Healing Love: Taoist Sexual Energy Cultivation) by Mantak Chia.