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Human Levitation: A True History and How-To Manual
Levitation is a rare phenomenon that has been experienced not only by saints, mystics, and mediums, but also by housewives, businessmen, farmers, young children, and other seemingly normal people. In fact, research points to the probability that all people posess the ability. This book tells the story of how levitation has been understood and treated according to its time and place in history. Human Levitation provides: - Accounts from ancient times to the modern day; - An up-to-date collection of research and case studies; - Detailed explanations revealing the mechanics of levitation; - Scientifically proven and photographed research; and - A wide variety of methods used from different cultures that anybody―even you―can use to achieve the mystical state of levitation. Is levitation a reality? The answer is a resounding, yes! Human Levitation represents a significant contribution to our understanding of human potential and humanity's place in the universe. Special Note from the Publisher: Although this book provides instructional guidance for personal levitation, the publisher in no way advocates, advises, or condones these practices due to the varied dangers involved.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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October 10, 2022
This was a fascinating read. Preston Dennett gave an excellent presentation and explanation of the ancient phenomenon of human levitation. He gave an extensive historical account of human levitation from ancient times up to the 1990s. There was lots of accounts found throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, India, Africa, and the Native Americans. Human levitation has been performed by the ancient Chinese and Tibetans, Jesus Christ, St Joseph of Cupertino, St Teresa of Avila, medieval nuns, monks, friars, and priests, and ordinary people with this unique gift. The book was full of paintings, photos, sketches, and medieval woodcuts proving this phenomenon existing for a very long time.
Dennett explained the seven types of levitation found in every world culture:
1. Ecstatic Levitation: by saints or the very religious, often due to a divine union with God. The body may become rigid as it is slowly lifted up into the air where it remains suspended in a trance for which can last for minutes or hours. In some cases, visible light is omitted from the body. These episodes are described as unexpected and uncontrolled.
2. Meditative Levitation: experienced by yogis, ascetics, shamans, mystics, and sorcerers; it is intentionally cultivated, controlled, and developed by breath-control, meditation, fasting, chastity, mantras, or other methods.
3. Crisis Levitation: occurs at the time of an emergency or trauma, or in some cases illness, saving the person from an injury or death. These episodes are brief in duration and are not controlled. They are usually attributed to the work of guardian angels or spirits.
4. Mediumistic Levitation: this differs from meditative in that appears to be generated by an outside force, usually postulated as spirits or ghosts, or sometimes God or the Devil, as opposed to internally generated. It also differs from mediumistic levitation in that it occurs with little to no spiritual training.
5. Spontaneous Levitation: seems to have no trigger and occurs mostly in young children. These episodes can occur at any time with unexpected duration. They also more frequently happen to those more who have strong spiritual inclinations.
6. Sleeping Levitation: is a rare form of levitation that occurs only when the person is asleep. Their body remains in a horizontal floating position. Sometimes the levitator may awaken.
7. Travelling Levitation: also called running levitation or supernatural agility, this occurs not in an up/down motion but in a forward moving trajectory. It is reported in many different cultures, especially the Native Americans of the Southwest (tribes of the Papago, Pima, Tarahumara, and Paiute). It is uncontrollable and allows the person to travel great distances. While in this state, the runner touches the ground but only barley, with long leaping strides, allowing travel at extremely high speeds. In some cases, the levitator doesn't touch the ground at all, but may fly at distances of up to a mile or more.
I found this very interesting and I learned about a lot of people associated with levitation. This was a fun a quick read. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in reading the history of levitation. Thanks!
Dennett explained the seven types of levitation found in every world culture:
1. Ecstatic Levitation: by saints or the very religious, often due to a divine union with God. The body may become rigid as it is slowly lifted up into the air where it remains suspended in a trance for which can last for minutes or hours. In some cases, visible light is omitted from the body. These episodes are described as unexpected and uncontrolled.
2. Meditative Levitation: experienced by yogis, ascetics, shamans, mystics, and sorcerers; it is intentionally cultivated, controlled, and developed by breath-control, meditation, fasting, chastity, mantras, or other methods.
3. Crisis Levitation: occurs at the time of an emergency or trauma, or in some cases illness, saving the person from an injury or death. These episodes are brief in duration and are not controlled. They are usually attributed to the work of guardian angels or spirits.
4. Mediumistic Levitation: this differs from meditative in that appears to be generated by an outside force, usually postulated as spirits or ghosts, or sometimes God or the Devil, as opposed to internally generated. It also differs from mediumistic levitation in that it occurs with little to no spiritual training.
5. Spontaneous Levitation: seems to have no trigger and occurs mostly in young children. These episodes can occur at any time with unexpected duration. They also more frequently happen to those more who have strong spiritual inclinations.
6. Sleeping Levitation: is a rare form of levitation that occurs only when the person is asleep. Their body remains in a horizontal floating position. Sometimes the levitator may awaken.
7. Travelling Levitation: also called running levitation or supernatural agility, this occurs not in an up/down motion but in a forward moving trajectory. It is reported in many different cultures, especially the Native Americans of the Southwest (tribes of the Papago, Pima, Tarahumara, and Paiute). It is uncontrollable and allows the person to travel great distances. While in this state, the runner touches the ground but only barley, with long leaping strides, allowing travel at extremely high speeds. In some cases, the levitator doesn't touch the ground at all, but may fly at distances of up to a mile or more.
I found this very interesting and I learned about a lot of people associated with levitation. This was a fun a quick read. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in reading the history of levitation. Thanks!
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