Ross Heaven (1960–2018) was a psychologist, healer, and workshop facilitator and presenter with extensive training in the shamanic, transpersonal, and psychospiritual traditions. The author of more than 10 books, including Plant Spirit Shamanism, he taught workshops on shamanism and plant medicines in Spain and England and coordinated trips to Peru to work with indigenous plant shamans.

“This is a simply splendid book! Ross Heaven has written and edited an insightful and information-filled volume including reports from several shamans who have worked for many years with San Pedro. We finally have a definitive book on this remarkable psychedelic plant. Thank you for opening so many doors, Ross Heaven.”

• Introduction The Mystery of San Pedro Ross Heaven Part 1 San Pedro Shamans and Shamanism 1 Shamanism and Curanderismo The Approach to Healing in Peru Ross Heaven 2 Traditions of San Pedro Healing: Ancient and Modern An Interview with Rubén Orellana Ross Heaven and La Gringa 3 San Pedro, the “Miracle Healer” An Interview with La Gringa, an Andean San Pedro Shaman Ross Heaven 4 Working Practically with San Pedro Michael Simonato Part 2 The Western Mind 5 The Anaconda and the Hummingbird Sacraments of the Lowland Rain Forest and the Highest Mountains Eve Bruce, M.D. 6 Notes on Getting Cactus Lodged in Your Reducing Valve San Pedro and Psychic Abilities David Luke, Ph.D. 7 Heaven and the Hummingbird Morgan Maher Part 3 San Pedro Healing 8 San Pedro Healing--An Overview Ross Heaven 9 San Pedro and the Cure of Addiction Tracie Thornberry 10 Healing an Abusive Past Alexia Gidding 11 New Insights, Emotional and Physical Healing Robyn Silvanen 12 The Universal Heart Daniel Moler 13 Deciding to Live Not Die Sonna-Ra Part 4 San Pedro and Creativity 14 San Pedro in Art and Music Ross Heaven 15 San Pedro Inspiration and Art David “Slocum” Hewson 16 San Pedro and the Healing of the Divine Mother Peter Sterling 17 The Songs of San Pedro Ross Heaven Conclusions The Gifts of San Pedro Ross Heaven Appendix San Pedro Testimonials About the Author Index

Ross Heaven (1960–2018) was a psychologist, healer, and workshop facilitator and presenter with extensive training in the shamanic, transpersonal, and psychospiritual traditions. The author of more than 10 books, including Plant Spirit Shamanism, he taught workshops on shamanism and plant medicines in Spain and England and coordinated trips to Peru to work with indigenous plant shamans.

“This is a simply splendid book! Ross Heaven has written and edited an insightful and information-filled volume including reports from several shamans who have worked for many years with San Pedro. We finally have a definitive book on this remarkable psychedelic plant. Thank you for opening so many doors, Ross Heaven.”

• Introduction The Mystery of San Pedro Ross Heaven Part 1 San Pedro Shamans and Shamanism 1 Shamanism and Curanderismo The Approach to Healing in Peru Ross Heaven 2 Traditions of San Pedro Healing: Ancient and Modern An Interview with Rubén Orellana Ross Heaven and La Gringa 3 San Pedro, the “Miracle Healer” An Interview with La Gringa, an Andean San Pedro Shaman Ross Heaven 4 Working Practically with San Pedro Michael Simonato Part 2 The Western Mind 5 The Anaconda and the Hummingbird Sacraments of the Lowland Rain Forest and the Highest Mountains Eve Bruce, M.D. 6 Notes on Getting Cactus Lodged in Your Reducing Valve San Pedro and Psychic Abilities David Luke, Ph.D. 7 Heaven and the Hummingbird Morgan Maher Part 3 San Pedro Healing 8 San Pedro Healing--An Overview Ross Heaven 9 San Pedro and the Cure of Addiction Tracie Thornberry 10 Healing an Abusive Past Alexia Gidding 11 New Insights, Emotional and Physical Healing Robyn Silvanen 12 The Universal Heart Daniel Moler 13 Deciding to Live Not Die Sonna-Ra Part 4 San Pedro and Creativity 14 San Pedro in Art and Music Ross Heaven 15 San Pedro Inspiration and Art David “Slocum” Hewson 16 San Pedro and the Healing of the Divine Mother Peter Sterling 17 The Songs of San Pedro Ross Heaven Conclusions The Gifts of San Pedro Ross Heaven Appendix San Pedro Testimonials About the Author Index

Ross Heaven (1960–2018) was a psychologist, healer, and workshop facilitator and presenter with extensive training in the shamanic, transpersonal, and psychospiritual traditions. The author of more than 10 books, including Plant Spirit Shamanism, he taught workshops on shamanism and plant medicines in Spain and England and coordinated trips to Peru to work with indigenous plant shamans.

“This is a simply splendid book! Ross Heaven has written and edited an insightful and information-filled volume including reports from several shamans who have worked for many years with San Pedro. We finally have a definitive book on this remarkable psychedelic plant. Thank you for opening so many doors, Ross Heaven.”

• Introduction The Mystery of San Pedro Ross Heaven Part 1 San Pedro Shamans and Shamanism 1 Shamanism and Curanderismo The Approach to Healing in Peru Ross Heaven 2 Traditions of San Pedro Healing: Ancient and Modern An Interview with Rubén Orellana Ross Heaven and La Gringa 3 San Pedro, the “Miracle Healer” An Interview with La Gringa, an Andean San Pedro Shaman Ross Heaven 4 Working Practically with San Pedro Michael Simonato Part 2 The Western Mind 5 The Anaconda and the Hummingbird Sacraments of the Lowland Rain Forest and the Highest Mountains Eve Bruce, M.D. 6 Notes on Getting Cactus Lodged in Your Reducing Valve San Pedro and Psychic Abilities David Luke, Ph.D. 7 Heaven and the Hummingbird Morgan Maher Part 3 San Pedro Healing 8 San Pedro Healing--An Overview Ross Heaven 9 San Pedro and the Cure of Addiction Tracie Thornberry 10 Healing an Abusive Past Alexia Gidding 11 New Insights, Emotional and Physical Healing Robyn Silvanen 12 The Universal Heart Daniel Moler 13 Deciding to Live Not Die Sonna-Ra Part 4 San Pedro and Creativity 14 San Pedro in Art and Music Ross Heaven 15 San Pedro Inspiration and Art David “Slocum” Hewson 16 San Pedro and the Healing of the Divine Mother Peter Sterling 17 The Songs of San Pedro Ross Heaven Conclusions The Gifts of San Pedro Ross Heaven Appendix San Pedro Testimonials About the Author Index