The phenomenon that we have come to know as the paranormal is far from modern. Many identical stories and similar strange events and practices can be found in all cultures and ages. There are many types of occult practices such as, hypnotism, transcendental meditation, astral projection, channeling, necromancy, alien abduction.poltergeist activity, visionary experiences, demon possession, Shamanism, Transcendental Meditation (TM), Unitive Consciousness, Ego-Transcendence, Cosmic Consciousness, Zen, Nam Sumran, Tantristic, Spiritualism, Astral Projection, Remote Viewing etc.In this well researched book SC Sayles presents a definite connection between Altered States of Consciousness and the Occult. This book is informative and serves as a warning to the dangers invoked when entering into Altered States of Consciousness