This work is being presented in three parts. Although each section stands alone, yet they are all inextricably intertwined. The intention of the author is to furnish those for whom Marijuana is The Perennial Teacher with a decipherable experience of spiritual fulfillment as it is implemented in The Marijuana Consciousness. The Yoga of Marijuana gives the basic philosophical and historical underpinnings of The Science of Yoga, including the intentionally hidden, ancient and originating connection to The Marijuana Consciousness. The reason that the obvious synchronicity between these two paths has always been denied by the establishment will be explained as well as how and why the primordial Practice of Marijuana as an esoteric discipline is re-emerging with such power at this moment in time in this materialistic period of civilization. The book explains the enhancement toward the uncovering of consciousness that is not only a possibility through the Yoga of Marijuana but is, in fact, an ongoing, although little known, abiding reality. In addition, the work will clarify how Marijuana serves as proactive and perennial guide on the Path to Enlightenment as reflected in and precedent to Classical Yoga as it comes down to us from the primordial and secret Tantra. It is the aim of this introductory section to spark the interest of those for whom the Marijuana Consciousness is of utmost importance and to prepare the way for recognition and reception of The Yoga of Marijuana. Part II, The Tantra of Marijuana will present the origin and profound philosophy of the utterly misunderstood Tantric Path as it evolved from the primeval purity of the aboriginal mind. While the comprehensive tolerance and refined practices of Eastern Thought are progressive, profound and far reaching, Tantra is unquestionably the crowning pinnacle of its legacy. Interestingly enough, this prehistoric teaching is considered the most suitable Path to Enlightenment for the distracted mind of the present era, while Shiva, Lord of Bhang fits into the mix as the symbol of conscious pulsation of the universe, in keeping with the most advanced contemporary science. Part III, Marijuana and Yoga Practice will reveal the integration of the specific Yogic training with the underlying principle behind each practice for health and heightened awareness, mirrored in and originating from the subtle Benefits of Marijuana. The hope is for the three sequential parts to coalesce over time in both the cognitive and intuitional faculties and be internalized holographically as a unified reality
About the Author: Joan Bello is 72 years old and became an ardent activist for marijuana more than forty years ago when she found that it helped to cure her young son of epilepsy. She received her Master's Degree in Eastern Studies and Holistic Health from the Himalayan International Institute under the personal tutelage of Swami Rama. From that life altering inspiration, she was able to integrate her extensive knowledge of Yoga Science with her studies on the effects of marijuana. She wrote The Benefits of Marijuana: Physical, Psychological & Spiritual at a time when this topic was still taboo. Bello was imprisoned in the early 90s for possession of Marijuana. After that experience, she became the Director of the Class Action Lawsuit vs. the U.S. Government for its Prohibition of Therapeutic Cannabis at a time when such action was considered treasonous. She continues to focus on the wonders of this ancient Earth Medicine and Teacher to this day. She wrote How Marijuana Cures Cancer in 2010. Her main interest, however, is on the spiritual aspects of Marijuana. The Yoga of Marijuana will be followed by the Tantra of Marijuana and then finally with Marijuana and Yoga Practice. Bello lives in the hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania where she gardens, writes and enjoys the full spectrum of the benefits of marijuana. She can be contacted via