Mastery of Awareness - by Doña Bernadette Vigil (Paperback)

About the Book

The Toltec people of ancient Mexico possessed powerful knowledge of psychic and spiritual balance, passed down secretly through generations. Vigil--a full shaman in the Toltec tradition--guides readers through the effective training techniques practiced by Toltec warriors to experience the peace and contentment that comes from fulfilling their true potential as human beings. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

- Doña Bernadette Vigil, the working partner of don Miguel Ruiz and a fully initiated Nagual woman, reveals the authentic tradition of Toltec self-mastery.

- Includes exercises from the ancient spiritual path that take the practitioner from Jaguar Knight and Eagle Knight through Nagual Master.

- Provides a program of 11 Agreements for continuing the spiritual journey.

The Toltec people of ancient Mexico possessed powerful knowledge, passed down secretly through generations of Naguals, that enabled them to achieve a remarkable psychic and spiritual balance. These spiritual warriors learned to discipline their thoughts and emotions, channeling their energy into unconditional love for themselves and others and transforming their world in the process.

With the understanding of one who has walked the path, doña Bernadette Vigil--a full Nagual, or shaman, in the Toltec tradition--guides readers through the effective training techniques practiced by Toltec warriors for centuries. By following the practices of the spiritual warrior, readers will experience the amazing sense of peace and contentment that comes from finally breaking free from layers of self-limiting thoughts and fulfilling their true potential as human beings. More than a handbook for personal change, Mastery of Awareness challenges readers to transform the collective dream of the planet.

From the Back Cover

PERSONAL GROWTH / SELF-HELP "Dona Bernadette and I have worked together for more than ten years. She was my best apprentice and soon became a master and the nagual woman of my party. The wisdom and love she has shared as a teacher in workshops and classes is now available in this book." --Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements and Mastery of Love "For those who are ready to actualize dreams, visions, and desires, Bernadette offers you a profound step-by-step journey into ancient Toltec wisdom, personal power, and freedom." --Elena Avila, coauthor of Woman Who Glows in the Dark "Mastery of Awareness is a very clear, simple, and profound book that guides us to find our true identity. I truly felt as if this book was freeing me of my past as I was reading it. Just reading this book provides great healing." --Sandra Ingerman, author of Soul Retrieval and Medicine for the Earth The foundation of all freedom and happiness--and the basis for all agreements--is awareness.Mastering your awareness will enable you to experience an amazing sense of peace and contentment that comes from finally breaking free from the layers of self-limiting thoughts, uncovering your true self, and finally fulfilling your complete potential as a human being. Drawing on the authentic tradition of the Toltec, dona Bernadette guides you to make the changes that will transform your life. Mastery of Awareness teaches you to: - Discover old patterns that keep you enslaved to the past - Create new agreements with yourself - Speak your truth and embrace true freedom - Live life in each moment Mastering awareness is the key to changing the patterns of emotion and behavior that make you unhappy.When you master your mind and heart through discipline and awareness, you heal your wounds and surrender to your truest self. DOnA BERNADETTE VIGIL travels extensively, presenting Toltec wisdom workshops and leading power journeys throughout the United States and abroad. She also continues to teach with nagual don Miguel Ruiz. A professional artist whose work has been widely exhibited, dona Bernadette lives in New Mexico.

Review Quotes

"Mastery of Awareness is a brilliantly developed, clear, concise and heartfelt presentation of the Toltec way to wholeness, freedom and peace."-- "Spirit of Change, September 2001"

"Doña Bernadette and I have worked together for more than ten years. She was my best apprentice and soon became a master and the Nagual woman of my party. The wisdom and love she has shared as a teacher in workshops and classes is now available in this book."-- "Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements"

"For those who are ready to actualize dreams, visions, and desires, Bernadette offers you a profound step-by-step journey into ancient Toltec wisdom, personal power, and freedom."-- "Elena Avila, coauthor of Woman Who Glows in the Dark"

"Mastery of Awareness is a very clear, simple, and profound book that guides us to find our true identity. I truly felt as if this book was freeing me of my past as I was reading it. Just reading this book provides great healing."-- "Sandra Ingerman, author of Soul Retrieval and Medicine for the Earth"

"There is powerful medicine in this sincere and nourishing book."-- "ICS, Bodhi Tree Book Review, Winter 2001 / Spring 2002"

About the Author

Doña Bernadette Vigil travels extensively, presenting Toltec wisdom workshops and leading power journeys throughout the United States and abroad. She also continues to teach with nagual don Miguel Ruiz. A professional artist whose work has been widely exhibited, doña Bernadette lives in New Mexico.