Awaken Your Third Eye: How Accessing Your Sixth Sense Can Help You Find Knowledge, Illumination, and Intuition Paperback – April 20, 2015

I have purchased many books about psychic development, siddhis and the third eye, especially in the last year. This book is by far the best book I've ever read on the subject. This author explained the process of samyama in the most clear and understandable way I've ever read. Dr. Shumsky breaks down the siddhis outlined in the Yoga Sutras so that you know how to set your intention and what to visualize during your meditation. For instance, I didn't know that visualizing the "coronal light" meant visualizing the pineal gland. The way she explained the asanas and pranayama was also very clear and helpful. Unlike other authors who preach that we should shun the siddhis, Dr. Shumsky tells us how to set our intention to obtain the information or ability we desire to help us on our path. You don't have to wait years and struggle endlessly to experience a divine revelation or breakthrough. What I liked about this book most of all is that it's clear the author believes God is there for every person. The false sense of separation and unworthiness that obscures our union with God can be healed and we can experience more love, knowledge and success than we ever thought possible. This is a book I will refer to again and again.

Wonderful resource book and learning how to awaken your third eye recommend

I'm only on chapter 7 but so far this book has enlightened me spiritually very much.

Very informative and helpful; explores scientific aspects of pineal gland and more importantly---the spiritual possibilities by opening and awaking this chakra. Gives prayers, breathing guides, and meditations. I refer back to it often.

I saw Susan Shumsky on a docuseries and found her to be an interesting person. As a (fairly) seasoned meditator, I'm always looking to experience higher realms of consciousness. This book was a gift from my husband so I was excited to get started. The book, overall, has a lot of good and useful information, some of it new to me and some of it not. Right off the bat, the first chapter goes into the history of the third eye that intimidated even me. If you aren't into ancient history or familiar with mythology, this book is like throwing someone into the deep end of the pool. It got bogged down in places and I ended up skipping the first part until I had read the book, then went back to get the extraneous history and lore. I did find a particular paragraph humorous; where Ms Shumsky provides diet, supplement, etc guidance but states that one should consult their physician first. I know...CYA...but what physician in their right mind is gonna prescribe meditation over medication? Just gave me a chuckle. The experiences from others are encouraging. My biggest complaint is the reference to 'GOD', specifically, in the affirmations and prayers. As someone who survived a cult, the name of God has so many negatives associated with it. If one is speaking to all religions, just put a blank in the affirmations or prayers so the reader can use the name they choose. I, literally, blacked out every reference to GOD so I wouldn't be distracted while practicing these. If Ms Shumsky uses God, that's her choice and I respect that. But, don't insert it in a book written for different readers with different backgrounds. Overall, the information will help guide one to opening the third eye but the only way to do it is to practice, practice and practice some more, in the way that works for you. The more comfortable one gets with meditation, the more comfortable one will get with letting go and the deeper you will go. A title I would recommend as a reference but, definitely, not for a rookie.

My questions were answered by Susan. I've started to explore more of her books afterwards.

A bit deep with no clarity on many things.

All of Susan's work is a must read if you are interested in advancing your spiritual journey!