Alchemy is the science of transformationhow to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and diseasethe "lead" of our livescan become the "gold" of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.
Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychologyplus case studies from working with patientsthe authors provide hands-on insights for bringing "the soul of medicine" back into our lives.
The book includes:
A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemy
How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being
An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy
An invitation to alchemical "dream work" as a support on the path of healing