Carlos Castaneda has reached and inspired millions of people through his books. Yet, much of what he shares about the teachings of Don Juan remains mysterious and misunderstood. Norbert Classen is one of the few who has penetrated this ancient Indian wisdom, the knowledge of the Toltecs. He reveals parallels between Western philosophy and Toltec knowledge. As a practitioner on the shamanic initiation path, he brings this knowledge to life through accounts of his own experiences and vividly explains the techniques of the sorcerers of ancient Mexico. Among other things, one can learn the art of dreaming, the art of stalking, and the practice of recapitulation.