The Way of the Red Dragon: Internal Alchemy, Shamanic Power, and the Journey Within

The Way of the Red Dragon is a memoir of a powerful healer, John Myerson. It chronicles his lifelong journey in service to help others grow and heal through his unique style of present-day shamanism. John is a graduate of Harvard University and has a doctorate in psychology. He has integrated a host of complementary modalities--Zen, Oriental Medicine, internal Taoist martial and healing arts--in his personal quest to cultivate Power. He uses Power-condensed energy-both here on the earthly plane and in the Realms for healing on The Way, that spiritual pathway to The One.

John explains: "I recount many stories of dissonance-for myself and with my patients-where resolution arises from embracing what I call Inner Alchemy and the Journey Within. The only way out of psycho-spiritual and emotional turmoil is by working through personal resistance and releasing life trauma. Power is the key.

"Where's the Power?" Without hesitation, I point to you. It is within you. It is within all of us. Ultimately, the Power is not yours. It is not mine. It comes from the One. It flows through me. It flows through you. It flows through us all... if we are unencumbered and allow it.

I hope my story of cultivating and harnessing shamanic power inspires you to find your own Power."

John is an impressive healer who treats extremely complex cases using shamanic techniques. This book is the natural byproduct of John's relentless path on behalf of others-and his path is unique.

Michael Short, MAOM, Lic.Ac.

Assistant Professor

New England School of Acupuncture

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

In this book, readers will learn about John's truly extraordinary story-one that molded him into the enigmatic archetypes he exemplifies as mystic, healer, warrior, and shaman. The combined grit of these personas is what makes him a fierce warrior shaman.

Co-author Jay Thomas, M.A., M. Ed.

John G. Myerson, Ph.D., Lic. Ac. Is a graduate of Harvard College, the first class of the New England School of Acupuncture and received his doctorate in Psychology from the Union Institute & University. He practices shamanic healing, Oriental Medicine and psychotherapy. He is one of the founders of the New England School of Acupuncture and was its first President. He has studied, practiced and taught Zen, yoga, Taoist cultivation, martial arts and shamanic practices for almost sixty years. He lives on a horse farm outside of Boston with his wife of over fifty years, four dogs and 18 horses.

Jay Thomas, M.A., M.Ed. is a health/wellness coach and shamanic practitioner who leads retreats throughout New England. Jay trained in Harner Shamanic Counseling with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. He is a board member and presenter for the Society for Shamanic Practices, Northeast Chapter. His complementary training and experience include tarot, body/mind studies, insight and mindfulness meditation, Usui and Shamballa Reiki, Wicca and Ceremonial Magick, and mediumship. Jay has worked with John Myerson since 2009. He lives in Western Massachusetts at the base of a small mountain-across a river, down a dirt road, beside a stream, nestled in the forest.