This book explores the evolutionary and spiritual core of the acupuncture meridian systems known as the 8 Extraordinary Vessels. These channels are the alchemical cauldron where Heaven and Earth, soul and spirit, Ling and Shen, Hun and Po, fire and water, form and consciousness, and astrology and morphology take place. They are the blueprint of our lives and our spiritual curriculum. The eight extraordinary vessels are about understanding the self beyond the layers of social conditioning and programming. This book takes us through a shamanic process in the language of Chinese Medicine and Daoism. For more information, visit www.soulpivot.com. Peter Shea is a teacher and practitioner of Chinese Medicine. He practices and teaches acupuncture, tui na, qigong, and the I Ching. His focus is on sharing the inner spiritual teachings of Chinese Medicine, often termed alchemy. These are discovered through on-going reflection and experience. He teaches and is the Clinic Director at Daoist Traditions College in Asheville, NC. He is the founder of Soul Pivot Seminars. He lives outside of Asheville with his wife, 3 sons, 2 dogs and 2 cats. For more information, go to www.soulpivot.com.