About this lesson

Reflecting decades of work, Herman students Anna Racicot and Gabrielle Herbertson organized, edited and compiled two books containing hundreds of Herman’s lessons. The books, Earth Journey I and Earth Journey II, are the source of most of the weekly lessons published on this site.
Each of the books contains more than 100 photos of Herman’s paintings, an introduction detailing the history and suggested use of the lessons, and an appendix that contains additional information about the communities practices.
Both books are available for sale through the Earth Journey organization’s online store.
A Herman Rednick Lesson
The air we breathe is more than oxygen and nitrogen and other gases. The air is full of sun spirits and beings from the stars. The air is alive. The air is God. No fire without air. No life without air. No life on earth without air. Therefore, the importance of the rhythmic breath. While inhaling, hold breath for several seconds. In this suspended breath, the soul comes into form.