The Elysium Project: Destiny Quest Silva

I was never an official student of the complete Silva Method, however I have casually experimented with the system several times throughout my life. My initial experiences were gained by following the instructions in a paperback book by Jose Silva, Founder of the Silva Method. My second attempt involved an audio cassette program. My third round relied upon what I remembered with additional material gleaned from an Instructor's Guide purchased in a second-hand book store.

Although I have yet to experience all of the miraculous benefits reported by more dedicated Silva Method practitioners, I have always found the exercises effective in inducing relaxed and altered states of mind, maintaining my focus and remaining positive.

When I discovered that the folks at Silva International were offering a FREE Starter Kit online, I decided to give the Silva Method (now called the Silva Life System) another go.

As I am currently facing very challenging circumstances I believe that devoting some time to mastering the Silva Method would be of great benefit to me.

The Starter Kit, which can be requested through their website, is comprised of nine Lessons that are e-mailed to you in sequence and can be accessed via links. There are accompanied by frequent inspirational e-mail messages from Laura Silva Quesada, Jose Silva's daughter, and Saralee Gomez, Jose Silva's grand daughter.

I will be reading a Lesson a week, performing the exercises, and sharing my progress here in Destiny Quest.

Course: The Unlimited You

Lesson 1: Introduction

This Lesson contains an inspirational video that introduces you to the new, updated and upgraded Silva Method, its history and an overview of all that it can help you accomplish in your life. You are asked to start thinking about your Purpose, what success means to you and what it is that you truly want. It also contains three case studies, numerous testimonials and an opportunity to take the full course at a discounted price.

I found the first Lesson to be very inspiring and an excellent re-Introduction to the Silva Method. It inspired two new techniques that I have incorporated into my daily routine.

Lesson 2: Meditation

This Lesson focuses on teaching the Silver Centering Exercise, a powerful Active Meditation technique which will help you identify and reach the Alpha and Theta brain-wave levels and use the Silva Method to effect positive change. There is lots of helpful and easy to assimilate text leading to audio and video presentations of the exercise.

I currently practice the Silva Centering Exercise daily. I find the recordings very effective in relaxing the body and helping me reach deeper levels of alert consciousness. I plan on continuing this practice throughout the program.

Lesson 3: Creativity

This Lesson adds a problem solving component to the Silver Centering Exercise, making it an even more Active Meditation method. It also demonstrates how to tap into the flow of creative ideas that exist in the depths of our being, far beyond the reach of our conscious mind.

This process has proven very productive and opened the door to a whole new dimension of consciousness exploration. I also plan on continuing this practice throughout the program.

Lesson 4: Visualization

Affirmations and Creative Visualization are introduced to the Silva Life System mix. The cultivation of an awareness for synchronistic events is encouraged.

I already practice these basic techniques. Streaming is a welcome addition to my repetoire of manifestation tools.

Lesson 5: Healing

Lesson 5 instructs you in using mental healing techniques and introduces the power of the placebo effect in self-healing. Our ability to heal others through positive intent is also introduced. There are plenty of examples.

I am looking forward to revisiting these techniques in the coming week as I have had great success with them in the past.

Lesson 6: Jose Silva

This Lesson is an overview of Jose Silva's life, his path of discovery and how he came to share what he discovered with the world.

This was a welcome refresher. A synchronicity sequence he used to win a lottery is included.

Lesson 7: ESP

We are all born with a strong intuitive sense but it is suppressed by our social conditioning. In Lesson 7 you learn how to reclaim and cultivate this innate ability.

The ESP exercises are simple and easy to integrate. However they do require lots of practice and you are cautioned not to fall into the 'True Believer' trap.

Note: The Mindvalley Support Team is always available, highly responsive and extremely helpful if you ever find yourself needing assistance during this journey.

The adventure continues!

Review by Hercules Invictus

Note: On Tuesday May 24, 2016 I participated in a free Silva Method webinar in which Laura Silva Quesdada shared insights on Purposeful Living. It was an uplifting, joyous and very helpful class. A free e-book was promised and I am looking forward to receiving and experimenting with it. A review will be posted here shortly thereafter.