*note* Internet went down temporarily* Episode 227: The Institute for Hermetic Studies Mark Stavish, M.A. is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He has over 35 years of experience in Western esotericism and is the author of many books including ‘The Path of Alchemy,’ ‘Kabbalah for Health and Wellness,’ and ‘Between the Gates – Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light in Western Esotericism.’ He holds degrees in Theology and Counseling and is the founder and Director of Studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania).