Expanding on Consciousness Art, Nature and Consciousness: A conversation with Eileen Hall, Founder of Tayos
Jul 20, 2022
Eileen Hall, founder of Tayos, discusses the role of art in healing our psyches. She believes that every element in nature has consciousness and can form a relationship with humans. Her collaboration with Jon Hopkins on Music for Psychedelic Therapy incorporates healing sounds from the Tayos caves.
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Largest Scientific Cave Expedition
- Stanley Hall organized the largest scientific cave expedition to the Tayos caves in Ecuador to investigate legends of a metal and crystal library.
- The 1976 expedition mapped about five kilometers of cave systems and discovered 400 new species but no golden library.
History Explains Modern Violence
- Stanley Hall sought to understand large-scale human violence by tracing historical and mythic roots.
- He believed studying ancient Americas history could explain patterns of collective trauma and self-sabotage.
Neil Armstrong Joined The Expedition
- Neil Armstrong joined Stanley Hall's expedition after a straightforward invitation and a Scottish connection.
- Eileen highlights the symbolic resonance of the first man on the moon entering the earth's depths during that expedition.