Darla Cody had a near-death experience in 1991, which started her journey away from the materialistic, American life into one of questioning true happiness. It would take another accident in 1994 before she actually changed her lifestyle into a quest for truth in the spiritual realm. Cody connected with her spirit guides, who told her to visit sacred sites around the world, which first led her down Egypt's Nile River, where she received wisdom from the many sites of ancient knowledge there. Inside an ancient Egyptian temple she became "reaquainted" with Isis, who told her to go to the east gate to receive divine information. Just as in ancient times, Isis and other spirit guides were once again bringing personal messages to seekers. From Egypt, she was called to the Himalayas to see Babaji and the ascended masters of the Great White Brotherhood. St. Germain led her to the Valley of the Flowers and the Sacred Lake on the border of China among the Seven Sacred Peaks, where she was initiated by Lord Maitreya, St. Germain, Quan Yin and Babaji. Sai Baba - an avatar living in India at the time - began communicating with her via mental telepathy, asking her to help him by teaching others about his works. And this book followed. Sirius: Understanding Ancient Wisdom for Spiritual Ascension enhances your understanding of your evolution and ascension process, by answering questions like What is the Hierarchy, and what are the major departments of the ascended masters? Who were the ascended masters in their past lives? How can I connect with the ascended master who is right for me today? How do the seven rays relate to the ascended masters and to me? What initiations must I go through, and what is that process? How does Shambhala - the City of White - relate to humanity and Sanat Kumara, the Planetary Logos? How do I work with my endocrine system and how does it work with my chakras? What is the importance of conscious breathing in my everyday life and in my ascension process? What is prana, and how can I use it to renew my body and mind? How can I use the violet flame of transmutation? How am I being affected by the electromagnetic fields that permeate our modern world? How can I protect myself from negative energies?