Awakening the Third Eye lays the foundations for an experiential approach to a work of inner alchemy. Many of the techniques given in the beginning are not to be regarded as alchemical in a strict sense, but as a necessary preparation without which the more advanced phases of the work would not make any sense. Rather than first developing theoretical aspects at length, indications will gradually be given throughout this book and the following ones to clarify the purposes and principles of a work of inner alchemy. The nature of our topic will also provide ample opportunities to develop various aspects related to subtle bodies.