Paradox maybe
Canopies, I am going to suggest that you and perhaps any of your friends become a Scientist and a Shaman. Physical Philosophy and Spiritual Philosophy with Exteriences in Empirical method for both. I can suggest the Rosicrucian Order AMORC.
www.amorc.org It can help you understand Physical Reality and Spiritual Actuality. It teaches Pranic Healing (Qi) and Astral Projection and much more.