characteristics

• belief in a power of natural healing and spiritual energy - tai chi and reiki

  belief that nature is sacred - paganism

  belief that individuals have a deeper inner meaning to be realized

  belief in mysticism, clairvoyance and psychic powers of certain individuals

  belief in fate - tarot and astrology

  belief in extra terrestrials
• focus on self improvement: many NAMs are about perfecting oneself and going on a journey of self improvement and getting in touch with ones true self through practices such as meditation
• the self is seen as the final authority: rather than accepting the truth of external God one needs to find the god or goddess within and find their own path to perfection
• a pick and mix approach to religion: accept that there are diverse paths to fulfilment, and shopping around different movements is very common so people can find the mix of beliefs that suits them best
• a belief in holism or the interconnections of all things: deeper reality behind what we perceive with our senses that binds us all to one greater whole