Does anyone know much about Mary Hardy and the sister/brotherhood of the emerald fire?
Here is a conference speech by Mary Hardy explaining some of what they are about and some of what they do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYFVbPiSR7o
This video is 20 parts in all, the clips featuring Mary are parts 6-10.
According to Mary they are using Essene practices. I found what they do very interesting, and the practices certainly makes sense, to me anyways.
Their website is
http://www.templeofsakkara.com/