Shamanism
Shamanism is not a religion but a spiritual way of life. Shaman have a special connection to the earth and nature. They have ancient knowledge and future vision to help humans survive on this planet. Shaman are keepers of the land.
Shaman use several main ways to assist with your healing: Shamanic journeying, connection with your power animal, soul retrieval, freeing up emotional and psychic energy and assisting you find your sense of purpose.
Shamanism is a system for psychic, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing and for exploration, discovery, and knowledge gathering about non-material worlds and states of mind. Some use Shaman and Medicine man/woman interchangeably, although Shaman have many specialties similar to our modern physicians, who may be pediatricians, surgeons, obstetricians, etc. A Shaman may be an herbalist, an energy healer, a psychic surgeon, ceremonial leader, seer, spiritual leader, work with mental and emotional disorders, or use a combination of gifts and tools.
Shaman work with "spirit helpers", and "power animals", and always teach the message-- look within yourself for your healing. This is a universal message. Socrates said "know thyself", and Jesus said, "The kingdom of heaven is within". The essence of the Shaman's message is -- That which you are looking for is within yourself. Shamanistic practices assist the seeker to find that which is within.
One may journey to gain wisdom and information, to get in contact with spiritual guides and power animals, and for healing. Drumming, chanting, dancing are ways to learn to travel to other dimensions. Journeying is a way of healing by ritualistic means. Some think that in journeying the persons spirit leaves the body and is healed by the spirits. Others believe that journeying allows access to one's intuition or inner physician.
A power animal is a spirit being, in animal form, which stays with you to teach and protect you. Your power animal protects you physically and provides emotional support, wisdom and vital energy. It is good to connect consciously to your power animal.
Your life essence is what keeps you healthy in all ways. In traumatic situations a part of one's life essence may leave which causes depression, illness and other problems. The Shamanic healer can find and help you retrieve your life essence, thereby creating positive life changes.
A person who is ill or drained may be helped by a Shaman who can assist in the removal of energy barriers by using a healing ritual called an extraction.
You can find your sense of purpose by Shamanic journeying, meditation, and rituals. A Shamanic healer can help you find your sense of purpose.
Shaman can be a male or female and when in their role as Shaman, are neither male nor female but spiritual. Shaman channel the energy of Great Spirit which is in all things.
Shaman use several main ways to assist with your healing: Shamanic journeying, connection with your power animal, soul retrieval, freeing up emotional and psychic energy and assisting you find your sense of purpose.
Shamanism is a system for psychic, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing and for exploration, discovery, and knowledge gathering about non-material worlds and states of mind. Some use Shaman and Medicine man/woman interchangeably, although Shaman have many specialties similar to our modern physicians, who may be pediatricians, surgeons, obstetricians, etc. A Shaman may be an herbalist, an energy healer, a psychic surgeon, ceremonial leader, seer, spiritual leader, work with mental and emotional disorders, or use a combination of gifts and tools.
Shaman work with "spirit helpers", and "power animals", and always teach the message-- look within yourself for your healing. This is a universal message. Socrates said "know thyself", and Jesus said, "The kingdom of heaven is within". The essence of the Shaman's message is -- That which you are looking for is within yourself. Shamanistic practices assist the seeker to find that which is within.
One may journey to gain wisdom and information, to get in contact with spiritual guides and power animals, and for healing. Drumming, chanting, dancing are ways to learn to travel to other dimensions. Journeying is a way of healing by ritualistic means. Some think that in journeying the persons spirit leaves the body and is healed by the spirits. Others believe that journeying allows access to one's intuition or inner physician.
A power animal is a spirit being, in animal form, which stays with you to teach and protect you. Your power animal protects you physically and provides emotional support, wisdom and vital energy. It is good to connect consciously to your power animal.
Your life essence is what keeps you healthy in all ways. In traumatic situations a part of one's life essence may leave which causes depression, illness and other problems. The Shamanic healer can find and help you retrieve your life essence, thereby creating positive life changes.
A person who is ill or drained may be helped by a Shaman who can assist in the removal of energy barriers by using a healing ritual called an extraction.
You can find your sense of purpose by Shamanic journeying, meditation, and rituals. A Shamanic healer can help you find your sense of purpose.
Shaman can be a male or female and when in their role as Shaman, are neither male nor female but spiritual. Shaman channel the energy of Great Spirit which is in all things.