Shamanism

Shamanism is the world’s most ancient spiritual and healing practice. It has existed for thousands of years in all areas of the planet, serving no exclusive doctrines or guru.

Shamanic practices enrich people’s lives by facilitating the integration of matter and spirit. Alternative reality states are sometimes entered to help find the inner light, love, and laughter that are our divinely given birthrights.

Shamanism integrates personal healing, a love of nature, and respect for the sacred, with a passion for exploring the unknown. Shamanic activities can involve sacred rituals, such as sweat lodges and drumming circles to facilitate entering deeply into sacred domains of expanded consciousness. Other important shamanic healing forms include sacred movement and sounding.

Suggested Reading:
The Way of the Shaman—Michael Harner
Shamanic Experience—Kenneth Meadows
Shamanism: A Beginner’s Guide—Dolfyn
Shamanic Voices—Joan Halifax