Typical traumatic experiences can be the loss of a loved one, divorce, redundancy, miscarriages, abortions, accidents, surgery, abuse, etc. However, in many cases they can be much more subtle and often occur in early childhood. It isn’t so much about what is happening, but how the individual ‘responds’ to each given situation in life. Someone may suffer unexpected loss of a loved one, yet moves … Read more about Traumatic Experiences
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Two Ancestral Lineages
We have two ancestral lineages: our blood lineage and our & spiritual lineage. Our blood lineage is directly related to our family ancestry – our parents, grandparents, great grandparents etc. Our spiritual lineage are our Spirit Teachers, those that we know as our Ancestral Kin that can be from any culture. Communicating with the Ancestors is a vital practice in shamanic cultures. We can draw … Read more about Two Ancestral Lineages
Introduction to Soul Loss
Soul loss literally means that someone has lost part of their soul, their ‘pure essence’. This usually happens through traumatic experiences. In the moment we experience trauma, the part of us/of our soul that cannot handle the situation will leave us for the time being so we survive and get through what is happening. It is a wonderful survival mechanism that we have. However, the difficulties … Read more about Introduction to Soul Loss
Practice of the Hollow Bone
The intention of this practice is to leave thoughts behind, to find ourselves fully present in the moment in order to enter non-ordinary reality. It helps slow you down and enter the journey in a slightly altered state from where they will begin the journey. During the Shamanic Practitioner training this is further explored. … Read more about Practice of the Hollow Bone
Community Healing
Community healing is most common in shamanic cultures. They see themselves as a circle that holds each member of the community, and if one person is sick the circle is broken and everyone wants to contribute to the betterment of that person. What is created in a community healing is what is referred to as the ‘magical child’. The synergy of all the hearts combined of those that are present … Read more about Community Healing
The Power of Merging
Within shamanic practices there is a method that is commonly used for specific areas in shamanic work to temporarily experience the state of being ‘power filled’, or fully ‘protected’. This is achieved through merging with a spirit ally. When the merging takes place, the spirit ally is entering our body and also the aura of the ally is merging with ours and fills any gaps or frictions there are. … Read more about The Power of Merging
Shamanism is not a religion.
It is a spiritual practice, a way of life, a system of healing and communion. It doesn’t matter what the spiritual background is of an individual – whether Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, or non-believer – everyone can practice these Ancient Ways. Shamanism is dynamic, it adjusts and modifies itself to what we believe as individuals to be true. It moulds to ourselves and our lives. For example for … Read more about Shamanism is not a religion.
Earth Skills & Time in Nature
To complement the spiritual aspects, we will expand our understanding of the natural environment through the application of a range of bush skills employed both for ceremonial and practical purposes during all trainings. A good deal of time will be spent outdoors in the rich natural environment around the centre. This crucial connection with nature has been referred as viewing the “visible face of … Read more about Earth Skills & Time in Nature
Sweatlodge Training
Twobirds has over twenty years of experience in running Sweatlodges and wishes to pass on her knowledge by providing a sound foundation for others to facilitate this beautiful ceremony. Her travels to indigenous cultures has cultivated a deeply experiential training including: Taking the role as lodge pourer, fire keeper, stone carrier, door person and of course participant.The building of … Read more about Sweatlodge Training
Doing Your Inner Work
There are no bypasses to inner work. Most strategies are dealing with symptoms, rather than the cause, there is no depth or inner work. Embracing Shamanism professional training and workshops guide, support and encourage you on this path. Check out our current calendar. #shamanism #shamanic #training #innerwork #Scotland … Read more about Doing Your Inner Work