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
Training
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
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
Authenticity – Embracing Shamanism
Authenticity is coming from what is true in your experience directly without analysis, without the shame, interpretation, that then shouts, ‘listen to the shadow’, or mentalizes an emotion. Authenticity is about all your feelings, being with them, expressing them, it is also about true esteem. To deeper explore your authentic self-read more at Journey Beyond. #authenticity #masks #journeybeyond … Read more about Authenticity – Embracing Shamanism
Garden of Soul
Shamanic counselling is a modern spiritual method devised by Michael Harner and it is based on the use of the shamanic journey. In shamanic counselling, the practitioner facilitates the session and holds the space, and the client is doing all the work in finding answers to their questions and taking themselves on a healing quest. The practitioner is not the counsellor, and this is a very … Read more about Garden of Soul
Shamanic Valentine’s Prayer
Prayer to Mystical Lover Archetype Let me love myself and others unconditionallyLet me know I need standards with everyoneMy own self-connection, my own survivalLet me ‘let in’ the truth of everyone as they are.Without needing to fix.Without needing to heal.Without needing to change a thing.Let me give that love to myselfLet this force of love be my new north star.Whenever I find myself … Read more about Shamanic Valentine’s Prayer
Ancestors
Communicating with the Ancestors is a vital practice in shamanic cultures. We can draw from their knowledge and wisdom they have gained through their life’s experiences. Our blood lineage is directly related to our family ancestry – our parents, grandparents, great grandparents etc. Our spiritual lineage is our Spirit Teachers, those that we know as our Ancestral Kin that can be from any … Read more about Ancestors
If you are interested in Shamanism, we offer introduction weekends.
Focusing on the shamanic journey, you are introduced to the basic principles of cross-cultural core-shamanism including: - Introduction to shamanism & shamanic drumming- Finding and working with your personal spirit helpers and teachers- Introduction to shamanic healing- Shamanic divination to deepen your connection with nature and the elements- Teachings of the medicine wheel- … Read more about If you are interested in Shamanism, we offer introduction weekends.