Seeking a deeper connection with your inner self and the world around you? Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Join us for the last few places in the Shamanic Practitioner training in the inspiring landscape of Wales this February 2024. Unlock the ancient wisdom of shamanism and explore the realms of the spirit, energy, and healing. Connect with like-minded souls and embrace the … Read more about A Few Places Left ….Come Join Us!
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“Exploring the Ancient Roots of Shamanic Practices: A Journey through History”
Shamanism, with its deep-rooted history and diverse cultural manifestations, is one of the oldest spiritual practices known to humanity. As we embark on a journey through history, we will explore the ancient origins of shamanic practices, uncovering the richness and depth of this profound tradition. From the Arctic tundras to the Amazon rainforests, let us delve into the origins and evolution of … Read more about “Exploring the Ancient Roots of Shamanic Practices: A Journey through History”
How do you start a shamanic journey?
Shamanic journeying is a practice used in shamanism to enter a state of consciousness and connect with the spiritual realm to gain insights, healing, and guidance. At Embracing Shamanism we teach the shamanic journey as part of our Introduction to Shamanism weekend workshop. Here are the basic steps to start a shamanic journey: Create a sacred space: Find a quiet and comfortable space where … Read more about How do you start a shamanic journey?
What is soul esteem?
Soul Esteem is not dependent on anything other than you being in the universe is enough – you are here, and you have value because of that. That’s it. Healthy ego esteem depends on positive feedback loops that you put in place. But at some point it will fall short and you have to go mystical. And that is where soul esteem comes in. Explore this further in our Shamanic Teacher Training and Our … Read more about What is soul esteem?
What is an esteem system?
An esteem system is an adapted, developed and organized way that you can get value in the world – value in such that it’s your survival. And it means you have value to the world, to others, etc. An esteem system is a way for you to establish value. And self-esteem of course is self-value. How do you feel about your worth? Your worthiness? Shamanism is experiential, and with integration, can give … Read more about What is an esteem system?
Shamanic Theatre
Traditionally a lot of the shamanic journey work performed by the Shaman of the tribe would involve movement and voice, allowing it to become a ‘theatre’ so that the community can witness the experiences of the shamanic whilst on the journey. Theatre of the Shaman is part of the initiatory learning and journey of the Shamanic Practitioner Training. … Read more about Shamanic Theatre
What Is a Boundary?
A boundary is something that indicates limits, sets limits, or certain bounds such as a limiting boundary line. In regards to ‘limits’, a boundary is looked at what we limit to getting into our field, our lives, our space. That is definitely a boundary. We need to reverse it to do a both-end here: it is not just about what we limit getting in, it is also understanding about our own personal limits … Read more about What Is a Boundary?
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.
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