Known for its agility and joyful presence, the Hummingbird reminds us to savour life's sweetness. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty in each day and find joy in the little things. How can you infuse more lightness and playfulness into your life? The Hummingbird's dance is a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed. Embrace the magic of the present moment and let the Hummingbird's energy … Read more about Spirit Animal: Hummingbird
Power
Embracing Power and Powerlessness
In the realm of shamanic wisdom, the interplay between power and powerlessness is understood as a dynamic force influencing the human experience. Both these states hold transformative potential, impacting our ability to navigate life's challenges and connect with our inner essence. What is Powerlessness? Powerlessness is a state marked by the absence of control, influence, or authority in … Read more about Embracing Power and Powerlessness
The Spiritual Power of the Spiral: A Shamanic Perspective
In the realm of shamanism, the natural world is seen as a profound source of wisdom and insight. Every aspect of nature holds a unique energy and significance that can guide us on our spiritual journey. One of the most intriguing and powerful symbols in shamanic practice is the spiral. From the galaxies in the cosmos to seashells on the ocean floor, the spiral is an ever-present symbol that … Read more about The Spiritual Power of the Spiral: A Shamanic Perspective
Where do Shamans get their power from?
In shamanic traditions, the source of a shaman's power is often understood as coming from their connection with the spirit world, the natural world, and their community. The specific beliefs and practices vary across different indigenous cultures, but there are some common themes: It's important to note that the understanding of power in shamanism is often different from the Western concept … Read more about Where do Shamans get their power from?
Are chakras cross cultural from a shamanic perspective?
The concept of chakras, energy centers within the body, is deeply rooted in various spiritual and healing traditions across the globe. While commonly associated with the Indian yogic system, chakras have a fascinating cross-cultural presence that spans different continents and civilizations. In this blog post, we will explore the diverse perspectives of chakras from a shamanic lens, shedding light … Read more about Are chakras cross cultural from a shamanic perspective?
Power Dance
Dance is a beautiful tool to connect with the power of the Universe. The word power in shamanism refers to ‘spiritual power’ or ‘divine force/presence’, and therefore power dance always involves some form of merging or communion with the divine. All of our offerings here include the element of dance. … Read more about Power Dance
What can your power actually do for someone?
Wise words from Twobirds, Principal teacher at Embracing Shamanism: "If you are falling into feeling ‘for’ people, you are mistaking your power. You will end up powerless, violated and collapsed. So my first step here to give you a backbone in empathy is: get your power straight and accept some fundamentals of this life. People die, people suffer, people have challenges, really horrific things … Read more about What can your power actually do for someone?
What are Power Threats?
Power threats are threats to your value and your esteem. 90% of the time you are not managing physical threats, but threats to your power and your esteem and your value and that is what manages your boundary system. That is what your boundary system is engineered consciously or unconsciously to do, to manage power threats. Does that insight not change the game?! In other words: what is under … Read more about What are Power Threats?
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