There’s something you should know. By day, they manage teams.They hit deadlines.They run households.They write reports, answer emails, organise spreadsheets, teach classes, lead meetings and remember to bring snacks to after-school clubs. But by night?They talk to the moon.They pull cards.They whisper prayers over candles.They drum.They dream.They cry into the soil.They feel spirit at the … Read more about The Secret Life of Spiritual People (And Why It’s Time to Go Public)
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Why Shamanic Training Isn’t a Shortcut (and That’s a Good Thing)
We live in a world that promises quick fixes.Heal your trauma in 30 days.Find your purpose in a weekend.Transform your life with a swipe, a mantra, or a shiny new tool. But the shamanic path?It doesn’t work like that.And thank goodness. At Embracing Shamanism, we honour the long game the cyclical, earthy, sometimes messy road of healing and transformation. Our trainings aren’t designed to … Read more about Why Shamanic Training Isn’t a Shortcut (and That’s a Good Thing)
From Burnout to Belonging: How Shamanic Training Can Transform the Way You Lead
You’re someone who gives.You show up.You care deeply.You carry more than your fair share. And yet how often do you feel like something vital is missing? The truth is, many leaders, carers, teachers, and changemakers today are exhausted not just tired, but soul-weary. Burnt out from the pressure to fix, hold, support, and constantly do. You might look strong and capable on the outside, but … Read more about From Burnout to Belonging: How Shamanic Training Can Transform the Way You Lead
Shamanic Time Travel: Healing Across Generations and Timelines
What if time isn’t as linear as we’ve been taught? What if the pain you carry didn’t start with you and the healing you do today could ripple outwards, not only to your ancestors but to your children’s children? In many shamanic traditions, time is not a straight line, but a spiral. Past, present and future are threads woven together in a vast, energetic tapestry. Shamans have long known how … Read more about Shamanic Time Travel: Healing Across Generations and Timelines
Invitation to Heal with the Heart
Highland Healing Circles will be holding a healing circles weekend at Anam Cara in thebeautiful sacred space of the Earthlodge. We would love it if you came along and joined us, whether you want to be an Alchemist,channel a spirit, have a healing or take part in any of the other roles of the healing circle.We start at 10am until 4pm on Saturday, with two healing circles and 10am until 4pm on … Read more about Invitation to Heal with the Heart
Stone People Speak: Listening to the Oldest Teachers on Earth
Long before there were books or scrolls, before even the first songs were sung, the stones were here.Silent. Patient. Watching the world turn and turn again. In many shamanic traditions, stones are not just objects. They are the Stone People — ancient, wise, and very much alive. They hold memory in their bodies, stories pressed into them over millions of years. If you know how to listen, they … Read more about Stone People Speak: Listening to the Oldest Teachers on Earth
The Songlines of the Soul: Singing as Medicine and Map in Shamanic Journeys
In the old ways, singing was never about performance.It was survival.It was communication, navigation, healing and prayer, all woven into one breath. For shamans, singing is a sacred tool, as vital as the drum or the rattle. But it is not only for calling energy or soothing pain. Singing creates pathways. It maps the invisible landscapes of the spirit worlds, much like the ancient songlines of … Read more about The Songlines of the Soul: Singing as Medicine and Map in Shamanic Journeys
The Sacred Smoke: A Shamanic History of Incense
Long before incense filled our homes with calming scents, it carried deep spiritual meaning across ancient cultures. In shamanic traditions, incense has always been more than a pleasant fragrance it is sacred smoke, a bridge between the earthly and the spiritual worlds. Shamans, healers, and wisdom keepers used incense in ceremonies to cleanse energy, call in guidance, and offer prayers to the … Read more about The Sacred Smoke: A Shamanic History of Incense
A Brief History of Shamanism and Its Global Connections
Shamanism is one of the oldest spiritual traditions in the world, with evidence of shamanic practices dating back tens of thousands of years. Despite cultural differences, shamanism has appeared in every inhabited continent, reflecting a universal human connection to the unseen world, nature, and healing. But what exactly is shamanism, and how has it evolved across time and cultures? What … Read more about A Brief History of Shamanism and Its Global Connections
Shamanic Training: Online vs. In-Person
Shamanic training is a profound and deeply transformative journey that connects you to ancient practices, spiritual realms, and the wisdom of nature. As an experiential and oral tradition, shamanic teachings have always been passed down through direct, in-person interaction between the teacher and student. While online training can be convenient, in-person experiences are essential for the full … Read more about Shamanic Training: Online vs. In-Person