A sweat lodge is a ceremonial structure used in many Indigenous cultures for healing, prayer, and purification. The sweat lodge is typically constructed using natural materials such as saplings, canvas or hides, and blankets, and is covered with earth to create a dome-shaped structure. Participants sit inside the lodge in a circle around a central pit filled with heated stones, and water is poured … Read more about What do you do in a sweatlodge?
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What does the word Toltec mean?
The word Toltec comes from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the ancient Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico. The exact meaning of the word Toltec is not entirely clear, but it is thought to refer to a group of people who were known for their skills and knowledge in various areas, including art, architecture, and spiritual practices. In modern times, the term Toltec is often used … Read more about What does the word Toltec mean?
What is a Shamanic Teacher?
A shamanic teacher is someone who has undergone extensive training and has deep knowledge and experience in the practice of shamanism. They have typically studied with one or more experienced shamanic practitioners or teachers, and have undergone their own personal healing and spiritual transformation through shamanic practices. A shamanic teacher may offer various services, … Read more about What is a Shamanic Teacher?
Finding Your North
The North holds different meanings to different people. For some it is the place of the teacher and at Embracing Shamanism we can help guide you to stepping into the place of teacher in our Shamanic Teacher Training course. More information can be found here. … Read more about Finding Your North
Sweatlodge Ceremonies
We offer sweat lodge training at Embracing Shamanism. We have a list of people who have attended the training and currently offering sweatlodge ceremonies across Scotland. Connect with them here. … Read more about Sweatlodge Ceremonies
The Element of Fire
Fire brings light. Fire brings life. Fire brings transformation. All our offerings at Embracing Shamanism honour and work with the elements. What workshop, training and course is calling you? Find out here. … Read more about The Element of Fire
Psychic Hygiene
You have to change the game. You have to know in this modern era how to consciously clean your psyche, your psychology, and your psychic field. It’s a different ballgame now. You can catch a psychic virus just from watching the news, social media, or any media platform. At Embracing Shamanism our trainings and workshops will guide you to discover ancient practises to develop effect psychic hygiene … Read more about Psychic Hygiene
What is a Psychic Virus?
How do you invite these viruses in and make yourself your own worst enemy? A Psychic Virus is a thought form, a belief system, a lie perhaps that you believe and that gets into your fields and begins to take over your psyche, just like a virus. Those are real. The Codependent Archetype, for example, invites more psychic viruses in than many other Archetypes. Smudging will not do it in the long … Read more about What is a Psychic Virus?
Spiritual Warriors
In modern times often warriorship is associated with fighting. Yet in ancient times warriors embodied the teachings of protection and manifestation. At Embracing Shamanism we have a variety of workshops and trainings to discover the Spiritual Warrior inside of you, in a way that is meaningful to you. Explore our offerings here. … Read more about Spiritual Warriors
Learn more about Embracing Shamanism
Embracing Shamanism offers a wide range of highly experiential training opportunities including introduction weekends, a comprehensive Practitioner Training plus Shamanic Teacher Training for those wishing to pursue a teaching role. Additional trainings focus on Toltec Shamanism, conducting Healing Circles and Sweatlodge Ceremonies, and a one-year training in Earth Centred Shamanism with emphasis … Read more about Learn more about Embracing Shamanism