Category: Shamanic
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Shamanism – A Path to Healing
Shamanism is a timeless practice that connects us to Heaven, to Earth, AND our Deepest Self. These practices seem to be inherent in those who try it, yet generally dormant in our culture. It was dominant for the thousands of years that humans lived sustainably on the planet as part of Nature, rather than apart…
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Grounding with the Chakras
Grounding in the seasons of Autumn and Winter helps balance the airy nature of cool winds, especially in dry climates. Eating more heavier root veggies and fatty foods might work – with subsequent added body weight. Another way to ground is through energy of the chakras. There are many different chakra systems… yet it is…
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Becoming a True Elder
I’ve been studying shamanic practice with Paul Francis, of the UK. He teaches that the basis of shamanism is animism. Our Hunter-Gatherer forefathers & mothers lived in this kind of culture. They lived harmoniously within their human tribe and with the larger community of non-humans – Animal, Plant, and Stone Peoples. They understood all the…
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Rattles – Tools of the Soul
I have three rattles that have been with me for decades. They have many layers of meaning for me, reminding me. Two represent the feminine and masculine duality of creation and in each of us. One connects to the Animal People. I’m still learning new things from them. I use them in various different ways…
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Pratyahara – developing inner awareness
Pratyahara is one of the Eight Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras. It is the linchpin between working with the outer physical world and going to the more inner, subtle senses. This is relevant to both Ayurveda and Shamanism. For Ayurveda, it works at awakening to the Atman, the Highest Self. This is the…
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Strengthen Support from Ancestors
We can strengthen the support of ancestors who have gone before us. Certainly, they already pay attention to us at times. Yet we can develop our relationship with them. Many cultures have traditions that do this and the fall is the general time of year especially attuned to this work. Helpful ancestors can include unknown…