Animism and Shamanism

Shamanic practices to access your spiritual blueprint, communicate with the universal mind, and transform in to your highest spiritual self *; Explains how to tune in to imaginal cells to heal the past, activate the shaman within, and download information from the future *; Includes shamanic breathwork practices and rituals to open access to your spiritual blueprint--the hologram of who your highest, best self is meant to be--and be more potent and powerful in the present *; Includes 55-minute Visionary Shamanism Musical Journeys CD We are in a highly transitional time on Earth as old structures break down in preparation for the new world that is coming.

• Examina cómo la ayahuasca afecta el cerebro desde una perspectiva neurocientífica y la manera en que sus efectos sobre la conciencia se relacionan con antiguos textos esotéricos

• Comparte entrevistas con personas que han experimentado los poderosos efectos de la ayahuasca como “médico espiritual”, y su propio viaje desde la depresión suicida hasta la paz del alma

• Investiga cómo se entrelazan la ayahuasca y las antiguas prácticas del chamanismo del Amazonas

Elaborada a partir de una combinación de dos plantas (las hojas de Psychotria viridis y la liana Banisteriopsis caapi), la ayahuasca ha sido utilizada durante milenios por tribus indígenas del Alto Amazonas para la sanación y la exploración espiritual.

A collection of guided journeys and meditations to help the reader connect with and learn from power animals and spirit allies.

A fully illustrated inspirational art book from visionary painter Francene Hart*; Includes more than 80 full-color reproductions of Hart's intricate watercolor paintings and the stories behind them*; Recounts the evolution of her art and her discovery of the hidden order of Nature that led to her masterful artistic integrations of Nature, Spirit, and Sacred Geometry*; Explores how to tap into the energies provided by spirit guides and power animals, like Jaguar, Raven, Octopus, and Dolphin, and harness the intelligence of the heart for creative inspiration and visionEvery one of us possesses the potential to receive visionary experiences and integrate them into our lives.

A powerful story of spiritual awakening, reconnection with Nature, and rekindling of ancestral wisdom *; Details the author's encounters with ancestral spirits and animal teachers, such as Coy-Wolf, and profound moments of direct connection with the natural world *; Shows how ancestral connections and intimate communications with Nature are not unique or restricted to those with indigenous cultural roots *; Reveals how reconnection with ancestors and the natural world offers insight and solutions for the complex problems we face We are but a few generations removed from millennia spent living in intimate contact with the natural world and in close commune with ancestral spirits.

*; Explores the properties and healing uses of 40 important crystals and stones, including quartz, Herkimer diamond, amethyst, and citrine--the coyote stone *; Explains how to spiritually prepare to work with crystals and how to purify and care for them, including how to establish right relationship with a crystal *; Details safe and effective healing techniques, including how to make crystal essences, how to program a crystal, and how to purify the energy centers or perform a healing treatment with clear quartz crystal Crystals and stones come from Mother Earth, and indigenous medicine people have been using them to help and to heal for millennia.

A journey through the three pathways of time--present, past, and future--to open yourself to shamanic visions*; Presents shamanic tools to help you prepare to receive visions, release the burdens of the past, and bring clarity to your visions of the future*; Shares Earth Whispering practices to expand the senses, set intentions, and connect deeply with intuition and spirit helpers*; Offers advice on working with guides and soul protectors as well as the different realms a guide might emerge fromVisionaries dream the future into life, and throughout the ages shamans have served this role within their communities.

An exploration of the personal and spiritual truths revealed through LSD *; Reveals that LSD visions weave an ongoing story from trip to trip *; Shows that trips progress through three stages: personal issues and pre-birth consciousness, ego-loss, and on to the sacred *; Explores psychedelic use throughout history, including the mass hallucinations common in the Middle Ages and the early therapeutic use of LSD Toward the end of his fifties, Christopher Gray took, for the first time in years, a 100-microgram acid trip.

The author's journey to becoming a Bushman shaman and healer and how this tradition relates to shamanic practices around the world*; Explores the Bushmen's ecstatic shaking and dancing practices*; Written by the first non-Bushman to become fully initiated into their healing and spiritual waysIn Bushman Shaman, Bradford Keeney details his initiation into the shamanic tradition of the Kalahari Bushmen, regarded by some scholars as the oldest living culture on earth.

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The shamanic roots of Taoist practice *; Explains the principles of the Taoist Medicine Wheel, including the Five Elements, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and the trigrams of the I Ching *; Includes exercises from the ';Wheel of Love' to access the Tao of Ecstasy *; Contains illustrated teaching stories about the Eight Immortals Thousands of years ago the immortals known as the Shining Ones shipwrecked on the Chinese coast.

Inspiring accounts from renowned contemporary working shamans about their first moments of spiritual epiphany *; With contributions by Sandra Ingerman, Hank Wesselman, John Perkins, Alberto Villoldo, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Tom Cowan, Lynn Andrews, Linda Star Wolf, and others *; Also includes shamanic awakening experiences from those with unique shamanic paths--teachers, mothers, social workers, academics, and even rappers How does one receive the ';call' to enter onto the shamanic path?

*; Mongolian shamaness Sarangerel provides a hands-on guide for serious students of the shamanic path.

Inspiring teachings centered on navigating our world's collective challenges with indigenous wisdom and the power of psychedelics*; With contributions from Christopher Bache, Zoe Helene, Dennis McKenna, Martina Hoffmann, The Dank Duchess, Jamie Wheal, Grandmother Maria Alice, and others*; Explores the immense healing intelligence of nature, the wisdom of ancient Indigenous prophecies and shamanic practices, the importance of the Divine Feminine for environmental regeneration, and the crucial role of psychedelic and entheogenic plants in initiating transformations of consciousnessExploring the way forward for humanity in the face of unprecedented crisis, more than 25 contributors show how the wisdom of Indigenous peoples and the power of psychedelics can help us enact the radical shift in consciousness necessary to navigate the collapse of the old world order and the birth of a new consciousness.

Goes beyond the stereotypes to restore Vodou to its proper place as a powerful shamanic tradition*; Provides practical exercises and techniques from the Vodou tradition that can be used as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal transformation*; Shows how to remove evil spirits and negative energies sent by others*; Written by a fully initiated Houngan (Vodou shaman)Providing practical exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, Vodou Shaman shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the loa (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the ghede (the spirits of the ancestors), and djabs (nature spirits for healing purposes).

Training methods for tracking and wilderness observation woven into extraordinary real-life stories of intuitive animal-reading skills *; Explains technical tracking methods and observational skills such as shadowing and envisioning through the innermost thoughts of an accomplished native tracker *; Reveals how to track by expanding your awareness and consciousness to become one with the animal you are tracking *; Shares stories of tracking Wolves, Bears, Deer, Cougars, and many other animals Stepping beyond the shape of a footprint and into the unseen story of the track, veteran wilderness guide Tamarack Song takes you inside the eyes and mind of an intuitive tracker, with intimate stories where Frogs show the way out of the woods, scat reveals life histories, and Bears demonstrate how to find missing people.

A guidebook for communicating with the departed and gaining first-hand knowledge of life beyond death*; Reveals that the easiest way to communicate with the departed is through dreams*; Offers methods for helpful and timely communication with deceased loved ones*; Provides powerful Active Dreaming practices from ancient and indigenous cultures for journeying beyond the gates of death for wisdom and healingWe yearn for contact with departed loved ones.

A book of wisdom teachings and rituals that invoke ancient Egyptian deities to awaken human consciousness *; Provides guided shamanic visualizations to invoke 26 of the most significant gods *; Takes the reader through shamanic portals of death, rebirth, and illumination *; Reconciles internal conflict through a sacred marriage of heart and mind In Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt, Nicki Scully and Linda Star Wolf renew humanity's connection to the ancient gods of Egypt, the neteru.

An in-depth look at the therapeutic and transformative powers of storytelling in Native American and other cultures*; Explores how to create a healing state of mind using stories*; Includes healing stories from Native American traditions and other cultures from around the world*; By the author of the bestselling Coyote MedicineStories are powerful sources of meaning that shape and transform our lives.

A practical guide to the magic of the feminine side of the Norse pantheon *; Provides invocations and rituals to call each goddess forth for personal and group spirit work *; Details the author's trancework to discover the personalities and powers of Frigg the Allmother, wife of Odin, and the 12 lesser-known Aesir goddesses associated with her *; Offers a comprehensive guide to tranceworking to connect with the deities Combining traditional research on folklore and the Eddas with trancework and meditation techniques, Alice Karlsdttir was able to rediscover the feminine side of the Norse pantheon and assemble working knowledge of 13 Norse goddesses for both group ritual and personal spirit work.

True account of a decade-long apprenticeship with Huichol shamans in the Mexican Sierra Madre *; Contains an insider's view of the Huichol's shamanic spiritual practices, including their ritual use of peyote *; Offers the Huichol path to sustainable healing for individuals and our planet Never conquered by Europeans, the Huichol--known for their use of peyote in spiritual ceremonies--have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life.

Die Schamanin erzählt in ihrer spirituellen Biografie ihre spannende Sinnsuche, bei der sie tief in das heilige Wissen der Grönland-Schamanen eindringt.

*; 2025 Nautilus Silver Award*; Explains the importance of creating a direct personal connection with Nature and how it is key to becoming an elder who will go on to become a wise Ancestor*; Presents exercises and rituals to awaken and deepen your animistic connection to the world and help you intentionally craft yourself as a fit elder*; Explores deep spiritual work with the Sacred Self, including shadow work and trauma honoring, as well as practices to help you heal your family lineFor millennia people connected with the Ancestors as part of their regular spiritual practice, seeking wisdom and inspired vitality from those who came before.

A practical guide to working with gemstones and crystals connected to Goddess energy for magick, healing, and transformation *; 2020 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award *; Explores more than 100 Goddess-centered stones and crystals, including amazonite, amethyst, birthing stones, thundereggs, geodes, Lemurian seed crystals, sakura stone, yeh ming zhu, and carnelian, also known as the blood of Isis *; Details each stone's astrological and elemental correspondences, Goddess archetypes, healing properties, magickal uses, and aspects of the Divine Feminine it embodies *; Includes instructions for Goddess-centered rituals, guided meditations, and spells *; Explains how to create Goddess-centered crystal grids, crystal elixirs, and charm bags Part of Mother Earth, crystals and gemstones are intimate pieces of the body of the Goddess, sacred tools that can help us tap into Her energy for healing, magick, and spiritual growth.

A guide to personal spiritual initiation through the transformation of habitual patterns, apathy, and resistance *; Based on the Native American medicine wheel, the Vedic wheel, and the universal initiatory mandala *; Enables readers from any tradition to initiate themselves through practices of thought transformation, narrative medicine, meditation exercises, rituals, and journaling *; Facilitates breaking through personal and societal illusions that perpetuate resistance and apathy Intentions and spiritual principles, meditation and contemplation, ritual, and risk-taking are the conditions that comprise an initiated life.

An experiential guide to the shamanic spiritual practices of the Himalayas shared by a 27th-generation Nepalese shaman *; Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for authentic Himalayan shamanic practices, including physical and spiritual healing, shamanic journeys, and ceremonies *; Includes exercises to meet the ancestors in your shamanic lineage, techniques to use your voice as a shamanic tool, and practices for negotiating the spirit world safely *; Details shamanic chants and rituals, how to create an altar, and the sacred objects of the shaman, along with exercises and techniques for using them properly There are few areas of our world where shamanic traditions have been preserved in their original context and form.

Shamanic practices for making a difference in the world *; Offers shamanic tools for solving the challenges we face as a global community *; Provides healing practices and initiatory journeys to address pollution-based diseases, natural and man-made disasters, and environmental degradation *; Explores time, physics, and other dimensions to explain how to repair and evolve DNA and see into the future in order to change it In Planetary Healing, shamanic healer Nicki Scully and visionary Mark Hallert reveal how to move beyond feeling helpless and overwhelmed by global crises so we can make a difference in the world through active participation in healing ourselves, our families, our communities, and the planet.

An experiential guide to the sacred places and teachings of Andean shamanism *; Explores the cosmology and core shamanic beliefs of the Andean people, including Pachamama and power animals such as condors, snakes, hummingbirds, and pumas *; Takes you on an intimate journey through the sacred sites, temples, and power places of Peru, including Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuamn, Psac, Lake Titicaca, and more *; Shares initiatory rites and shamanic journeying practices to allow you to integrate and embody the wisdom of each sacred place The Andes Mountains of Peru are rich with ancient shamanic traditions, sacred places, and heart wisdom passed down from the Inca and safeguarded for generations by the Q'eros nation.

Reveals for the first time the ancient tradition of bee shamanism and its secret practices and teachings*; Examines the healing and ceremonial powers of the honeybee and the hive*; Reveals bee shamanism's system of acupuncture, which predates the Chinese systems*; Imparts teachings from the female tradition and explores the transformative powers of the magico-sexual elixirs they produceBee shamanism may well be the most ancient and enigmatic branch of shamanism.

Utilizing the healing power of breath to change consciousness *; Explains how to enter altered states of consciousness, increase paranormal abilities, and resolve old traumas using breathwork *; Introduces the Five Cycles of Change that bring about major life shifts and how to work with them *; Includes 70-minute audio download of chakra-attuned rhythms to play during the journey Incorporating psychospiritual tools with her Shamanic Breathwork practice, Linda Star Wolf shows how to spiritually journey in the same way shamans entrain to the rhythms of drums or rattles using the breath, either alone or together with music.

A ';what to expect' guide for first-time ayahuasca users paired with accounts from the author's extensive shamanic experiences in the Amazon *; Describes how to prepare for the first ceremony, what to do in the days afterward, and how to maintain a shamanic healing diet *; Details some of the author's own ayahuasca experiences, including an intensive trip in 2009 when he underwent 17 ceremonies *; Explores the many other plants that are part of the ayahuasca healer's medicine cabinet as well as the icaros, healing songs, of the ayahuasca shaman Since 1999 Jan Kounen has regularly traveled to the Peruvian Amazon to participate in ayahuasca ceremonies.

The first comprehensive presentation of the core teachings of the Kalahari Bushmen as told by the Tribal Elders *; Reveals how the Bushmen are able to receive direct transmissions of God's love for healing and spiritual transformation *; Explores tribal legends and teaching tales, the importance of dreams and animals, and the origins of their dances, rituals, and ceremonies Step into the imaginative realm of one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth, the Kalahari Ju/'hoansi Bushmen.

An insider's experience and personal transformation with ayahuasca and the religious philosophy surrounding it *; An intimate account of the genesis of the Santo Daime tradition *; Edited and introduced by Stephen Larsen, author of The Shaman's Doorway In search of something to restore his spiritual connection to life after his release from captivity as a political prisoner in Brazil, Alex Polari de Alverga had a transformative encounter with Padrinho Sebastiao Mota de Mela, one of the two revered founders of Santo Daime.

Durante más de 20 años, el estadounidense Alan Shoemaker ha sido aprendiz y colaborador de chamanes en Ecuador y Perú, donde se ha familiarizado con los métodos tradicionales de preparación de la ayahuasca, los rituales ceremoniales para su uso y la forma de hacer comunión con el espíritu sanador de esa planta sagrada y del cactus de San Pedro y otros aliados similares del mundo vegetal.

An exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of ayahuasca *; Details the scientific discovery of ayahuasca's sophisticated psychoactive delivery system in the brain and body and its potential applications in medicine and psychology *; Includes contributions from Dennis J.

Examines the realities of unexplained natural phenomenon and provides explanations that push the boundaries of science.

*; Explores how to work ethically, skillfully, and responsibly with psychedelics and plant spirits*; Shares the author's transformative psychedelic experiences and how they helped him discover his life's purpose*; Provides shamanic practices to develop your capacity as a Wisdom Warrior, heal personal and collective trauma, and connect with infinite cosmic loveTaking us through his more than 50 years of immersion in psychedelic shamanism, Tom Soloway Pinkson shares profound Indigenous teachings, plant teacher wisdom, and his own transformative experiences on the psychedelic Wisdom Warrior path.

An insider's view of the inner workings and prevalence of spirit possession in our modern world *; Provides practical techniques for preparation, safety, aftercare, and aborting harmful possessions *; Reveals the forms of ritual possession present throughout the world--including Uganda, Nepal, Korea, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, and France Drawing Down the Spirits presents an insider's view of the inner workings, sacred traditions, and prevalence of spirit possession existing in our modern world.

The remarkable story of one man's rediscovery of his primordial mandate and of the strange journey that took him there*; Explores the innate knowledge that exists within us all, a "e;primal awareness,"e; that can help us to live in harmony with our world*; Shows how we can rediscover this unseeable realm In 1983, caught in a violent rainstorm while kayaking the Rio Urique in Mexico's Copper Canyon, Don Trent Jacobs was swept into an impassable catacomb of underwater tunnels toward what he believed was certain death.

The Shaman's Doorway is one of the most significant and inspiring works on the relationship of shamanism to both the psyche and society.

*; Includes an alphabetical guide to 76 animals, explaining each animal's spiritual gifts, shapeshifting medicine, the realm they are associated with, and their symbolic meaning when they appear in a dream or vision *; Details the trance journeying techniques and shapeshifting practices of ancient Mesoamerican shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo *; Explores how to strengthen our connections with our spirit animal guides In this guide, Erika Buena or explores the animal mythologies, spirit journeying techniques, and shapeshifting practices of ancient shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo.

Discover your soul's purpose by following the shamanic path of the heart *; Explains how to engage your heart's navigational guidance system to access your spiritual core directly and find your life purpose and spiritual identity *; Includes shamanic practices to meet your power animals, consult with spirit guides, embark on journeys in the spirit world, slay your inner dragons of self-sabotage and fear, clear emotional wounding patterns, and find your personal spirit song *; Offers case studies and troubleshooting help for common pitfalls and obstacles on the heart-centered shamanic path *; Includes access to 4 guided audio journeys narrated by the author Each of us has a vision for our lives, our soul's purpose awaiting release in our hearts.

Specific body postures reappear in the art and artifacts of world cultures, even those widely separated by time and distance.

Combining elements of Andrew Weil's SPONTANEOUS HEALING and Carolyn Myss's ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT with a concept all its own, Alberto Villoldo's remarkable book, Shaman, Healer, Sage demonstrates the healing power of energy medicine - a tradition practised in the Americas for more than 5,000 years - which is finally being recognized today by the medical establishment.

One woman's mystical path through grief into renewal, expanded awareness, and discovery of her own healing capabilities *; Offers a lens into a wide variety of wisdomkeeping traditions and alternative healing paradigms throughout the Americas and Europe *; Shows how the mystical path enables us to find renewal in times of profound loss *; Details the author's awakening to the energies of the cosmos, which can guide us toward our destiny, balanced between our soul's dark and light energies How do you find renewal after loss, especially the loss of a child?

A comprehensive overview of the Western perennial tradition--the hermetic tradition and the ancient earth wisdom of shamanic indigenous peoples*; Provides practical exercises to reawaken mystical awareness and reconnect with the ancient mystery traditions of our ancestors*; Reveals how earth wisdom and high magic complement one anotherIn Walkers Between the Worlds, the authors reveal the development of both these traditions that were never far beneath the surface of Western culture and how they complement each other.

How psilocybin mushrooms facilitate a direct link to the wisdom of Nature and the meaning of life *; Examines the neurochemistry underlying the visionary psilocybin experience *; Explains how sacred mushrooms help restore our connection to the natural intelligence of Nature *; Reviews the research on psilocybin's ability to dispel anxiety in the terminally ill and its helpful effects on obsessive-compulsive disorder It has been more than 50 years since sacred mushrooms were plucked from the shamanic backwaters of Mexico and presented to the modern world by R.