Animism and Shamanism

A complete study course in classical and cross-cultural shamanism, teaching the reader all s/he ever needs to know about shamanism, shamanic healing, soul retrieval, spirit extraction, house cleansing, cleaning the energy body, working with the souls of the dead – and much more.

The hedge is the symbolic boundary between the two worlds and this book will teach you how to cross that hedge.

Two Hearts in Tuva shares an extraordinary journey taking you through the distant land that borders Mongolia.

Communicating the Gospel Where Power and Fear ReignWhether in New Age mysticism, occultism, Haitian voodooism, Chinese ancestor veneration, or Japanese Shintoism, animistic beliefs are widespread, even today.

Four Approaches to Gospel and CultureIn this book, Kenneth Nehrbass examines the interaction between traditional or animistic religion (called kastom) and Christianity in Vanuatu.

Four Approaches to Gospel and CultureIn this book, Kenneth Nehrbass examines the interaction between traditional or animistic religion (called kastom) and Christianity in Vanuatu.

Details the nine stages of the ancient Egyptian initiatory path, describing each stages powers as well as the culminating ceremony called The Crown of Isis Provides profound guided meditations for each of the nine stages and illustrates the manifestation of this paths principles through stories of awakening Shares the authors personal journey as a Garment of Isis and her own powerful interactions with Isis, which culminated in her serving as Oracle of Isis at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1993 The Sacred Science of ancient Egypt was an initiatory spiritual system, a technology of consciousness designed to birth a mystical communion with the divinities, an embodied union of being between the eternal and the mortal.

Shares detailed accounts from people who have experienced time slips, including the authors own experiences, as well as the practices of shamans, yoga masters, and Samadhi mystics who use trance-like meditative states to travel outside normal space and time Offers step-by-step exercises to prepare you to experience time shifts, to help set them up, and to enhance the experience when you have slipped through time Examines criticisms of and scientific support for this phenomenon, debunking claims that time slips are delusions or remembrances of past lives and showing that they may be related to energy vortices, black holes, or astral travel Every now and then somebody reports stepping out of normal time and space.

A guide to co-creating a healing vision for humanity and the Earth through nature-connected shamanic rituals Explains the Earth Spirit Dreaming process for rebirthing inherent shamanic abilities with dozens of practices in three categories: Earth-connecting practices, Spirit-connecting practices, and Dream-connecting practices Provides experiential exercises to foster interactions with the intelligences and elemental energies of nature and the Spirit realm, realign you with the rhythms and flow of life, and co-create a healing dream for humanity and all of life on our planet Contains step-by-step directions for connecting with the light guides of the planet for guidance and healing Humanity has become profoundly disconnected from the web of life on Earth as well as from nature as a whole.

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 authors 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.

This is the story of a remarkable Native American who through his own life struggles learned to unite the paths of warrior and healer.

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

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.

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

En las profundidades de los espesos bosques y las alturas de los Andes ecuatorianos, los chamanes enseñan la técnica ancestral de cambio de los sueños.

The first practical guide to the transformative uses of salvia Explains how salvia connects you with your higher purpose and aids you in envisioning your unique path in life Describes appropriate methods of use, a shamanic diet to increase effectiveness, and the meaning of the symbols experienced during salvias ecstatic embrace Explores recent clinical research into salvias long-term positive psychological effects and its potential as a treatment for Alzheimers, depression, and addiction Salvia divinorum has been used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing.

A guide to direct communication with the spirits and the Gods Offers practices for seekers and groups to learn to hear and respond to the spirits and the Gods as well as what to do (and not do) if you receive a message Explains how to authenticate spiritual messages with divination Discusses how to avoid theological conflicts when someones personal gnosis differs from that of their Pagan group For our ancestors the whole world was alive with spirits.

Muchas culturas indígenas practican la transmutación.

An insiders account of the journey to become an ayahuasquero, a shaman who heals with the visionary vine ayahuasca Details the authors training and life as a curandero using ayahuasca medicine, San Pedro cactus, tobacco purges, psychedelic mushrooms, and other visionary plants Offers first-hand accounts of miraculous healing where ayahuasca revealed the cause of the illness, including how the author healed his mother from liver cancer Shows how ayahuasca tourism symbolizes the Western worlds reawakening need to connect with the universal life force For more than 20 years American-born Alan Shoemaker has apprenticed and worked with shamans in Ecuador and Peru, learning the traditional methods of ayahuasca preparation, the ceremonial rituals for its use, and how to commune with the healing spirit of this sacred plant as well as the spirit of the San Pedro cactus and other sacred plant allies.

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 psilocybins 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.

Practical exercises to reach higher levels of orgasm, renew relationships, and discover the healing power of sex Illustrates how to identify and best please the nine male and female genital anatomy types--such as Coyote Man or Buffalo Woman Provides exercises for greater sexual pleasure and orgasmic intensity, including the Firebreath exercise for full-body orgasm Explains how to perform powerful healing sexual energetic work with the chakras and light body Based on ancient Mayan, Olmec, and Toltec teachings passed down through the generations by the Twisted Hair Nagual Elders of the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path, the practice of Quodoushka offers practical guidance on sex, intimacy, and relationships as well as how to reach higher levels of orgasm and sexual ecstasy.

An insiders 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 insiders view of the inner workings, sacred traditions, and prevalence of spirit possession existing in our modern world.

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 shamanisms 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.

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).

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.

The history of San Pedro and its uses for healing, creativity, and conscious evolution Includes interviews with practicing San Pedro shamans on their rituals, cactus preparations, and teachings on how San Pedro heals the mind and body Contains accounts from people who have been healed by San Pedro Includes chapters by Eve Bruce, M.

A step-by-step guide to working with the spirits of ancient northern Europe Explains how to build relationships with Earth, Sun, Moon, Plants, Animals, Water, Fire, Craft, Air, and the Ancestors through 83 practical exercises Explores the role of altered states in spirit work Outlines the ancient cultural rules and taboos to avoid spiritual debt or offense We are all surrounded by spirits.

Reveals the striking parallels between indigenous cultures of the Americas and the ancient Homeric world as well as Tolkiens Middle Earth Explores the shamanic use of healing songs, psychoactive plants, and vision quests at the heart of the Odyssey and the fantasy works of J.

The first book to explore the history, methods, and thinking behind sacrifice in the growing Santera faith Explains the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail Shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice Chronicles the legal fight all the way to its 1993 U.

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

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

A guide to self-realization and reattunement with nature that utilizes the ancient shamanic wisdom of cultures from around the world Focuses on the development of grounded spirituality based on the connections indigenous traditions have with nature Contains 33 hands-on experiential exercises and 50 shamanic meditations Written by the author of Earth Medicine and Shamanic Experience Those of us who live in the so-called advanced modern world have been educated to use our minds and encouraged to satisfy our physical needs.

In the spirit of the highly acclaimed Medicine of the Cherokee, coauthored with his father J.

Integrates the Egyptian pantheon, the ancient language of astrology, and shamanic practices Links each of the planets and signs in Western astrology with its Egyptian counterpart, such as Leo with Anubis Includes sacred invocations and shamanic rituals to invite the wisdom of each Egyptian deity into your life Offers a shamanic way to interpret natal horoscopes Shamanic Egyptian Astrology integrates the Egyptian pantheon, the ancient language of astrology, and shamanic practices to promote a new way to interpret and work with natal charts.

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 guide to using ecstatic trance to connect with your ancestors, rediscover your extrasensory powers, and reclaim the peaceful nature of humanity Illustrates ecstatic trance postures to connect with the ancient Nordic people, to journey to exact points in time, and to access powers such as seeing into our future Explains how the coming new age of peace and veneration for Mother Earth was predicted in Norse mythology as the rebirth of the compassionate god Baldr Expands on the stories of the early Nordic gods and goddesses from the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda Connecting Norse mythology, ecstatic trance, the Universal Mind, and the dawn of a new age of peace and veneration for Mother Earth, Nicholas Brink reveals how we can use ecstatic and hypnotic trance to learn more directly and deeply from our distant ancestors, rediscover our extrasensory powers, and reclaim the original magical nature of humanity.

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 guide to connecting with the wisdom and energies of ancient Africa and awakening the lion-hearted spiritual warrior within Reveals the wisdom and love of the White Lions of Timbavati, who have returned to help us remember our divine origins Explores how to reconnect to our original roots in Africa hidden deep within our DNA and remember our sacred contract to guard and protect the natural world Offers shamanic journeys to connect with African power animals as well as the energetic hologram of the 31st meridian, the spine of Mother Earth It was predicted by indigenous tribes in Africa that when the White Lions return to their sacred lands in Timbavati we would be in a time of evolutionary and spiritual awakening.

Discover your souls purpose by following the shamanic path of the heart Explains how to engage your hearts 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 souls purpose awaiting release in our hearts.

A step-by-step guide to authentic advanced shamanic practices Offers hands-on instructions for more than 30 practices, including sacred Fire ceremonies, direct shamanic viewing, shamanic death and rebirth, working with healing stones, shamanic lucid dreaming, shamanic healing, and advanced methods for acquiring an animal spirit guide Allows solitary shamanic practitioners to advance their practice Examines the biological foundations of spiritual experience, the many ways that Psi phenomena and shamanism are linked, and their relationship to the scientific concept of quantum entanglement In this step-by-step guide to more than three dozen advanced shamanic practices, James Endredy shares the wisdom and techniques he has learned through 30 years of working with shamanic teachers from all over the globe, including Huichol kawiteros, Tibetan lamas, Incan, Mayan, and Tukano shamans, Indian siddhas, the Kanaka Maoli of Hawaii, and elders from many Native American tribes, such as the Seneca, Lenni Lenape, Arapaho, Sioux, Tuscarora, Yurok, Navajo, and Hopi.

A fully illustrated inspirational art book from visionary painter Francene Hart Includes more than 80 full-color reproductions of Harts 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.

Eyewitness accounts of Rolling Thunders remarkable healings, legendary control over the weather and animals, and inspiring teachings Includes accounts of Rolling Thunder by his grandson Sidian Morning Star Jones, Stanley Krippner, Alberto Villoldo, Larry Dossey, William Lyon, Jean Millay, John Perry Barlow, Stephan Schwartz, Ed Little Crow, Leslie Gray, Oh Shinna Fast Wolf, Jrgen Kremer, and David Sessions, among others Shows how his teachings and powers have transcended his death and how many of his climate change predictions have come to passOne of the most celebrated and controversial Native American medicine men of the 20th century, Rolling Thunder (1916-1997) was known for his remarkable healings and for his ability to call on the forces of Nature, typically in the form of thunder clouds.

Restore your relationship with your soul, break through patterns of dysfunction, and learn to hear the intuitive wisdom of your souls whisperings Explores shamanic tools, modern psychotherapy techniques, and ancient indigenous practices, such as the Native American medicine wheel Explains how to differentiate between your Inner Critic and the whisperings of your soul Details the Five Cycles of Change that we spiral through on our lifes journey of transformation, detailing what to do if you become stuck in one of the cycles Includes access to 5 audio journeys Addressing humanitys paradigm shift from linear consciousness to shamanic consciousness, Linda Star Wolf and Nita Gage explore how the art of soul whispering can help each of us understand why we experience our lives the way we do and shift from healing our wounds to embracing the process of transformation.

A step-by-step guide to animal communication, connecting with your primal mind, and immersing yourself in Nature Includes exercises for learning how to become invisible within Nature, sense hidden animals, and communicate with wild animals and birds Explains how to approach wild animals and form friendships with them Details the intuitive awareness of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and their innate oneness with NatureAnimals and plants are in constant communication with the world around them.

Connecting with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth Provides experiential practices to communicate with nature and access the creative power of the Earth Shares transformative wisdom teachings from conversations with nature beings, such as Snowy Owl, Snake, Blackberry, Mushroom, and Glacial Silt, exploring the role of each in bringing balance to the planet Nature and the Earth are conscious.

Explains how to awaken your spiritual Womb to find strength within and how to reclaim your softness and vulnerability as a feminine superpower Explores Earth Magic, the Moon Mysteries, Flower of Life teachings, Dragon wisdom, the shamanic powers of grief, the feminine archetypes of the Witch and the Priestess, and powerful goddesses from around the world Reveals sacred spaces in the world where the power of the Goddess lives on The Womb is the seat of our primal power and intuition--our wild knowing.

Includes an alphabetical guide to 76 animals, explaining each animals 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.

Explores how our ancestors used shamanic rituals at sacred sites to create portals for communication with nonhuman intelligences Shares supporting evidence from the spiritual and shamanic beliefs of more than 100 Native American tribes Shows how the earliest forms of shamanism began at sites like Qesem Cave in Israel more than 400,000 years ago From Gbekli Tepe in Turkey to the Egyptian pyramids, from the stone circles of Europe to the mound complexes of the Americas, Andrew Collins and Gregory L.

Harness the transformative power of night dreams, half-awake dreams, and daydreams for healing, manifestation, and insight Examines the types of dreams we have and how to remember and interpret them Offers techniques for using night dreams and liminal dreams to improve our health and well-being and for manifesting our dreams in reality Provides techniques for using daydreams for healing, insight, and creativity Explains how dream techniques can be used to influence the behavior of people, things, and nature in the waking world Dreams can change our lives in profound and tangible ways.

A powerful story of spiritual awakening, reconnection with Nature, and rekindling of ancestral wisdom Details the authors 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.