Shamanism For Beginners

Healers and visionaries, food-finders and rainmakers--as intermediaries between the physical and spirit worlds, shamans have served a vital role in indigenous cultures for more than 40,000 years. The timeless wisdom of the shaman also holds relevance for the challenges we face today. James Endredy explores shamanic paths from around the globe and discusses the tools, rituals, and beliefs that are common to most traditions. You'll discover how shamans are chosen and initiated, and how they establish a relationship with power animals, ancestors, and other inhabitants of the spirit realm. Along with many stories from his own experiences, Endredy shares insights from other scholars in the field, including Mircea Eliade, Michael Harner, and Holger Kalweit, and from indigenous shamans throughout history. Shamanism for Beginners concludes with a thoughtful, empowering look at how shamanic practices can help restore balance and peace to our lives and the earth.

If you want to discover the hidden power of shamanism, then keep reading... Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Shaman or what being a Shaman entails? Do you ever wonder if your life could be better if you followed this ancient tradition, even in our society based on science? Is there more to human life than the scientific universe we know so little about? Would you like to go beyond the ordinary and access the extraordinary? If you are even a little bit curious, then this book is for you! You will marvel at the wonders that the cosmos has in store for you as you take your first steps on your Shamanic journey. This book on Shamanism holds answers to the above questions and so much more. You'll discover in detail the aspects of Shamanism you need to know to raise your level of consciousness and to experience shamanic journeys. In this book, you will: Learn about Shamanism from its ancient beginnings until modern times Discover the path of Shamanism and discover who can walk it Explore how to build a Shamanic way of life Discover everything you need to know about the medicine wheel, and the importance of the four directions Discover your power animals and spirit guides, and why you need them Investigate the three Shamanic worlds Learn about Shamanic meditation and the significance of your dreams in Shamanism Find detailed and easy to understand Shamanic journeys and how you can embark on them Discover how to raise your level of consciousness by uncovering the importance of the power of sound And much more If you are looking for answers to your own Shamanistic path, or you just want to explore this fascinating and otherworldly topic in a comprehensive format, then get this book now.

Shamanic journeying is the inner art of traveling to the invisible worlds beyond ordinary reality to retrieve information for change in every area of our lives from spirituality and health to work and relationships. With Shamanic Journeying, readers join world-renowned teacher Sandra Ingerman to learn the core teachings of this ancient practice and apply these skills in their own journey. Includes drumming for three shamanic journeys.

Fascinating, comprehensive, and eminently readable, this guide explores shamanism—the world's most enduring healing and religious tradition—in the light of modern medicine, psychology, neuroscience, consciousness disciplines, and religious studies. Praise: "As if on cue, just when I am beginning to think that shamanism is the ground from which all religions spring, along comes this book. I cannot imagine a book that would be more helpful to me in thinking through this important subject."—Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions "...Unquestionably the most rounded compact introduction to shamanism, particularly the inner world of shamans, available today. A door-opening book for students of consciousness and spirituality."—Georg Feuerstein, PhD, M.Litt, author of The Yoga Tradition "A splendidly clear and timely survey of shamanism."—Jean Achterberg, PhD, author of Imagery in Healing "Quite simply, this book is a major step forward in understanding the vital phenomenon of shamanism. I recommend it highly."—Charles Tart, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of California at Davis, author of States of Consciousness "...Eminently useful and inspiring. A brilliant integrative work that pushes the frontiers of consciousness in insightful, practical, and powerful ways."—Angeles Arrien, PhD, Cultural Anthropologist, author of The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life"... Unique in bringing together the full range of anthropological, psychological, and psychiatric literature on this vital subject. It does so with admirable scholarship yet still manages to be sensitive and clear."—Christie W. Kiefer, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of California at San Francisco

The ancient wisdom of the American Indians is at the root of Shamanic practice, which teaches ways of altering one's own consciousness through the use of trance states and meditation. This guide discusses the Shamans, their origins, and their powers. It looks at the tools, drums, masks, and jewellery that the shamans use as an aid to their journeys, and there are exercises for readers to practice what they have learned.

This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism – what it is, where it came from, how you can participate. "Wonderful, fascinating… Harner really knows what he's talking about." CARLOS CASTANEDA "An intimate and practical guide to the art of shamanic healing and the technology of the sacred. Michael Harner is not just an anthropologist who has studied shamanism; he is an authentic white shaman." STANILAV GROF, author of 'The Adventure Of Self Discovery' "Harner has impeccable credentials, both as an academic and as a practising shaman. Without doubt (since the recent death of Mircea Eliade) the world's leading authority on shamanism." NEVILL DRURY, author of 'The Elements of Shamanism' Michael Harner, Ph.D., has practised shamanism and shamanic healing for more than a quarter of a century. He is the founder and director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Written by the Founder of the Shaman Sisters, The Ultimate Guide to Shamanism is a modern guide to the ancient practice of using spirit medicine in practice and ceremony for healing and manifestation.