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- Shamanism As a Path of Transformation - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Matt ToussaintTraditionally, shamanic practices are rooted in small communities and tribal societies that lived a primarily pre-modern life. While all shamanic cultures are most likely not expressions of the idyllic state of oneness with nature that is commonly portrayed, it is at least safe to say that ...
Views: 1151 - Shamanism: A Definition for Modern Practitioners - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Matt ToussaintTo be certain, this is a tricky question. And while there are many facets and nuances that will not be addressed here, the following article provides a basic framework for understanding what exactly shamanism is. It is important to mention that there are many, many definitions and ...
Views: 1139 - The Relevance of Shamanism Today - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Matt ToussaintShamanism can sound arcane, exotic, distant, "other" -- and in the minds of many Western people, this is precisely how and where shamanism exists: somewhere "out there". It is liminal, on the edge of normalcy. The shaman is someone who dances and chants strange sounds to a rhythm only they can ...
Views: 1105 - Shamanic Healing: A New Look at an Ancient Practice - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Matt ToussaintShamanic healing is a multi-dimensional experience. It engages the practitioner and participant on every level: emotional, psychological, personal, spiritual, physical, ideological, etc. The essence of healing itself is derived from an understanding of wholeness, and so the implication is that ...
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