Shamanism - The very word has a mysterious, powerful ring. Humanities most ancient traditional method of healing, problem solving and maintaining balance within self and society cannot be dismissed as a hangover from the dark ages. We have much to learn from shamans, of the so-called under developed countries, who have always understood the importance of mind body spirit relationship as the path to good health and harmony.
A shaman is a person who has learned to change their state of consciousness in order to journey to other realities to obtain power and knowledge to help themselves, others and the community in which they live. This is the key aspect of shamanic healing.
This shift in consciousness is achieved through different means, i.e. rhythmic drumming, rattling, dancing, chanting and ritual.
There is a resurgence of interest in shamanism within western society which is perhaps due to a spiritual hunger that is not being satisfied by the materialistic values that dominate our culture today.
