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Shamanic Spiritual Healing - Part 1 By Sue Redding
"Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you feel necessary, and ask yourself, and yourself alone, one question: 'Does this path have a heart?' |
If it does, it is good. If it doesn't, it is of no use." Carlos Castaneda
Shamanic healing is an ancient form of spiritual healing which has been practiced by indigenous people all over the world. It takes place on a spiritual plane and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medicine. Shamanic healing is a powerful tool which can be used in conjunction with other healing modalities to improve the life quality of people from any belief system.
The word shaman (pronounced SHAW-muhn) means "one who can see in the dark." It comes from the language of the Tungus tribe in Siberia and applies to both men and women practitioners. The shaman, often called the shamanic practitioner in our culture, acts as a "hollow bone" or instrument through which the spirits may work in ordinary reality.
A basic tool of shamanism is the shamanic journey, in which the shaman sends her/his spirit to non-ordinary reality to consult with helping spirits. In the journey, the shamanic practitioner may receive direct divination in answer to a question, or she/he may receive guidance in performing healing. Some people view shamanic journeying as a metaphorical tool for accessing the wisdom of the unconscious.
Core shamanism uses Elements common to many different shamanic traditions and is not specific to any one culture. It was developed by anthropologist Michael Harner, author of "The Way of the Shaman." Core shamanism is not a religion, but a practical healing art. Healing the spirit can help to facilitate healing the body, the mind, and the heart.
Three major techniques Of shamanic healing as practiced in core shamanism are Power Restoration, Extraction Healing, and Soul Retrieval. In order to determine which one to use, the shamanic practitioner makes a diagnostic journey to ask the helping spirits which healing technique would be most beneficial for the client at the present time.
Sue Redding is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Portland, Oregon. For more information about her practice, Blind Faith Bodywork, visit her web site:
http://www.SueRedding.com
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