Description
Shamanism is a spiritual practice that has persisted since ancient times in Siberian, Mongolian, Indian, Native American, South American, Australian and other cultures around the world. Originally shamanism developed from our tribal ancestors' ways of exploring and working with the universal forces of the spirit worlds and interacting with them to achieve healing and balance for their communities and its members, reaching a higher state of consciousness and remarkable spiritual knowledge and skills in the process. Today, people from any walk of life can choose to follow a shamanic path to open up their life to natural healing,expansion of consciousness and personal growth.
This new book is divided into two parts: first learn what shamanism is - discover the origins, background, cosmology and practices of historical shamanism, as well as the forms contemporary shamanism can take, from pure traditional uninterrupted practices to non-indigenous and urban practitioners and teachers. The world-view of shamanism is explained, along with how the spirit world is seen as existing in three tiers (lower, upper and middle), all of which have their own spirit allies (power animals, guides and teachers, and nature spirits), and the four directions of the wheel of life. Key practices such as the shamanic journey, ceremony and ritual, trance dancing, dreaming, plant medicines and working with nature energies are also described. Then, in the second part of the book, you will be introduced to the first steps in your own shamanic path: the basics of how to start; altars and daily ceremonies; exercises for connecting with your spirit guides, ancestors and nature; and transformative and healing journeys.
* Marketing activity is focused on visibility in-store and online * Pre-publication mailings to special interest media, national and regional magazines, * Major focus on gift, travel, tourist sector * Mailings and promotion to Museums and galleries and local exhibitions.
About the Author
Christa Mackinnon (MSc Psych, DFC, PgDhyp, DipITEC, MBSCH)
Christa, a former psychologist, therapist, university lecturer and international trainer, now works as a therapeutic shaman and shamanic teacher. Her training organisation 'Bridging the Worlds', provides courses for therapeutic professionals, combining indigenous spiritual teaching with western psychological approaches, a subject she also writes, lectures and talks widely about. Christa also facilitates shamanic workshops for lay people and is the co-founder of the 'Modern Medicine Woman Training School' where she provides training courses for modern medicine women. She is the author of three books about shamanism.
www.christamackinnon.com
Itzhak Beery (foreword) is a bestselling author of three books, leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and trip leader. Since 1995, Itzhak has bridged the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous and western teachers entrusted in him. His Quechua teacher initiated him in Ecuador into the Circle of 24 Yachaks, and he has also received initiation from Amazonian Kanamari Paje. He is the founder of ShamanPortal.org and The Andes Summit, and co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. Itzhak is on the faculties of major spiritual centres worldwide. He received the Ambassador for Peace Award from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN. He lives in New York City.
www.itzhakbeery.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781839641992
Author Christa Mackinnon
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Flame Tree Publishing
Publisher Flame Tree Publishing
Weight(grams) 751g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 203mm * 16mm
This new book is divided into two parts: first learn what shamanism is - discover the origins, background, cosmology and practices of historical shamanism, as well as the forms contemporary shamanism can take, from pure traditional uninterrupted practices to non-indigenous and urban practitioners and teachers. The world-view of shamanism is explained, along with how the spirit world is seen as existing in three tiers (lower, upper and middle), all of which have their own spirit allies (power animals, guides and teachers, and nature spirits), and the four directions of the wheel of life. Key practices such as the shamanic journey, ceremony and ritual, trance dancing, dreaming, plant medicines and working with nature energies are also described. Then, in the second part of the book, you will be introduced to the first steps in your own shamanic path: the basics of how to start; altars and daily ceremonies; exercises for connecting with your spirit guides, ancestors and nature; and transformative and healing journeys.
* Marketing activity is focused on visibility in-store and online * Pre-publication mailings to special interest media, national and regional magazines, * Major focus on gift, travel, tourist sector * Mailings and promotion to Museums and galleries and local exhibitions.
About the Author
Christa Mackinnon (MSc Psych, DFC, PgDhyp, DipITEC, MBSCH)
Christa, a former psychologist, therapist, university lecturer and international trainer, now works as a therapeutic shaman and shamanic teacher. Her training organisation 'Bridging the Worlds', provides courses for therapeutic professionals, combining indigenous spiritual teaching with western psychological approaches, a subject she also writes, lectures and talks widely about. Christa also facilitates shamanic workshops for lay people and is the co-founder of the 'Modern Medicine Woman Training School' where she provides training courses for modern medicine women. She is the author of three books about shamanism.
www.christamackinnon.com
Itzhak Beery (foreword) is a bestselling author of three books, leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and trip leader. Since 1995, Itzhak has bridged the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous and western teachers entrusted in him. His Quechua teacher initiated him in Ecuador into the Circle of 24 Yachaks, and he has also received initiation from Amazonian Kanamari Paje. He is the founder of ShamanPortal.org and The Andes Summit, and co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. Itzhak is on the faculties of major spiritual centres worldwide. He received the Ambassador for Peace Award from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN. He lives in New York City.
www.itzhakbeery.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781839641992
Author Christa Mackinnon
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Flame Tree Publishing
Publisher Flame Tree Publishing
Weight(grams) 751g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 203mm * 16mm
