What is Shamanism?
Shamanism is the most time honoured system for healing on
earth, having been practiced for over 40,000 years. It continues to be
used today by indigenous peoples of all continents and has seen a huge
resurgence in practice and profile in the west over the last 40 years
which seems to go hand in hand with the growing awareness of our need
for global responsibility, eco-consciousness and sustainability
alongside our need to heal ourselves.
"Shamanism goes far beyond a primary self-concerned transcendence of
ordinary reality. It is transcendence for a broader purpose, the
helping of humankind. The enlightenment of shamanism is the ability to
light up what others perceive as darkness, and thereby to see and to
journey on behalf of humanity that is perilously close to losing its
spiritual connectedness with all its relatives, the plants and animals
of this good earthâ
Dr Michael Harner (Way of the Shaman 1980)
Who is The Shaman?
A Shamanic Healer is a person who can change their state of
consciousness by using the beat of the drum and heart led intention to
come into contact with another reality, non ordinary reality, which
they often refer to as the world of the spirits. They come to know this
spirit world and journey there on behalf of their community in order to
retrieve information for the benefit of that community for problem
solving or for healing. The Shamanic Healer works in consort with the spirit world to
effect change and healing in the physical world, the non-physical world
and the mysterious in-between places.
How does Shamanic Healing work?
From their contact with the world of the spirits the Shamanic
Healer receives guidance on what is required for each particular
circumstance. There are three main ways in which Shamanic Healing
operates for individuals - these are known as 'Soul Retrieval',
'Removal of Spiritual Blockages' and 'Power Animal Retrieval'. In any one healing session
one, two or all three of these powerful and effective methods may be
used, depending on what is necessary.
Soul Retrieval
What is soul-loss?
Through shock or trauma some of our 'soul' or 'essence/energy'
can leave our body and thus deprive us of our full power. Soul-loss can
be seen as a built-in survival mechanism; the human psyche will
fragment when it perceives itself to be in danger of harm, part of
our essence will leave
the body in order to go somewhere 'safe'. The body will survive without
this part and If we are lucky the part will quickly return and all will
be well. If the trauma is too big, or we do not know how to call
ourselves back then we are left open to dis-ease and dis-harmony which
can eventually become physical illness. The first signs are often felt
as loss of connection to one's surroundings. Soon it becomes a feeling
of loss of connection with one's self, the inability to function as we
once did. Feeling empty, feeling numb, memory loss, anxiety,
depression, addictive behavior; all these and more are signs that we
are not at full power.
Soul Retrieval is a deep and life enhancing experience which brings us
back to full power. The shamanic healer retrieves the missing soul or
essence and brings it back to the body, this does not return any of the
original trauma but instead brings wholeness and relief.
Removal of Spiritual Blockages
Sometimes we can have energy in or around us that does not
belong to us which can lead to dis-ease or dis-harmony within us. Just
like a spider in the bath there is nothing intrinsically bad about this
energy, it is just in the wrong place. Working under the guidance of
the spirits the shamanic healer gently removes this energy, releasing
any blockages it may have caused.
Power Animal Retrieval
Power loss is a daily occurrence to some degree, we 'use' our
energy in our lives and if we are connected properly to the cosmic web
then our essence will be constantly replenished just as our physical
energy is replenished by sleep and food. Sadly our Twenty-first Century
lifestyle encourages us to give away our power to a certain degree and
when this is not replenished we need to return to the sources of our
power and re-acknowledge and reactivate them. Power is most
usually retrieved in the shape of an animal, it's particular form being
a message for the client about the nature of their power.
Who is it for?
Shamanic Healing requires that you be ready and willing to heal. It is powerful and magical; the most ancient, time tested, healing practice on earth.
My work is spirit driven, so there is no 'usual' session, but one might include all of the methods listed above or simply one or two of them. I seek to return the individual to a state of mental, physical and spiritual balance,where good health and happiness can follow.
Shamanic work can also assist both the dying and the already deceased.
I have worked as a Shamanic Healer for 19 years and have undertaken a Professional Practitioner Training with The Sacred Trust.
If you are interested in receiving a shamanic healing please feel free to contact me to arrange an appointment or for more information.
I live on Dartmoor; between Lustleigh and Moretonhampstead but am quite willing to travel to see clients
if access to me is difficult. I can be contacted through this website by e-mailing sue@dartmoordrums.co.uk
or alternatively by phone on 01647 277164.
