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Shamanism is the world’s oldest spiritual path coupled with practical strategies for survival. It is a nature-based path of direct revelation meaning that each person has access to Spirit and spirits without need of any hierarchical structure.
Jun 25, 2019 · “Shaman” is an umbrella term used by anthropologists to describe a vast collection of practices and beliefs, many of which have to do with divination, spirit communication, and magic. One of the key beliefs found in shamanistic practice is that ultimately everything—and everyone—is interconnected.
Shamans are local leaders who perceive the fundamental nature of the universe and see the big picture. Around the world shamans are called by many local names, among them sorcerer, healer or curandero/a, walker between the worlds, medicine man/woman, priest, transformer, psychopomp and so on.
A shaman foresees events distant in time and space, discovers the place of a lost animal, forecasts prospects for fishing and hunting, and assists in increasing the gain. He is also a healer and a psychopomp, one who accompanies the dead to their otherworldly domain.
A nonprofit educational organization founded by Michael Harner, FSS offers the Way of the Shaman Basic Workshop, Advanced Shamanic Training, Books, CDs and DVDs on shamanism and shamanic healing. The mission of FSS is to study, teach and preserve shamanism worldwide.
Widely practiced in the world’s hunting cultures, shamanism may be the oldest mystical tradition. At the centre of the religion is the shaman, an ecstatic figure, male or female, who is thought to heal the sick and communicate with the spirit world.
Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition and way of life. Shamanic teachings focus on our connection to nature and all of creation. Learn about shamanism.
