What is Shamanism?

Shamanism is an ancient spiritual practice that is over 25,000 years old. It is practiced throughout the world mainly by indigenous people. Some examples include: Mongolian shamans in Asia, Inuit tribe of North America, Aboriginals in Australia, Maori in New Zealand, Balinese shamans also known as ‘Balians, Qéro in Peru, and many others.

All forms of Shamanism believe that spirits exist and play a key role in individual lives and society. Shamanism is based on the idea that our 3-dimensional world is inhabited by invisible forces or spirits that affect the lives of the living.

What is a Shaman and what do they do?

The Shaman is someone who has been initiated by his community or by spirit, to assist people with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. The Shaman has the ability to mediate between the spirit world and ordinary reality. She / he can journey to find someone’s power animal and bring it back for him/her so the person may become more empowered in his/her life.

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