Shamanism and Paganism

The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal may be the only culture in the world where both shamanic and tantric techniques are still alive and in full practice today. The result of eighteen years of field research SHAMANISM AND TANTRA IN THE HIMALAYAS presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of shamanism that is based on the knowledge and experience of the different tribes from that region.

This inspirational book blends elements of shamanism with inherited traditions and contemporary religious commitments. Drawing on shamanic practices from the world over, SHAMANISM AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FOR DAILY LIFE addresses the needs of contemporary people who yearn to deepen their own innate mystical sensibilities.

Introduces the reader to shamanism (the oldest spiritual wisdom tradition) and to a range of shamanic tools and approaches - including ceremony, trance journeying, vision quests, nature work, drumming, dancing and lucid dreaming. This title helps readers heal, expand their consciousness and reach their highest potential.

Working from the premise that every natural and human-made space has an energy of its own that can physically and emotionally effect anyone in that space, this introduction to ancient practices of ...

Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of either Reiki or shamanism will learn how to heal people, places, and things, whether at hand or from a distance, in this useful guide.

Based on more than a decade of the author's successful workshops, this resource expands and refines the unique combination of the hands-on healing modality of Reiki with the life-changing shamanic ...

Millions of readers of Carlos Castaneda books have long enjoyed the fantastic teachings of don Juan Matus, the Yaqui shaman from northern Mexico.

Specific body postures reappear in the art and and artifacts of world cultures, even those widely separated by time and distance. What are these images of unusual postures telling us?

A collection of guided journeys and meditations to help the reader connect with and learn from power animals and spirit allies. 50 unique power animal and spirit guide meditations Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Medicine Cards , Angela Werneke 7 additional journeys going to new levels added since first edition What can the hawk teach you about your life purpose?

This redemption story of Native American healer Bobby Lake-Thom invites the reader to enter a world of authentic indigenous traditions and ceremonies. Bobby, also known as Medicine Grizzly Bear, didn't recognize his shamanic calling at first. He didn't know that his vivid dreams, psychic abilities, and visitations by wild animals and ghostly figures were calls from the Great Spirit.

At a time when we seek a closer connection with the natural world, this beautiful deck invites us to celebrate the earth and the rhythm of her seasons. Combining the two fundamental spiritualities of Nature – Wicca and Druidry – Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, together with artist Will Worthington, have created a tarot of extraordinary depth and relevance to help guide and illuminate your life.

Within this box lies the secret language of the Celts. To open the pack is to discover an ancient method of communication – and a means of divination. In the Celtic Ogham, or tree, alphabet, each letter embodies the spirit of a tree or plant, here represented on a richly decorated card.

· Details a wide range of sex magic rituals that may be used by couples, groups and solitary practitioners · Explains how to channel, intensify and project your sexual energy for magical purposes · Provides instructions for crafting the necessary ritual tools, including wands, chalices, cauldrons and attire and for brewing the potions that accompany these rites One of the Druid's most ...