Shamanism is one of humanity's oldest spiritual traditions, in which the shaman plays a mediating role between the human world and the spirit world. The shaman makes "journeys" in altered states of consciousness - through drumming, singing, dancing or herbal remedies - to heal, give guidance, unblock spiritual blocks or contact ancient knowledge and spiritual helpers.
What is the essence of shamanism?
- Connecting with nature and the invisible world
- The world is divided into three levels: lower world (ancestors, helpers), middle world (human existence), upper world (higher consciousness, teachers)
A shaman is a mediator between worlds who:
- heal
- performs a soul retrieval
- seeks advice from the spiritual world
- repels negative forces
- clears the aura, spaces
What does a shaman do?
- Shaman drums or other instruments (rattles, singing) to assist the trance state
- Accompanies the client on a spiritual journey
- Helps to find lost soul parts (e.g. parts "lost" due to trauma)
- Connecting with animal helpers, ancestors, teaching spirits
- Often performs rituals, purifications, for example by incense (sage, palo santo)
Where can we meet him?
Shamanism is found in many ancient cultures:
It has elements of Siberian, Mongolian, North American Indian, South American, African, Australian and even Hungarian folklore (táltos traditions).
Modern shamanism (neo-shamanism) has been revived worldwide in the search for more natural, spiritual paths.
What is shamanism used for?
Release of physical or psychological blocks
Deep self-awareness work, inner journey
Dealing with trauma, grief, loss
Energy cleaning
Soul healing, activating inner strength
Finding a spiritual compass in life situations
Important note:
Shamanism is not a religion, but an experiential spiritual path.
Some rituals are performed with psychoactive plants (e.g. ayahuasca, peyote) - these are not without danger and always require the supervision of a trained guide.
There is also modern shamanic therapy based on psychology, which uses no drugs, just relaxation, drumming and imagination.
