42 Shamanic Healing
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This article is from the Religion-Shamanism FAQ, by Dean Edwards, Stef Jones, Jilara, Jane Beckman, Ann Albers with numerous contributions by others.
42 Shamanic Healing
Healing via shamanic methods such as journeying,working with spirit
helpers, extraction, soul retrieval, etc.
Ann Albers (albersa@aztec.asu.edu)
Shamanic Healing: Healing which is done by a shaman. Such healing
may be physical, psychic or spiritual.
Dean Edwards (deane@netcom.com) (August, 1995)
Shamanism can be used to perform spiritual/psychological and
sometimes physical healing on a person (or sometimes an animal or
place). This process is called shamanic healing. Shamanic healing
usually involves (*) a journey or series of journeys to determine
what forms of healing are necessary; (*) a journey to contact the
spirit resources necessary for the healing; (*) a ritual to perform/
honor the healing. Shamanic healing works best if it is performed by
a shaman on behalf of another person rather than on oneself. This is
not because only a shaman is "qualified" to do the healing, but
because the spirit world responds well to the loving act of a
person's performing a healing on behalf of another.
Stef Jones (stef@netcom.com)
(developed from the Harner method)
In the system of shamanism that I work with, there are four aspects to
psychic/emotional/spiritual health. If there is a problem with any of
these aspects fails, shamanic techniques can be used to help restore
strength.
Note that shamanic healing may not cure physical or psychological
illness, but it may help one gain psychic energy that will allow
one better to handle illness. Shamanic healing therefore is best
used in conjunction with other treatments, not as a substitute
for them.
1. Connection with a power animal
2. Retaining one's life essence
3. Free flow of emotional and physical energy
4. A sense of purpose
(See The Harner Method)
Stef Jones (stef@netcom.com)
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