Shamanic Healing

What is Shamanic Healing and How Does it Work?

Shamanic healing is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years in indigenous cultures around the world. It is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the spiritual and emotional and mental aspects of an individual, rather than just the physical body. Shamanic healing is a spiritual practice that involves working with a shamanic practitioner or healer who has been trained in the art of working with the spirit realms and other worlds via altered states of consciousness. Although all of us can be shamanic, one versed in shamanic practices is able to use at will various techniques to access the spiritual realm, including but not limited to guided meditation, drumming, chanting, and dancing. Once they have established a connection, the shamanic practitioner works with their collective spirit guides to identify and address any imbalances or diseases (all just energy) that may be causing distress. Shamanic healing is led by Spirit and expressed through the practitioner as guidance and healing energies coming from a place of unconditional love and only what’s for the greatest good.

Since shamanic healing is not as popular as other forms of natural healing, there’s often a lot of misconceptions and assumptions about it. Shamanic healing does NOT always involve the use of plant medicine.

What Are the Benefits of Shamanic Healing?

Shamanic healing has been shown to have a wide range of benefits for individuals seeking spiritual and overall healing. Some of the most common benefits of shamanic healing include:

Greater spiritual connection and understanding
Enhanced sense of purpose and meaning in life
Improved clarity and focus
Increased feelings of peace and relaxation
Reduced anxiety and depression

How is Shamanic Healing Different from Other Forms of Healing?

Shamanic healing is different from other forms of healing in that it works at the Spirit level in order to identify the root causes of the issue at hand. Working on this level affects all the other levels and may be the reason why people often don’t find relief from their recurring challenges in life. While other forms of healing may address physical or even emotional symptoms, shamanic healing goes deeper to look at patterns that arise from past lives, delves into malevolent or interfering energies from this world or others, and also works to transform and transmute energies to higher vibrational frequencies.

Generally, shamanic practitioners work closely with ‘nature’ and have a strong relationship with elemental energies such as fire, earth, air and water. Ultimately, each healing and even practitioner will be different as the modality itself calls for it to be Spirit led and not based on a specific protocol. An interesting thing to note is that all shamanic healing is spiritual, but not all spiritual healing is shamanic.

How Can Shamanic Healing Help with Emotional and Psychological Issues?

Shamanic healing helps individuals to connect with their own spiritual nature, leading to a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life and essentially bringing them home to the true essence of who they are and came here to be. As a result, healing in this way can be a powerful tool for addressing emotional and psychological issues by addressing the spiritual causes. Shamanic healing can help to release emotional blockages, promote self-awareness and self-discovery, and create a greater sense of inner peace and clarity.

What is the History and Cultural Significance of Shamanic Healing in Different Parts of the World?

Shamanic healing has been practiced in indigenous cultures around the world for thousands of years. It has been used as a form of healing, divination, and spiritual connection in cultures such as the Native American, South American, African, and Australian Aboriginal cultures to name but a few. Shamanic practices are still widely practiced in these cultures today, and its popularity is growing in the Western world as well.

What Are Some Common Techniques Used in Shamanic Healing?

Some of the most common techniques used in shamanic healing include:

Shamanic journeying: This involves entering altered states of consciousness to access the spiritual realm and receive guidance from spirit guides.
Soul retrieval: This technique involves reconnecting with lost parts of the soul that may have been disconnected due to trauma or emotional distress.
Energy healing: This involves clearing, balancing and aligning energy
Rituals and ceremonies: This involves creating and working in a sacred space for healing purposes

What Role Do Rituals and Ceremonies Play in Shamanic Healing?

Rituals and ceremonies play a significant role in shamanic healing. They are used to both create a sacred space, honor the spirit world and also support the personal or collective healing intentions that are set. Rituals involve having a pre-set or common set of activities - not all rituals are ceremonial but almost all ceremonies include rituals. A ceremony usually sets out the sacred intention. Some examples of rituals include creating a healing environment such as smudging, using incense or lighting candles. Some examples of ceremonies are rites of passage as celebrating motherhood and sacred union (a wedding!).

Finding a Shamanic Healer in Australia:

Finding a reputable shamanic healer or practitioner can be challenging, as the practice is not regulated in many parts of the world. It is important to do your research and seek out recommendations from others who have had positive experiences with a particular practitioner. Look for practitioners who have received training and have a strong connection to the spiritual realm. If you are interested in exploring shamanic healing anywhere in the world, there’s a level of your own discernment and vetting in order to find an practitioner appropriate for you. There may be many practitioners who are formally trained but may not embody being shamanic, and on the contrary there are shamanic healers who live and breathe that path but are not certified.

Bodhi Holistic Hub provides an array of options for deepening your spiritual connection including Shamanic Healing and Past Life Regression. Holistic practitioners, all carefully vetted and verified, who give you peace of mind while being held and guided lovingly and in a safe and sacred environment. Click here to see our practitioners.

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