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Shamanism
is not a belief system, but is a spiritual practice based on the direct
revelations of the shaman while in a non-ordinary reality. Dating
back tens of thousands of years, and practiced on all parts of the
earth, shamanism is the oldest spiritual practice known to
humankind. The purpose of practicing shamanism is to heal all
manner of
illness and discord by reconnecting the subject with his/her/it's
spiritual self and those around it, in order to create wholeness.
In this way, shamanism is very much about our relationship with
ourselves and our relationhips with the world around us.
According to Sandra Ingerman;
"Shamanism
teaches us that everything that exists is alive and has a
spirit, and that we are joined with the earth and all of life via our
spiritual
interconnectedness.”
The type of shamanism Liz practice's
is
called Core Shamanism.
Core shamanism is near universal method and
draws from many different traditions which allows her to be very
adaptable to the needs of her clients and their different
situations. You can read more about Liz here.
Through
the journey into the non-ordinary world of spirit, the shaman
gains knowledge, understanding, facts, and power, to be able to affect
healings. What distinguishes the shaman from other types of
healers, medicine men and women, is the shamanic journey into the
spirit world where he/she travels to interact directly with the
spirits. The term "shaman" (pronounced SHAH-mahn) comes from a
Siberian
tribal word for this type of a practitioner and is translated into "one
who sees in the dark" and "magician or healer." Shamans typically
devote their lives to their path and spend many years gaining the
knowledge, power and skills required for their work. In
tribal
societies, a person was considered a shaman when he/she could affect
results, if he/she could not get results, word would quickly get around
and no one would call on them any more.
Shamans were, and still are
today, called in to heal the spiritual aspect of any manner of
illness, disease, or disharmony of person, place or thing, as well as
to divine information.
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Disclaimer
- Shamanic work is not a substitute
for medical diagnosis and treatment, and no medical claims are made
regarding these treatments. People with serious conditions should
consult their physician.
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©
2006 Liz Oertel, LLC, all rights reserved, Stamford,
Connecticut, USA
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