The word shaman comes from the Tungus language, an old Siberian language, and nowadays, it’s used for any healing tradition that fits into this picture. But it was only the term used in Siberia. We find shamans worldwide, but they are not called shamans. They have different names in different places. For example, here in …
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Shamanism is the ancient or oldest healing technique of humankind. It was always practised all over the world. It was not invented by a single person. It came up as a natural consequence of the connection to nature. We humans didn’t always live as we do now. We lived in small communities and were very …
Names Imbolc / / Bridig / Light Festival / Oilmelc / Candle Festival Importance in the Wheel of the year Beginning of the growing season Symbols straw dolls, straw cross (Brigid’s cross), candle, milk Colours white, light yellow, light green, light pink Stones Amethyst, Turquoise Keywords awakening, renewal, purification, plans Why are we celebrating Imbolc? …
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Shamanism is practised worldwide. Its roots can be found in many traditions and peoples around the globe. I was born in Austria and therefore feel connected to the traditions of Celtic shamanism. I celebrate the festivals of the Celtic Wheel of the year and the Hindu holidays with my family (My husband Nipun is Hindu). …
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I just moved to Sweden with my husband, my daughter, and my dog son Yogi. It was quite a challenge. It actually still is. We bought a huge house, where we can host our Yoga Teacher Trainings and Shamanism Courses. Although the house was in good condition, we had to put a lot of effort …
The Otherworld is a parallel world to our reality and is located directly next to our world. The shaman travels to the other world to ask for help for himself or his client. This world has many names, as it is known in all cultures: Other World, Other Land, Valhalla, Heaven, and Hell… The three …
Smudging is not only for the twelve nights of Christmas. Actually, smudging your home should be done regularly, just like vacuuming. The vacuum cleaner removes the material dirt and smudging the energetic dirt. Smudging banishes unwanted energies from the house. I deliberately do not say ‘negative energies’. There are no negative energies. Dust is a …
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As the name of my website already suggests, I combine yoga and shamanism. But why? And does it even make sense to combine these two traditions? YES! For me, it makes a lot of sense. At first sight, the two don’t have much to do with each other. But if you take a closer look, …
Shamanic drumming is the playing of a drum to get into a trance state. Shamans and shamanic practitioners can travel in a light trance to the other world and ask for help and healing for themselves and others. There they meet their helping spirits like power animals or spiritual teachers. The trance state and the …
Shamanism is the oldest healing method of mankind and has been practised worldwide for at least 40,000 years. At the same time, it is connected with a positive attitude towards life and an all-embracing world view. The term shaman is a word of the Tungusic languages from Siberia and means ‘someone who can see …