Articles tagged: "shamanism"
1: Yoga and Shamanism: Expanded Understanding of Reality
Shamans have a deep interest in the nature of perception, and an expanded understanding of what constitutes reality. The tradition of yoga also has this expanded understanding.
2: Are People Who Take Drugs Accessing The Astral Plane?
It depends on the drugs, but if altered perception is involved then to a certain degree the answer is yes However, for several reasons it is detrimental and definitely not recommended
3: Disrupt Routines, Break the Mold, and Reclaim Energy to Live Your Life More Fully
Every moment spent in routine is a moment spent unconscious. Break the mold and embrace the mystery at the core of your being.
4: How See Through the Eyes of the Shaman and Align Yourself with Joy
Perceive the world from an energetic standpoint, as shamans do. Reclaim the keys to healing and open yourself to deep connection with all life.
5: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Enrique Lopez in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 2
The second part of an interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez. Interviewed at Mishana, Amazon Rainforest Peru by Peter Cloudsley and Howard G Charing, November 2007. Enrique discusses his early years in the indigenous Shipibo community in the Ucayali region of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Enrique talks about the Shipibo views on Ayahuasca and medicinal plants.
6: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Enrique Lopez in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 1
The first part of an interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez. Interviewed at Mishana, Amazon Rainforest Peru by Peter Cloudsley and Howard G Charing, November 2007. Enrique discusses his early years in the indigenous Shipibo community in the Ucayali region of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Enrique talks about the Shipibo views on Ayahuasca and medicinal plants.
7: Ayahuasca Mestizo Shaman Javier Arevalo in the Amazon Rainforest – Part 2
In the second part of the interview with Javier, we continue to explore the use of Healing plants and Ayahuasca. discusses his involvement with the shamanic Plant medicines of the Amazon, and Ayahuasca in particular. Javier was interviewed by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley in the Peru, Amazon Rainforest 2000.
8: Ayahuasca Mestizo Shaman Javier Arevalo in the Amazon Rainforest ГўпїЅпїЅ Part 1
Javier was interviewed by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley in the Peru, Amazon Rainforest 2000. In this interview Javier discusses his involvement with the shamanic Plant medicines of the Amazon, and Ayahuasca in particular.
9: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Enrique Lopez in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 2
The second part of an interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez. Interviewed at Mishana, Amazon Rainforest Peru by Peter Cloudsley and Howard G Charing, November 2007. Enrique discusses his early years in the indigenous Shipibo community in the Ucayali region of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Enrique talks about the Shipibo views on Ayahuasca and medicinal plants.
10: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Enrique Lopez in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 1
The first part of an interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez. Interviewed at Mishana, Amazon Rainforest Peru by Peter Cloudsley and Howard G Charing, November 2007. Enrique discusses his early years in the indigenous Shipibo community in the Ucayali region of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. Enrique talks about the Shipibo views on Ayahuasca and medicinal plants.
11: Magickal Oils of Indonesian Shamanism Part 2
Occult oils of Indonesia, applied for wealth, charm and psychic power! Magickal oils are used in conjunction with spells/mantras for success.
12: Magickal Oils of Indonesian Shamanism Part 1
Magickal, occult oils to be found in Indonesia. Oils with unusual properties, mostly from the Dayaks of Kalimantan. Folklore and legends.
13: How Magickal Pearls are Acquired Part 2
Cobra pearls are said to have an effulgence--radiate light. Shamans struggle against supernatural forces in order to acquire mustika pearls. How pearls are acquired by layman and shaman.
14: How Magickal Pearls are Acquired Part 1
How mustikas are acquire by Indonesian shamans. Magickal pearls often manifest during rituals as a gift from Spirit or guidance given as to where animal pearls may be found.
15: Superstitions of Indonesia
Superstitions to be found in Indonesia. Unusual beliefs that may have a scientific basis or . . . We present a collection of local "superstitions" in Indonesia regarding everyday life and the meanings of the omens of Nature.
16: Indonesian Shamanic Methods of Fasting & Austerities
Fasting in the Indonesian occult tradition--for gaining psychic power and strength. Indigenous shamanic fasting practices in the island of Java.
17: The Spiritual Legacy of the Andes
An 'ofrenda' is the most important ceremony used by Andean Indians to relate with Mother Earth. The ofrenda is a symbol of reciprocity with nature and its purpose is to teach us to reproduce this attitude. Through it we speak back to nature saying we understand the message and concord.
18: Ayahuasca - The Visionary and Healing Plant from the Amazon - Part 2
Part two of the article looks at the personal preparation and requirements for the Ayahuasca experience.
19: Ayahuasca - The Visionary and Healing Plant from the Amazon - Part 1
After being virtually ignored by Western civilization for centuries, there has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of вЂ
20: Ayahuasca Shamans and the Healing Plants of the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 2
The second part of a meeting between Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley who interview two Ayahuasca shamans from the Amazon, Artidoro Aro Cardenas, and Javier Arevalo to discover more about the medicinal, mythological, and healing properties of some of the plants to be found in the Amazon Rainforest.
21: Ayahuasca Shamans and the Healing Plants of the Amazon Rainforest of Peru - Part 1
Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley interview two Ayahuasca shamans from the Amazon, Artidoro Aro Cardenas, and Javier Arevalo to discover more about the medicinal, mythological, and healing properties of some of the plants to be found in the Amazon Rainforest.
22: Ayahuasca & Plant Spirit Shamanism - Amazon Rainforest Retreat Peru
A dedicated programme in the Amazon rainforest, which is focussed on an inner and deep self-exploration and encounter with the power of the rainforest. This is an adventure into the magical world of the rainforest, and a transformative experience of the ancient mystical rituals of the plant spirit medicines. This programme will take place in the Mishana Private Retreat Centre. We have 57 Hectares (140 acres) of land with a lodge in the Allpahuayo Mishana Nature reserve.
23: The Spiritual Traditions of the Andes, an Interview with Doris Rivera Lenz - Part 2
This article continues to look at the rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization which is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This interview of Doris Rivera Lenz, was conducted by Howard G. Charing & Peter Cloudsley. This interview appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 57, and the book Plant Spirit Shamanism (Destiny Books USA).
24: The Spiritual Traditions of the Andes; an Interview with Doris Rivera Lenz - Part 1
A look at the rich and powerful spiritual legacy of the Andean civilization which is only now being properly recognised after 500 years of obscurity. This interview of Doris Rivera Lenz, was conducted by Howard G. Charing & Peter Cloudsley. This interview appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 57, and the book Plant Spirit Shamanism (Destiny Books USA).
25: Ayahuasca Shaman and Peruvian Mystic, Alonso del Rio Interviewed
Alonso del Rio is a powerful maestro who interweaves Shipibo and other icaros with sacred music of his own to lead you on your journey; he is both a talented musician and an inspiring communicator of the Amazonian shamanic world. He is interviewed by Howard G. Charing and Peter Cloudsley.
26: Ayahuasca Shaman – Javier Arevalo Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest Peru.
Spirituality is at the centre of the Ayahuasca experience. Purification and cleansing of body, mind, and spirit in a shamanic ceremony can be the beginning of a process of profound personal and spiritual discovery. This process can continue indefinitely even if one never drinks Ayahuasca again. This article is extracted from the original interview by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley which appeared in Sacred Hoop Magazine.
27: About Shamanism, Meditation and It 's Link To Yoga
Shamanism to some is a system of beliefs. However, the goals of a Shaman are very individualized. Joseph Campbell describes in his survey of Shamanism in his book Primitive Mythology, as people who had a direct experience of power, or of understanding, which gave them power.Given the structure
28: Ayahuasca, the Visionary Paintings, and Inspirational Words of Pablo Amaringo.
Pablo Amaringo is one of the world’s greatest visionary artists, and is renowned for his highly complex, colourful and intricate paintings of his visions from drinking the Ayahuasca brew. Pablo wrote the foreword, a spiritual and ecological message as the foreword for my book 'Plant Spirit Shamanism', published by Destiny Books (USA).
29: The Ayahuasca Visions of Pablo Amaringo - An Exclusive Interview with the Great Visionary Artist
Pablo Amaringo is one of the world’s greatest visionary artists, and is renowned for his highly complex, colourful and intricate paintings of his visions from drinking the Ayahuasca brew. Pablo is interviewed at his gallery in Pucallpa, Peru, by Howard G Charing and Peter Cloudsley
30: Coca and the Sacred Plants of the Incas - The Timeless World of the Andes
The Incas regarded coca as ‘the divine plant’ mainly because of its property of imparting endurance, nevertheless its use was entwined with every aspect of life; the art, mythology, culture and economy of the Inca Empire.
31: Icaros, the Magical Chants of the Ayahuasca Shamans.
The Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that this bond is expressed, and the Rainforest responds.
32: Ayahuasca and the Plant Spirit Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest Part 2
The Plant Shamans of the Amazon are aware of a hidden universe. Their communion with the plant consciousness reveals a universe in which the separation between the physical and the unseen universe is an illusion. This article continues the exploration of the magical world of the Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest, masters of plant spirit medicine, by the author of Plant Spirit Shamanism published by Destiny Books (USA).
33: Ayahuasca and the Plant Spirit Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest Part 1
The Plant Shamans of the Amazon are aware of a hidden universe. Their communion with the plant consciousness reveals a universe in which the separation between the physical and the unseen universe is an illusion. This article explores the magical world of the Shamans of the Amazon Rainforest, masters of plant spirit medicine, by the author of Plant Spirit Shamanism published by Destiny Books (USA).
34: Ayahuasca: Miracle or Madness?
It was 4:00 AM as I walked down the truck mounted passenger stairs and onto the runway. The air was thick with dew, and the runway lights lent a golden hue, creating a silent and poetic ambience to the likes of "Casablanca." Those were oddly my first thoughts as I landed in Lima, Peru. But ther
35: Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Leoncio Garcia Interviewed
The Shipibo are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Peruvian Amazon. These ethnic groups each have their own languages, traditions and culture. The Shipibo which currently number about 20,000 are spread out in communities through the Pucallpa / Ucayali river region. They are highly regarded in the Amazon as being masters of Ayahuasca, and many aspiring shamans and Ayahuasqueros from the region study with the Shipibo to learn their language, chants, and plant medicine knowledge. In this article we interview the Shipibo maestro Leoncio Garcia.
36: Death as an Ally - How Shamans Perceive Death
In our society and culture, death is something dark, mysterious, and fearful. Ancient cultures did not regard death as an enemy, but dared to make it an ally. It is ultimately about daring to live fearlessly from the centre of one’s truth, to challenge and defeat the tendency to inertia, fear of life and premature old age. To quote one of the great teachers, the Peruvian shaman Don Eduardo Calderon: ‘a shaman is someone who is already dead and thus has no fear of death or life’. Sometimes a life threatening crisis is what calls a person to the way of the shaman.
37: Preparation for the Ayahuasca Experience
There has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ diseases like cancer and HIV, drug addictions and inspiring answers to the big ecological problems of modern civilization.
38: Ayahuasca Retreats in the Amazon Rainforest
A dedicated programme in the Amazon rainforest, which is focussed on an inner and deep self-exploration and encounter with the power of the rainforest. This is an adventure into the magical world of the rainforest, and a transformative experience of the ancient mystical rituals of the plant spirit medicines.
39: Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval - Two Year Practitioner Training
Eagle 's Wing initiated the Practitioner training course in 1994 and since then many participants have successfully been working with these Shamanic healing methods in their healing practice.
This is an advanced Practitioner training Programme. This training course would benefit holistic practitioners who wish to develop and expand their work to include classic shamanic healing practices. It is also suitable for those who have a desire to work as a shamanic practitioner to help others.
40: Yoga and Shamanism
An exploration of ancient teachings, how discrete bodily postures can generate deep, spiritual, divinatory, and healing experience. This body of knowledge was re-discovered in the 1970’s by Felicitas Goodman.
41: Drumming for the Shamanic Journey
The Shamanic Journey is a technique which facilitates a visionary experience into expanded awareness. This activates our imagination and creativity, and allows us to bypass linear, familar and rational thinking. In this state of expanded awareness we can find new insights, perspectives, and ways to resolve problems.
Drumming for the Shamanic Journey, with Leo Rutherford & Howard G. Charing
It is a CD specifically made for this. It comprises; two 20 min solo and 40 min double drumming.
42: Communion With The Infinite - The Visual Music of the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon
The Shipibo people of the Upper Amazon in Peru, have a unique and complex form of visionary art. Underlying the intricate geometric patterns of great complexity displayed in the art of the Shipibo people is a concept of an all pervading magical reality which can challenge the Western linguistic heritage and rational mind.
43: Soul Loss - How Shamanic Healing can Restore Your Life Force
In the shamanic worldview, power and maintaining health go hand in hand, if the body is power-full, there is no room for illness or disease.
The soul can be seen as the essence or vital nature of a person, and soul loss is when we lose a part of this vital nature. This article explores how by 'holding' on to other people 's energy can lead to loss of our own.
44: Shamanic Divination
Divination is one of the paths to gain direct experiential knowledge. Experiential knowledge can be defined as that which is experienced first hand by the senses.
This article explores the world of shamanism and demonstrates traditional ways to obtain 'hidden' knowledge by divination.
45: Ayahuasca Retreats – an encounter with an Amazonian Shaman
After being virtually ignored by Western civilization for centuries, there has been a huge surge of interest in Ayahuasca recently. There is a growing belief that it is a kind of ‘medicine for our times’, giving hope to people with ‘incurable’ diseases like cancer and HIV, drug addictions and inspiring answers to the big ecological problems of modern civilization.
Interviewed with Peter Cloudsley.
46: Plant Spirit Shamanism - Developing your relationship with the Plant Spirits
Many of us feel a spiritual connection to the world of plants. This article explores ways to deepen our profound connection with the plants.
47: Plant Spirit Shamanism - The Medicinal Plants of the Amazon Rainforest
The traditional shamans and healers of the Amazon Rainforest have been working with some of the most remarkable plants which have both powerful medicinal and psycho-spiritual properties for many thousands of years. This article explores these ancient traditional ways of the plant shamans by the author of Plant Spirit Shamanism (published by Destiny Books USA)
48: An encounter with an extraordinary Healer from the Philippines.
This article explores the fascinating world of the psychic surgeons of the Philippines. The author runs special tours to the Philippines to work with some of these remarkable healers who perform operations with their bare hands.
49: Soul Retrieval, an ancient body of practices to restore well being and healing
This article explores the traditional shamanic practice of restoring well-being, balance, and powerful healing. This body of practices is called Soul Retrieval.
50: The Cactus of Vision - San Pedro and the shamanic tradition of northern Peru.
Shamans from different cultures and traditions have been using psychoactive plants since the dawn of human emergence.
These plants have been used traditionally for guidance, divination, healing, maintaining a balance with the spirit or consciousness of the living world.
Howard G. Charing and Peter Cloudsley talk with
Maestro Juan Navarro
