In the practice of shamanism, understanding and honoring ancestors holds a place of profound importance. This ancient spiritual tradition recognizes that our forebears are not just part of our personal history but are integral to our present lives and spiritual well-being. Here’s why connecting with and respecting our ancestors is crucial in shamanic practice. Our Shamanic Practitioner … Read more about Honouring the Past: The Importance of Understanding and Honouring Ancestors in Shamanism
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Embracing Your Ancestral Gifts
Are you feeling the call of your ancestral roots, eager to delve into the depths of their ancient wisdom? Our Shamanic Practitioner Training presents a unique opportunity to not only honour your lineage but also to embody the timeless traditions passed down through generations. Our training is a profound exploration of shamanic practices deeply intertwined with the wisdom of our ancestors. … Read more about Embracing Your Ancestral Gifts
The Importance of Samhain from a Celtic Perspective
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the Celtic world comes alive with anticipation. It's a time of celebration, reflection, and reverence—an ancient festival known as Samhain. From a Celtic perspective, Samhain is a pivotal point on the wheel of the year, carrying profound significance that transcends time and space. A Brief History of Samhain Samhain, pronounced "sow-in," is … Read more about The Importance of Samhain from a Celtic Perspective
The Wisdom in the West
All the four directions have different qualities. Yet cross culturally there are universal truths. Just as the sun rises in the east so too the sun sets in the west. With this knowledge brings the quality of endings, death, and sometimes the ancestors. These are all teachings we offer through our Shamanic Practitioner Training that you can learn more about here. … Read more about The Wisdom in the West
New Year Intentions from Embracing Shamanism
A sunrise at the Tufty at Anam Cara to bring in the New Year. Have a look on our calendar at what we are offering this year here. Feel free to reach out for more information. … Read more about New Year Intentions from Embracing Shamanism
The Holly and The Ivy Season
Warm wishes from Embracing Shamanism this holiday seasons. Thank you to everyone who has embraced Shamanism with us this year - it is a gift that changes the world. We have a variety of free resources on our website, that perhaps you can explore this holiday season. Have a look at them here. … Read more about The Holly and The Ivy Season
Winter Solstice Blessings
The wheel of the year is an ancient Celtic calendar celebrating pivotal points in the year that celebrate our connection with nature. At Winter Solstice we sit in the darkest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. At Embracing Shamanism we are in rhythm with the seasonal changes and explore them through our variety of trainings and professional courses for beginners to the more experienced … Read more about Winter Solstice Blessings
Multicultural Songs & Chants for Ceremony
In Shamanism your voice is connected to your power. Twobirds has created a resource of her songs for anyone to access for free here. “the Universe is always singing and man must learn to listen so that his heart may join the Universal Chorus” … Read more about Multicultural Songs & Chants for Ceremony
Family Ego Identities
Your family background is a holographic system in which everyone is carrying, in their family psyche, their soul contract, different aspects of their tribe. When you feel into the family dynamics, what sort of things can you name immediately? A family of alcoholics, elitists, over-achievers, ‘victims’, religious believers, lawyers, doctors, etc. These are the family systems, and then you want to … Read more about Family Ego Identities
Ancestral Patterns & Legacy
We may feel that our known ancestors are a disgrace and that the less we have to do with them the better. This may relate to unhealthy family patterns such as shame, violence, low esteem etc. It can also relate to the tribe or culture/country as a whole. For example the Holocaust in Germany and losing the war. This has left deep seated wounds in the soul and psyche of the German people that is … Read more about Ancestral Patterns & Legacy