A sweat lodge is a ceremonial structure used in many Indigenous cultures for healing, prayer, and purification. The sweat lodge is typically constructed using natural materials such as saplings, canvas or hides, and blankets, and is covered with earth to create a dome-shaped structure. Participants sit inside the lodge in a circle around a central pit filled with heated stones, and water is poured … Read more about What do you do in a sweatlodge?
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What are the benefits of a healing circle?
A healing circle is a group gathering that focuses on healing and support, often using shamanic practices or other spiritual modalities. The benefits of participating in a healing circle can be numerous and may include: A sense of community and connection: Being part of a group of like-minded individuals can provide a sense of belonging and support, which can be particularly helpful during … Read more about What are the benefits of a healing circle?
Bearing Witness
In Ancient Times it was believed that healing could only take place if someone was bearing witness to the process. Often in modern times a healing journey can be an isolating, and at times a lonely path. At Embracing Shamanism we create a safe space, with like-minded people for this concept to be explored and understood. All our trainings are designed to nurture the community which we call a … Read more about Bearing Witness
Experiential Shamanic Weekend
Focusing on the shamanic journey, our Introduction to Shamanism weekend workshops will introduce the basic principles of cross cultural core-shamanism including: … Read more about Experiential Shamanic Weekend
What is Soul Remembrance?
A beautiful Shamanic healing technique that reconnects a person to their essence – who this person was before they were told who they are, what are their original beauties, gifts, talents, strengths, that they came to manifest. We teach this technique at Embracing Shamanism through our Shamanic Practitioner Training. … Read more about What is Soul Remembrance?
New Year Fire Ceremony
New Year well wishes to everyone from Embracing Shamanism. Fire is often an element that used in New Year ceremonies. Give-away Fire Ceremony(As always, this is only a suggestion, choose any theme that feels appropriate): What is the core attitude or belief that I hold that blocks me fromusing my creativity and expressing my potential? You can make creative offerings for the fire that … Read more about New Year Fire Ceremony
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