In the realm of shamanic wisdom, the interplay between power and powerlessness is understood as a dynamic force influencing the human experience. Both these states hold transformative potential, impacting our ability to navigate life's challenges and connect with our inner essence. What is Powerlessness? Powerlessness is a state marked by the absence of control, influence, or authority in … Read more about Embracing Power and Powerlessness
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The Warrior Who Rests
Resting is the key to the process of power. When we REST, we access and conserve the invisible energetic resources that are our birthright; we empower ourselves in a way that is real and yet incomprehensible to our first attention senses. The warriors who REST are simply individuals who have declared war on their own self-importance and who have succeeded in drawing energy from that … Read more about The Warrior Who Rests
The Difference Between Emotions & Feelings from the Toltec Perspective:
Feelings are a natural reaction to what we perceive, while emotions are the product of thought, or reason. Our basic feelings of sorrow and joy arise from our simply being in the world. They are not energy-consuming, yet emotions are to a high degree. Both come from a place deep inside. Feelings arise not through reason but through the direct perception of something that makes us joyful. We … Read more about The Difference Between Emotions & Feelings from the Toltec Perspective:
What does the word Toltec mean?
The word Toltec comes from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the ancient Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico. The exact meaning of the word Toltec is not entirely clear, but it is thought to refer to a group of people who were known for their skills and knowledge in various areas, including art, architecture, and spiritual practices. In modern times, the term Toltec is often used … Read more about What does the word Toltec mean?
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Embracing Shamanism offers a wide range of highly experiential training opportunities including introduction weekends, a comprehensive Practitioner Training plus Shamanic Teacher Training for those wishing to pursue a teaching role. Additional trainings focus on Toltec Shamanism, conducting Healing Circles and Sweatlodge Ceremonies, and a one-year training in Earth Centred Shamanism with emphasis … Read more about Learn more about Embracing Shamanism
Toltec Shamanism
"Mystery and imagination arise from the same source. This source is called Darkness… Darkness within darkness, the gateway to all understanding." Lao-Tzu Thousands of years ago, the Toltec in southern Mexico were known as the ‘men and women of knowledge’. They were ancient ‘shaman-seers’, the receivers and holders of mysteries. Toltec Shamanism offers a range of practices within the … Read more about Toltec Shamanism