What is shamanism and the shaman’s role?
Shamanism is a philosophy and a lifestyle similar to Buddhism in many ways. It includes healing practices for clearing the imprints of trauma from the luminous energy field (LEF) that surrounds the physical body, and that organizes the body in the same way that a magnet organizes iron filings on a piece of glass.
Shamans mediate between the visible world of matter and the invisible world of energy and consciousness. The understanding of the shaman is that what we call reality is simply the projection of a map of the world we carry within us. To change the world, you need to change the map, but the map only changes through sacred ceremony.
Shamans are Earth Keepers—stewards of the garden of nature.
*From Natural Awakenings.com, interview with Alberto Villoldo
Shamans were and are individuals that can help you come back to your own essential nature. They can help you to see how the ancient models that you follow, and the beliefs that you have about the nature of reality, create your health, create disease. Shamanic healers help create extraordinary health for willing humans so that their lifespan equals their health span and good health can last a lifetime.
*From Gaia.com, interview with Alberto Villoldo
SHAMANIC HEALING
WHAT IS SHAMANIC ENERGY HEALING?
Shamanic healing is one of the oldest forms of healing. It has been used by aboriginal people from around the world. Some anthropologists say that the practice dates back as far as 50,000 years.
Shamans work with the body’s energy field also known as aura and the energy centers or chakras. They believe that physical and emotional trauma is stored in the energy field.
Sometimes the stuck energy can manifest in the form of chronic illness, trouble in your personal life, feelings of depression or being stuck without being able to change your circumstances.
My role as a shamanic practitioner is to remove these imprints from your energy body thereby triggering a healing effect. This can result in a reduction of pain, more energy etc.
BENEFITS OF SHAMANIC HEALING MAY INCLUDE:
- Improving your mental, spiritual, emotional and psychical health
- Recovering your energy
- Decreasing pain
- Releasing limited beliefs and toxic energy
- Healing your relationships with others
- Finding your life calling
- Sleeping better
- Experiencing less anxiety
- Being able to forgive
- Finding solace in times of grief or stress
- Feeling more grounded and connected
- Creating desired life changes
SHAMANIC HEALING SERVICES
Personalized shamanic healing sessions:
Illumination:
One of the basic Q’uero shamanic techniques to balance energy and to clear toxic imprints and initiate mind and body healing.
Soul Retrieval:
When you experience trauma such as death of a loved one, divorce etc. a part of your soul may flee and go into hiding. Soul retrievals are a form of deep medicine that restores wholeness.
Destiny Retrieval:
This is a journey beyond death brings back your highest possible destiny, to elicit progress and inspiration.
Shamanic Extractions:
To remove stuck intrusive energies that no longer serve the individual.
Space Clearings:
To clear away any negative energy when moving into a new house or office or to get the energy flowing after a traumatic event (death, divorce etc.)
Shamanic Divination:
Using shamanic techniques I will track into possible future outcomes using The Tarot, Angel Cards and the Plant or Stone oracle. Shamanic divination may provide guidance in times of change or when you are looking for next steps.
End of Life Doula:
Accompanying clients through their final journey, providing spiritual guidance and comfort and supporting for their family members.
Rites of Passage:
Celebrating life’s beautiful transitions and changes such as coming of age, retirement, menarche, menopause and other major milestones.
Womb Blessings:
The Rite of the womb is an energy transmission for women of all ages given originally to Marcela Lobos. It can be bestowed on women of all ages.
THIS LINEAGE OF WOMEN FREED THEMSELVES FROM SUFFERING AND WANTS US TO REMEMBER:
The womb is not a place to store fear and pain; the womb is to create and give birth to life.
AFTER RECEIVING THE RITE AND NURTURING ITS TRUTH, THE WOMB NO LONGER CARRIES THE MEMORIES OF PAIN AND SORROW.
The forgotten wisdom of the womb is restored and we become the Creatresses of the world we long for our children’s children.
ANY WOMAN EAGER TO REMEMBER IN HER BODY THIS VITAL TRUTH CAN RECEIVE THE RITE.
Once she receives the Rite of the Womb she becomes one with the lineage of Womb Keepers.
THE RITE OF THE WOMB IS PART OF THE MUNAY-KI INITIATIONS.
The Munay-Ki are ten rites which prepare us to birth ourselves wholly into the times to come. Is a body of wisdom coming from the spiritual Andes.
Workshops & Retreats:
I will help you nurture and soothe your emotions with energy medicine healing sessions, cacao ceremonies, breath work and sacred practices. We will reconnect with Earth-based spirituality and Ancient Wisdom so that you can unwind, rejuvenate and recharge.
We will embark in this healing journey together! A holistic experience that addresses the physical and spiritual level. Whether you are dealing with health concerns or looking for overall rejuvenation and connection.
You will learn to nourish your body with natural foods and supplementation and cleanse toxins from your environment, but also the mental and emotional burdens that weigh you down which are often at the root of poor health and disease and living an a lackluster life.
Structure of a Shamanic Healing Session
I am currently offering phone, Zoom and in person shamanic healing sessions.
Structure of a session:
My sessions generally run 1.5 to 3.5 hours sometime for complex cases.
First part: 15 minutes: Interview: We will connect at our designated appointment time. I will interview you and learn more about what is going on in your life. I will listen to your story, and ask questions to determine what type of healing is going to be needed.
Second part: 45-60 minutes: (Actual healing session takes place). We will work via Zoom for remote sessions or in person in my healing space. We will be in working in the time outside of time, sessions can feel longer or shorter. My work commonly involves several different types of healings in one session which may include: , Illumination, Soul retrieval, shamanic Extraction, Ancestral Work, Removal of Intrusive Energies, Power Animal Retrieval, Shamanic Journeying, etc. Every person is unique and can benefit from different shamanic techniques.
Third part: 15 min: Sharing & Integration: After completing the healing session, we will discuss what came up during the session, discuss any “homework” or lifestyle changes that may support your healing journey, including self-care and integration of the process.
Cost
My suggested rate is $125/hour, so the average session will cost $250+. Payment is due at the end of the session or prior to the session if you use my automated booking system.
This work is done as a form of spiritual service. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to pay my full fee, please let me know so we can agree on a cost that accommodates you. However, I cannot accept post-session payment plans or trades.
Personalized Ceremonies:
Cacao Ceremony
If you are looking to mark an occasion or celebrate, to open your heart space, for negotiations, to improve couples communication and for women’s circles cacao is a magical plant, it works at the energy level to process emotions, it is very soothing to the heart and extremely delicious!
- Fire Ceremonies
- Ceremonies to Release
- Women’s Circles
- Birthday Celebration
- Memorial or Cross-over Ceremonies
- Community Ceremonies designed for a specific need
Despacho Ceremony
A despacho is a shamanic ceremony and ritual offering, originating from the Andean tradition of Peru and Bolivia. It is a prayer bundle or gift, created to express gratitude, restore balance, and seek healing or guidance from the spiritual world.
A despacho typically consists of a colorful, three-dimensional mandala made from natural elements.
These elements are carefully selected and arranged to represent the intentions and prayers of the individual or community.
The despacho is often wrapped in a cloth or paper and may include personal items, such as photos or writings, to imbue the offering with personal energy.
A despacho is an act of reciprocity, gratitude, and reverence, acknowledging the guidance and blessings.
The ceremony aims to:
- Heal physical and emotional ailments
- Restore balance and harmony
- Manifest desired outcomes or guidance
- Express gratitude for life’s abundance
- Through the despacho ceremony, participants seek to establish a harmonious relationship with the natural world and the spiritual realm, fostering a sense of connection and unity.