About Shamanic healing

The word “shaman” probably originates from the Tungusic language, which was spoken by the Evenk people, or Tungus as they were formerly called, in present-day Russia. In that case it would mean “the one who knows”. But the origin is disputed and there is also a theory that it comes from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit and roughly means “wandering holy person”.

A shaman practices shamanism, and it can be described in many ways. It is a view of life where nature is animated and that all living things have a consciousness of some kind. Not necessarily a human consciousness or a perception of an “I”. Nature, or really the universe, consists of energies, forms and vibrations, all of which are interconnected. And the one who practices shamanic techniques is a kind of mediator between these and the different planes of existence.

Being a shaman can mean a lot of different things, just like being a musician or an artist. It is a title that is used around the world and is sometimes closely linked to the local culture. In the West, shamanic culture and practice have largely been lost since the advent of Christianity, but now more and more people are beginning to feel drawn to this ancient way of life. Some call it “neo-shamanism” and there is no template for what it should look like. For many, walking a shamanic path is not an active choice, it is more of a fate that falls upon one. It is interesting to follow the development now that society is once again beginning to open up to an existence where even the invisible can exist and where we try to live more harmoniously with each other and nature.

Being a shaman or doing shamanic work is close to what a medium does. Or the experiences many can have in dreams, or in meditation. For me, it’s about being in touch with nature and the spiritual and gathering information that is available and that the client can use for their higest good. It can also be about balancing and filling up with good energy. Shamanic healing is powerful and has the ability to heal deeply.

The fact that information can be available has to do with the fact that we all consist of energy, and that energy is not divided but is connected to everything else. We all have a particle state, and a quantym state where time and locality does not exist. It is to this state the shaman journeys to gather information and perform healing.