One of the basic and long lasting practices of our spiritual development comes in the form of connecting with spirit, spirit guides, the blue prints of the soul. This is a very real universe within ourselves and unless we make the step towards this direction we will always find gaps in our journey. Moreover who do we turn to in times of need or question. The spirit guide is a multifaceted being. We learn to access non ordinary reality in this way and pull the medicine into our waking state. The waking state of every day life is all but fraught with obstacles and hurdles that a human being must go through and grow along with. Our primary ally with spirit comes first in the form of animal. This is not theory, these are the actual makings of a human being’s universe. Once we access that animal part of ourselves we begin to establish a new found relationship with spirit. A more expansive one, one that is not limited in any way or for. A place that we can go to in order to receive guidance, medicine and messages. It is a space of exploration. Once our spirit animal guides becomes a tangible living entity and experience within our daily lives, it is then that we begin to broach the horizons of the universal experience. Not being limited by the identities that we hold on to so dearly. And assuming the form of a species that is not so far from the human one. A complete circle of all things that were and always will be. There are some things that the mind will never be able to access, things which only spirit can. And this is one of the main reasons we do this work. In times gone by the way illness was looked upon was through a soul fragmentation which only later manifests as emotion-thought-gross disease. So one has to look at the spiritual roots and cause of anything before one can find any solace. Once again this is done with the help of a strong “eye” and the power animal spirit guide. We let spirit take over to do that work. And this is impeccable shamanic practice. While we progress spiritually we will encounter a number of spirit guides over a life time. At the time of formative initiation it is usually an animal that will appear and help you on your life path. Sharing in the universal playground. Always accessible and ever free.
Shamanism is an indigenous way of living a simple life by connecting oneself with our roots. Learning and seeking for answers through the connection with non – ordinary spirit world which is vast and abundant in nature. It is an age old practice to connect with the nature’s spirit be it animals, plants, elements, senses, masters etc. It helps a person to reconnect with their core sacred space I.e. Heart. As, an individual one has been given the power of intuition to tap or tune into and shamanism becomes that medium for it. Therefore, once we start to listen to that inner voice or great calling it becomes the first step to move towards our purpose of life. It leads to the spiritual path, a path of sacred and personal growth by being one with the Great Spirit, the Creator. Shamanism is an experience, which includes dismemberment and regeneration of the soul, body and spirit through trance state. It bridges the gap between man and nature as it sees everything as one living spirit. In Shamanism, a Shaman is a Medicine Man or Medicine Woman, considered highly esteemed members of the community. The core role of the shaman is to lift the veil of ordinary reality and make an ‘ecstatic’ journey into the non – ordinary worlds.
In shamanism you will see the world from enliven or fresh vision and discover the meaning of your spiritual journey. We will learn to live with awareness to understand and heal our inner world so that one can live a free life, as it does affect our outer world. And since, we all are inter connected in this web of life – microcosm to macrocosm. Hence furthermore it becomes more important to create and live in a unified cordial healthy society.
But we have another helper on this journey towards health and prosperity, the Drum. Symbolic and correlation to the Heart beat and the Heart chakra. The drum takes us on a journey of self discovery. An ally in those moments of weakness. From the skin of the drum to it’s texture, to shape and size. There are many aspects that make a difference. And as you establish a connection and relationship with it, the medicine will become more potent. All this makes the drum sacred. And it is in this way we begin to create sacred space. Drum can speak to you and you can speak to it.
Sound has the energy to take you to different states of consciousness. As, it is connected to the heart. The frequencies and vibrations of sound takes you to the place of magic. In ordinary life when one is not connected, sound becomes the medium to bridge that gap. It makes one flow without any inhibitions. Language of sound is surreal and one with no differentiation. Hence drumming or rattling etc helps you to listen to that silence within to bring clarity in routine life otherwise. Drumming helps to ground oneself by releasing all the toxic or discordant energies.
Foundations of Shamanic Practices Workshop covers:
- Invocation: Learning to connect with different directions and receiving the support on our spiritual journey. Axis Mundi and its significance. A sacred space to meet and greet all our spirit tribe.
- Introduction to Shamanism : An introduction to Shamanism and its various tools & practices
- Learning to connect from the Eyes of your Heart by not using the mind
- Introduction to Journeying and Power Animal Retrieval : Introduction to Non-ordinary reality, to explore these hidden universes which are within us through drumming and rattling.
- Exploring different worlds and states of consciousness
- Exploratory Journey through Drumming : Going on an exploratory journey to the Lower realm/world and learning to discover how to work with Power animals by retrieving lost spiritual powers, creating an ally with the spirit world.
- Finding your Power Animal and establishing journeys. Maintaining relationship with your spirit animal on a daily basis.
- Journeying into the upper world, healing centre and the lower world : Introduction to the Upper realm/world to meet your personal spirit guide to receive help, support and healing in the journey. Going to the upper world Healing center to heal any ailments or illnesses by understanding its root cause and effect
- Protection methods and shields : Learning to work with Nature, Elementals, Invocation, protection methods or shields to conserve the energies and maintain balance.
- Closing Circle
Svatantrya Bhairava Shamanism 