Over tens of thousands of years, our ancient ancestors all over the world discovered how to maximize human abilities of mind and spirit for healing and problem-solving. The remarkable system of methods they developed is today known as "shamanism," a term that comes from a Siberian tribal word for its practitioners: "shaman" (pronounced SHAH-mahn). Shamans are a type of medicine man or woman especially distinguished by the use of journeys to hidden worlds otherwise mainly known through myth, dream, and near-death experiences. Most commonly they do this by entering an altered state of consciousness using monotonous percussion sound. (definition from F.S.S.)
"Shamanism is not a series of methods and techniques. It is a way of life which encompasses the principle of oneness with the web of life, a deep and strong connection to nature, as well as working with the principle of direct revelation." ~ Sandra Ingerman.
