SHAMANIC HEALING

Shamanism is the oldest tradition on earth for healing and personal transformation. It is a system of knowledge leading to self-empowerment and liberation, and is a proven method of restoring and maintaining balance and harmony within ourselves, in our relationships and with the earth. Quantum physics can now validate this ancient world view.

Our civilization is currently facing its biggest test. The planet is struggling to survive thousands of years of human abuse. People are lost within themselves and their culture. There is universal stress, disharmony, disease and conflict on both personal and global levels. Many feel divorced from their feelings and surroundings, while others suffer from chemical or material addictions that can be devastating for them and those around them.

Contemporary shamanism draws on ancient techniques. Using the power of the imagination, personal creativity and self-expression, we can help you release emotional and energetic blocks and discover your true self, leading to a richer, happier and more fulfilling life.

When individuals heal themselves, they take responsibility for creating a future based on love and respect for the individual, the community, and our beautiful earth. Planetary healing then becomes a reality.

We work within a safe, sacred space, co-operating with helping spirits for the healing of the client at the highest level. Using drums, rattles, the didg or other instruments, and chanting or dancing, we journey to ask our guides the most effective way to help. Personal sessions last from one to two hours depending on what needs to be done.

All our work is confidential.

Note: We do not work with mind-altering substances of any kind: they are not essential for trance work.

Extraction Work and Spirit Dispossession

Snake is often used for extraction work. Mosaic by Rosi Re Beech, 2006

Sometimes referred to as psychic surgery, this refers to repair work carried out on the energy body that surrounds the physical body. Negative energies can be directed to someone consciously or unconsciously, making that person mentally or physically ill. We may sense that we've been "invaded" or even possessed. These intrusions are safely removed by the shaman and his spirit guides. This method is painless and non-invasive.

Soul Retrieval and Soul Renewal

The practice of Soul Retrieval is found in many traditional cultures. It is needed more than ever today in our disintegrating society in which the individual feels isolated and disempowered. If you suffer from depression, feel detached from life or incomplete, you may be suffering from soul loss.

Soul loss can occur at any age, often during times of intense trauma such as moving house, the break up of relationships, accidents, bereavement, rape or other abuse. When threatened in this way, a vital part of us literally takes flight in order for the whole soul to survive. The shaman journeys to restore the missing soul parts without which an individual's healing can only ever be temporary or incomplete.

Missing soul parts leave one vulnerable to unwanted energies who may make their home in the energy body and cause illness. It is therefore quite common for the shaman to perform an extraction prior to, or after, the soul retrieval.

Occasionally, when the trauma has been prolonged, the immensely brave and courageous part of us that stayed in the body to deal with the stress, itself becomes burnt out. In these rare cases, Soul Renewal can help - the part is sent to a safe, magical place of the soul's own choosing, where it can recuperate.

Spirit Release and Exorcism

Another traditional role for the shaman is that of psychopomp or deathwalker. A shaman's familiarity with the Otherworlds puts her in a unique position to assist those souls who, for various reasons, are unable to move on after death into the light without help.

Confused or trapped souls can be found anywhere: on roads or in fields (for example, at the scene of an accident), in buildings, and occasionally, within individuals. Some souls can be too attached to this life and their families to let go - others simply do not know they are dead.

While many spirits may not cause problems deliberately, the shaman can also remove malign spirits in her role as exorcist.

Didgeridoo Healing

The powerful vibrations of this ancient Aboriginal instrument stimulate the nerve endings in the physical body, helping to release tensions and stuck energies at a deep level of resonance.

Space Clearing

It's a good idea to have a new home or workspace cleansed and blessed, and to be aware of your surroundings and how they may affect you in subtle ways. Sometimes we feel unwell in certain environments. Energy can become blocked or stagnant anywhere, from rooms to whole houses or other buildings, also landscapes. Accident black spots and battlegrounds are good examples of land that needs cleansing, for negative energies attract more of the same. Hauntings are usually (but not always) caused by spirits needing release.

Shamanic Counselling

We can help you work through issues using a variety of imaginative and creative methods such as journeying, tie-cutting, dance, visualisation - whatever is most relevant to your situation. For example, journeying with drum and rattle is one of the main ways shamans contact their guiding spirits. These guides can appear in human or animal form, and give you advice and help on whatever you choose to ask them about. You may already feel an affinity with a certain animal. We can guide you through a simple journey to find this potentially powerful ally, friend and protector.

Distant Healing

Although we prefer to see our clients, we appreciate this is not always possible. Most of our work can be carried out at a distance: we have successfully treated clients in various parts of the world (Australia, South America, Europe) as well as locally. We also treat animals - and past and future situations. And yes, it does work - energy knows no boundaries!

Personal Ceremonial

Shamanic techniques often involve simple ceremonies. These can be designed for and by the individual. Ceremony empowers us, focuses our intent and allows us to let go of negative energies and old patterns of thought and behaviour in a safe and sacred space that honours the individual as both a human and spiritual being.

You may require a ceremony to deal with unexpressed grief, bereavement or birth issues; to contact your ancestors; to bless a new project or situation; or simply for celebration and empowerment. We can give you advice, help you make your own bundle or medicine shield, or guide the actual ceremony.

Payment

We know that some people think healing should be free. This is clearly impossible within our current culture, but we aim to keep our rates reasonable and flexible according to the client's circumstances.

Please note that we require payment in advance, in sterling, from overseas clients.