what ths shaman !!!

what ths shaman !!!

Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world.

Shamanism is the practice of these core techniques, either for healing or to gain spiritual knowledge. Shamanism is sometime studied with the cultural reference, sometimes without, but the essential nature of the shamanic practice does not change, nor has it changed since ancient times. It has adapted to fit the times or the culture, but its essential core has been the same.

In areas where indigenous shamanism still thrives, there is a clear divide between "lay" people (who participate in and practice shamanic belief and tradition) and the professionals or specialists themselves. A lay practitioner of shamanism is not awarded any special title, as this is the norm within traditional societies

This website is meant to give general information on shamanism only, if you would like technical resources for research purposes - a list of books is provided on the Shamanic Links page. The site also provides a list of web links to shamanic teachers and a list of web links to shaman healers / practitioners by state.