Shamanism is an ancient practice that has been used in many cultures for tens of thousands of years. It is one of the oldest forms of healing. A shaman is one who makes a journey in an altered state of consciousness outside time and space. Sandra Ingerman, a well-known shaman practitioner states, "Shamans look at the spiritual form of illness which may manifest on an emotional or physical level".A technique used in Shamanism is called Soul Retrieval. The purpose for soul retrieval is to find the parts of a soul who is fragmented. A soul may become fragmented in order to help survive difficult periods in life. For instance, part of a soul may split during abuse, or when a child feels abandoned. This is to help the child survive these experiences. Our goal as adults is to be connected,whole, and complete. Soul retrieval helps mend the soul. The shaman literally travels back to the part of the clients life where they left part of themselves. At the end of the shamanic journey, the shaman symbolically blows their soul back into the person and says, "welcome home." This technique has been used anciently as a way to aid the healing process. People report feeling more "connected" and in their body fully. To learn more about shamanism go to: http://www.sandraingerman.com/.
Sandra Ingerman has written several book including Soul Retrieval
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