What is Shamanic Healing?
Shamanic healing has its roots in the role of the traditional healer of earth-based traditions. We all have our ancestral roots in cultures that lived close to and in harmony with the earth- in cultures that acknowledged the presence of the unseen, spiritual realm, and that recognised that both matter and spirit need to be tended to for wellbeing.
These traditional healing frameworks, understandings and practices are perhaps even more necessary and relevant today, where there is such an illness and neglect of the spiritual dimension within the mainstream culture and mental health paradigm. Many diagnoses of mental illness (according to modern psychiatry and the DSM-5) are actually illnesses of spirit or disconnection from soul in the shamanic paradigm.
In the shamanic paradigm the health of the individual, the community and the earth are all interconnected. Health is when we are in harmony and right relationship with the fabric of life, and in our place of belonging to ourselves, our community and nature. Illness and dis-ease are seen as messengers of something being out of balance. Our most challenging experiences can be an initiatory doorway- calling for transformation on some, or many levels in your life.
Shamanic healing is about awakening and activating your own potential for healing yourself and your life. It looks at the underlying energetic and spiritual turmoil that’s affecting your emotional, mental or physical condition.
A core part of shamanic healing is helping to restore a connection to your vital spirit, essence, ‘medicine’ and purpose. Together, we seek to restore health, harmony, coherence and wholeness, or to encourage growth that’s being called for. Guidance and healing received on an energetic, soul and spiritual level, creates corresponding shifts and restoration of harmony and coherence in your physical, mental and emotional states (and vice versa).
What does a session involve?
A session can involve: guided drum journeying and accessing altered states of consciousness; divination; communicating with and receiving guidance from the spirit world, ancestors and allies; the use of herbs, plants, flower essences and other natural remedies; working with the elemental forces of nature; and performing soul retrieval/re-connection or rituals.
Shamanic healing differs from counselling or psychotherapy as the work is primarily on the energetic and spiritual levels. There may also be ‘ritual prescriptions’ and practices to continue with after your session.
During your session you’ll be held within the container of the medicine wheel, where the healing journey takes place. What’s called for varies for each client/session.
Session Details
Standard sessions are generally 1.5 – 2 hrs and are $180
Personal rituals/longer sessions are arranged on an individual basis upon consultation.
Standard sessions can be held in person at Mt White (Central Coast, NSW) or online over Zoom. Online, distance healing is just as effective as we’re working in the energetic and spiritual realms. Several local clients still choose Zoom even though they’re nearby, as it’s easy and they’re in the comfort of their own home.
For online sessions, you need a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed and where you can lie down. Headphones/earbuds are also recommended, especially for inner journeying.
To enquire or book a session, contact me by email, sms or call.
Belinda: 0421 244 254 or Email: belinda@pathofheart.com.au
