Shamanism is the intentional effort to acquire and nurture ongoing relationships with personal helping spirits by journeying into realms whe...

In the deep rainforests of the Amazon, among the sacred ruins of the Maya, and within the myths of indigenous cultures across the Americas, ...

In a world where stress, anxiety, and chronic illness seem more prevalent than ever, many people are turning to ancient spiritual practices ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the natural world has shaped our spiritual beliefs and practices. Two of the most ancient an...

Animism, derived from the Latin word "anima" meaning soul or breath, is a belief system that attributes spiritual essence to all t...

I am excited to announce the release of the audiobook version of my bestselling books The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming and Sha...

Shamanism is based on the principle that innate wisdom and guidance can be accessed through the inner senses in ecstatic trance. Ecstatic tr...

In her new book Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden , Maria Rodale takes the reader on an unusual autobiograp...

I am pleased to announce the publication of my first online course, Your Guide to Shamanic Drumming , on Insight Timer. Insight Timer is a ...

An excerpt from The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees by James Mooney   In the old days, the beasts, birds, fish, insects, and plants could ...

I recently did a deep meditation, seeking guidance regarding a life-changing decision. I closed my eyes and stilled the chatter of my mind b...

An excerpt from my new book, Shamanic Journeys: An Anthology .   My journey into shamanism began in 1988 when I learned how to take a shaman...

Hummingbirds always capture my attention when they fly into my life. I am dazzled by their humming wings and iridescent light. I am awakened...

The horse originated in the Americas more than 40 million years ago. After spreading to Asia and Europe, it became extinct in its homeland. ...

Humans have always looked beyond the factual world of ordinary reality for something solid on which to ground their lives. The models of the...