Mongolian Shamans: Masters of Ecstasy

In the post-communist era shamanism is undergoing a dramatic revival in Mongolia. Harshly suppressed during Mongolia's long Soviet rule, shamanism is suddenly widely sought to fill the spiritual void of a newly democratic society. Mongolian shamanism evokes a rich and barely-tapped store of astrological, environmental, and geographic cultural knowledge. In partnership with National Geographic Magazine, Carolyn Drake has published a photographic essay exploring the shamanic resurgence.

"Intimacy in the Eco-fields: The Mother Tongue"

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, November 20, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," Christina Pratt interviews Will Taegel, Ph.D., author of The Mother Tongue: Intimacy in the Eco-field. Taegel shares "The Mother Tongue Hypothesis," challenging listeners to enter into deep reflection and question their current beliefs. According to Taegel, today's science shows that all life communicates, and that our intimate relationship with nature can guide us through these turbulent times. Taegel shares tools to communicate with and learn from the natural world so that we are able to participate fully in our role in the manifestation of a new era. Prior episodes from "Why Shamanism Now" can be downloaded for free on iTunes. 

"Mindfulness and Animism: The Art of Soul Healing"

In a recent article for The Huffington Post, Kelley Harrell, neoshaman and author of Gift of the Dreamtime, explores how our cultural perceptions affect our ability to heal and stay well. Many of us invite soul healing into our lives, and then experience an initial phase of euphoria and wellbeing, only to eventually take on symptoms of dis-ease or imbalance again. Kelley attributes this to our inability to fully embrace the mindfulness and worldview of our animistic forefathers. Read more.

Korean Neo-Shamanic Drumming Video

The Sonagi Project is a Korean percussion ensemble that has created modern, original music based on traditional shamanic rhythms and chants. The group brings traditional Korean percussion instruments into the twenty-first century by performing traditionally-based yet original repertoire for contemporary audiences. View the video on Vimeo.

Korean Rhythms and Shamanism in Contemporary Music from The Korea Society on Vimeo.