May the teachings in this book help you walk wakefully as you find your way back home.Every one of us experiences periods of pain and loss in our life—dark nights of the soul. This is a groundless territory where one feels directionless and devoid of tools, with no sense of how to take the next step. In ancient times, elders guided their communities through life's initiations and challenges, paths we must all take to transform and grow. In Walking through Darkness...

May the teachings in this book help you walk wakefully as you find your way back home.Every one of us experiences periods of pain and loss in our life—dark nights of the soul. This is a groundless territory where one feels directionless and devoid of tools, with no sense of how to take the next step. In ancient times, elders guided their communities through life’s initiations and challenges, paths we must all take to transform and grow. In Walking through Darkness...

Sandra Ingerman's deeply moveing debut, Soul Retrieval, captivated readers with its introduction of shamanic journeying, an ancient tradition of healig. With the characteristic warmth, passion, and authenticcity that have earned her worldwide recognition, Ingerman now continues to share her lifework with Welcome Home, an empowering action plan for creating a more positive future by truly letting go of blame and guilt.

A shaman can serve as a healer, storyteller, and a keeper of wisdom―but most of all, teaches Sandra Ingerman, “Shamans radiate a light that uplifts everybody. In our culture, we tend to focus on methods and forget that the greatest way we can offer healing to the world is to become a vessel of love.” With Walking in Light, this renowned teacher offers a complete guide for living in a shamanic way―empowered by purpose, focus, and a deep connection to the spiritual dimensions.“Shaman...

A guide to finding the cure for harmful thoughts—the key lies in the ancient principle of alchemy.We may not realize it consciously, but negative feelings can be as toxic as physical poisons, wearing on us and causing depression, illness, and burnout. But how can we keep ourselves safe in a world too often ruled by resentment, jealousy, rage, and stress?Many people think that the old alchemists were trying to turn lead into gold. But in actuality, as Sandra...

Connecting with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth• Provides experiential practices to communicate with nature and access the creative power of the Earth• Shares transformative wisdom teachings from conversations with nature beings, such as Snowy Owl, Snake, Blackberry, Mushroom, and Glacial Silt, exploring the role of each in bringing balance to the planet• 2015 Nautilus Gold AwardNature and the Earth are conscious. They speak to us thro...

We may not realize it consciously, but negative feelings can be as toxic as physical poisons, wearing on us and causing depression, illness, and burnout. But how can we keep ourselves safe in a world too often ruled by resentment, jealousy, rage, and stress? How to Heal Toxic Thoughts provides the cure, and it lies in the ancient principle of alchemy. Many people think that the old alchemists were trying to turn lead into gold. But in actuality, as Sandra Ingerman—a practicing sha...

Today, practicing shamanism doesn't mean you have to live in a rain forest or a desert. Thanks to a modern renaissance of shamanic spirituality, practitioners from all walks of life now use powerful indigenous techniques for healing, insight, and spiritual growth. With Awakening to the Spirit World, teachers Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman bring together a circle of renowned Western shamanic elders—Tom Cowan, Carol Proudfoot-Edgar, José Stevens, and Alberto Villoldo—to present ...

A call to heal the Earth through spiritual awareness and action. This collection of essays explores the spiritual dimensions of the ecological crisis, offering a path towards reconnection and sustainability.Leading voices from Buddhism, Sufism, Christianity, and Indigenous traditions unite to address our forgetfulness of nature's sacredness. They offer insights on climate change, species loss, and deforestation, urging a reassessment of our beliefs about the Earth....

From cross-cultural legends recounting shamanic cures to the biblical accounts of the parting of the Red Sea and Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes, many spiritual traditions are rich in stories about seemingly inexplicable transformations of the natural world. The ancient healing art of transmutation, in which toxic substances are transformed into "safe" substances, is mentioned in all the world's great spiritual traditions, including Hinduism and Taoism. And while many have tapped t...

Step into a new world of possibilities through this informative guide to shamanic practice."This is a courageous book that will appeal to all who long to explore the unseen world." —Judith Orloff, MD, author of The Empath's Survival Guide and Thriving as an EmpathThe word "shaman" means "one who sees in the dark." To practice shamanism is to open your vision to a world ...

Shamanic journeying is the inner art of traveling to the invisible worlds beyond ordinary reality to retrieve information for change in every area of our lives from spirituality and health to work and relationships.With Shamanic Journeying, readers join world-renowned teacher Sandra Ingerman to learn the core teachings of this ancient practice and apply these skills in their own journey. Includes drumming for three shamanic journeys.