With warmth and compassion, Sandra Ingerman describes the dramatic results of combining soul retrieval with contemporary psychological concepts in this visionary work that revives the ancient shamanic tradition of soul retrieval for healing emotional and physical illness. This revised and updated edition includes a new afterword by the author.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 planetNature and the Earth are conscious. They speak to us through our dreams, intuition, and dee...

Follow the journey of C Alexandra as a stress-related illness catapults her into worlds beyond space and time. Teachers in animal and human form help her remember her true self and how to bring harmony , balance and meaning back into her life. This allegory of the soul will appeal to enthusiasts of ancient shamanic traditions and readers seeking to embrace every facet of their humanity.Praise for A Fall to Grace:"A Fall to Grace is a teaching story about the healing power o...

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.

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...

Reclaim the power of the sacred ceremony and learn how to create original ceremonies tailored to your own needs and the needs of your community."Confident, personal. . . . Ingerman's comforting ceremonies will provide interested, believing readers with practices for times of strife, stress, and uncertainty." — Publishers WeeklyWe perform ceremonies to mark important events and celebrate holidays—yet our modern appr...

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...

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...