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Since the beginning of time, people have felt inextricably bound to Nature and its Forces.
They knew they were a part of it and their survival and well-being was tied to their relationship with Nature.
Nature, however, is full of various forces, small and large, that sometimes cooperate and sometimes oppose each other.
These forces to a greater or lesser extent are also found within man. Their cooperation or opposition, the proportion of distribution of these forces and their correlations, determined the state of health of the people.
Historically, the term shaman came from the wandering Tungus speaking tribe in North Asia. It was used to describe traditional healers, female healers, and medicine men of Siberia and Mongolia. It comes from the word šaman and the verb ša, meaning “to know”. šaman can be translated as “one who knows”.
The healers-doctors of the community, were those who with the special ability of intuition and clairvoyance, could connect with the invisible world of forces and used this connection for guidance to proceed with the resolution of any issues.
However, to be a healer-doctor of the community he had to be recognized by the community after hard trials. In other words, he had to be really charismatic.
The general context is that man is simply a small part of a larger whole, a web of energy correlations within which he must balance and be in harmony.
Considered one of the oldest healing methods on Earth, it seeks to connect us to the very source of our creation.
The beginnings of Shamanism are lost in the depths of time and are almost identical with the appearance of man.
Each civilization created their own unique system, based on their understanding of the natural world around them and how their ancestors preserved and preserved ancient knowledge. Many of these traditions were not written down and were mainly passed down orally from one generation to the next.
Shamanic practices can be found in a wide range of geographic areas, including Central America, Central Asia, Central America, Sub-Arctic North America, Europe, Siberia, Japan, Korea, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Egypt, Tibet and Indonesia. Shamanism also exists in some indigenous cultures of Australia and Africa.
The role of a shaman may include being a mystic, healer, healer, priest/priestess, psychotherapist, counselor, storyteller, and keeper of ancient wisdom.
Today’s shaman still uses ancient wisdom to bring about great change within an individual or community, but the methods and context have changed.
Nowadays these bearers of ancient traditions are usually dressed simply.
In their everyday lives, shamans are a lot like the rest of us.
Shamanism has also been adapted to be more accessible to modern urbanites and city dwellers. Shamans usually use the most effective and practical methods that have stood the test of time.
You may also see a combination of traditions or practices that suit contemporary culture or a particular group.
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