Article Topic: Shamanism

From the steppes of the Himalaya to the jungles of Guatemala, shamanism is a ritual belief system that has been practiced for over 27,000 years. By understanding Shamanism's inherent and integral connection to the four elements--fire, earth, water, and air--we can gain a unique understanding of this enigmatic spiritual tradition. Omar Rosales, author of Elemental Shaman, describes how the shamanic journey truly begins with the four elements.

Even as it steps boldly into the twenty-first century with its technological and scientific advances, Japan holds onto its ancient roots. The shamanistic religion of Shinto, while being authentically Japanese, also contains lessons for those of us wishing to connect with and revere our earth.

After decades of being demonized by clergy, diagnosed by psychiatrists, and dismissed by academics, shamanism is thriving. So, what is fueling the West's new fascination with shamanism? Carl Llewellyn Weschcke reviews Roger Walsh's new The World of Shamanism.

Throughout history, certain extraordinary individuals have lived, loved, or excelled so well that ordinary mortals have regarded them with awe and bewilderment. Ordinary mortals have wondered and puzzled about the shamans, healers, saints, and sages, even venerated or worshipped them, feeling that they must be more than merely human, even when the heroes themselves made no such claims. Who or what are these heroes? What does it take for ordinary mortals to become one?

In my newest book, Four Seasons of Mojo: an Herbal Guide to Natural Living, I reflect on various qualities of summer, including love and sensuality. Like budding leaves, the heat of summer seems to bring out previously dormant passions. This ...

Precis: The writer of this article reveals how he learned an ancient, mystical technique to survive in the cold. Using TumoBy Dr. L. Daka I grew up in Minnesota. For those of you unfamiliar with the state (other than knowing that ...