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The Society for Shamanic Practice (SSP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an alliance of people, worldwide, who are deeply committed to integrating shamanic principles and practices into daily life to promote a healthy relationship with self, community, and the earth. We are dedicated to supporting all levels of experience, strive to empower through education, and encourage cultivating a deep connection to the community. Together we walk this spiritual path with integrity, respect, and practicality.
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Recent Articles
Our article library, also known as the Journal of Shamanic Practice, is a constantly growing collection from authors of many traditions.
The Dance of Light and Dark:
Ways to Commemorate
the Winter Solstice/Yule
The strongest component of the winter season is light. Throughout the year, there is the dance of light and dark, and at the winter solstice, this dance is at its most intense and pronounced, with the longest period of darkness and the shortest period of light. Our...
Every Day Journeys
Shamanic journey work can help us through difficult times. When we have a strong journey practice, we might even journey every day, or several times a week or month. There are no hard and fast rules about how often or when to journey. What's important is that the...
The Cauldrons of Soul
Many cultures have identified energy centers that both affect the body and mediate between the physical and spiritual worlds. The Irish were no exception. In old Irish manuscripts, three “Cauldrons of Poesy” are described. Although originally focused on the...
Dr. Mary Gold
A Word from the Editors Occasionally we receive an article recounting a personal journey or a healing experience which the author had that we believe our readers will benefit from, especially those who are new to shamanism. This current article is one of those. It...
Shamanism and Christianity
A Review of Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and Understanding by Daniel L Prechtel, John R. Mabry, and Katrina Leathers One of the important teachings Michael Harner gave us is that shamanism is not a religion. It is a...
Core Shamanism and the Andean Mesa: Creating Cohesion in an Eclectic Shamanic Practice
As contemporary Shamanic practitioners, we may find ourselves exploring and investigating a variety of contemporary and traditional spiritual and healing practices. After a period of time and practice, we might choose to focus our energy on just one or two that feel...
New Audio Releases
Our audio library contains a collection of interviews, meditations, stories and teachings to enrich your daily practice.
Shamanic Healing: Distinguishing Energy Cords from Soul Theft
SSP Board Member and Shamanic Practitioner Ana Larramendi offers a teaching on how to tell the difference between Energy Cords and Soul Theft when doing shamanic healing. Listen to this as many times as you wish and feel free to download it for future use too...
Journey to the Fungi Kingdom
Journey to the underworld of the Fungi Kingdom to listen to any messages or healings that the amazing fungi and mushrooms may have for us. We will travel downwards to connect to the earth at and below our feet and explore this incredible kingdom. Listen to this as...
Changing Your Story
In order to open up a new story in your life, you have to understand where the current story is coming from. The best approach to a new story is to ask the questions that will open up the dialogue. What and whom do you serve in this life? What do you fear? How are you...
A Shamanic Perspective on Ancestral Healing
SSP Board Member Ana Larramendi is interviewed about Ancestral Healing by Brooke Moran of the Reading Temple The recording is about 1 hour and Ana touches on many aspects of Ancestral Healing and Trauma from a shamanic point of view. Ancestral Trauma is trauma that...
Meditation for Clearing the Soul Body
Please enjoy this 15 minute audio from Dr. Steven Farmer. A meditation to clear the soul body of any energetic or psychic blockages. Feel the positive affects of this clearing and move into the wholeness that is you. Dr. Farmer will guide you through an integration of...
Tobacco: Right Relationship and Blessing
Please enjoy this 17 minute audio examining the medicine of tobacco, including a tobacco blessing. Tobacco is a highly respected and revered plant but one that has also been misunderstood and feared. Anna Stevens Harrington of The Power Path School of Shamanism and...
Seasonal Medicine Wheel Ceremonies
At the turn of each season we hold a virtual ceremony to honor the four directions of the medicine wheel. Led by a ceremonialist from our board of directors, ceremonies are available to our members by Zoom conference line, and recorded for those who wish to listen at a different time.
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Monthly Call-To-Action Events
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Tending International Borders
ABOUT THIS AUDIO This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action. Borders by their very nature are created to keep one group in and others out. There are multiple places around the world where conflict at international borders is currently causing suffering. This...
Tending to Afghanistan
ABOUT THIS AUDIO Afghanistan is a country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north and China to the northeast. People have been settling here...
Tending to Climate Change
ABOUT THIS AUDIO We are bombarded daily with news about the climate crisis. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the scope of the problem. Where should we focus our attention? Mama Earth has wisdom and guidance to share with us. Join Nancy Lankston as we connect deeply...
Tending International Borders
ABOUT THIS AUDIO This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action. Borders by their very nature are created to keep one group in and others out. There are multiple places around the world where conflict at international borders is currently causing suffering. This...
Tending to Afghanistan
ABOUT THIS AUDIO Afghanistan is a country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north and China to the northeast. People have been settling here...
Tending to Climate Change
ABOUT THIS AUDIO We are bombarded daily with news about the climate crisis. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the scope of the problem. Where should we focus our attention? Mama Earth has wisdom and guidance to share with us. Join Nancy Lankston as we connect deeply...
TENDING TO WILDFIRES
ABOUT THIS AUDIO Due to ongoing rain deficits and extreme temperatures there are currently massive wildfires burning in multiple areas. Please join Shamanism Without Borders Community Leader Mary Olivar for a Rapid Response Community Call-to-Action to tend to these...
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