How to Pray the Toltec Way

by Jun 9, 2021

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José Stevens

José Stevens

José Luis Stevens, PhD is the president and co-founder (with wife Lena) of Power Path Seminars, an international school and consulting firm dedicated to the study and application of shamanism and indigenous wisdom to business and everyday life. José completed a ten-year apprenticeship with a Wixarika Maracame (shaman) in the Sierras of Central Mexico. In addition, he is studying intensively with Shipibo (shamans) in the Peruvian Amazon and with Pacos (shamans) in the Andes in Peru. In 1983 he completed his doctoral dissertation at the California Institute of Integral Studies focusing on the interface between shamanism and western psychological counseling. Since then he has studied cross-cultural shamanism around the world to distill the core elements of shamanic healing and practice. He is the author of more than twenty books and numerous articles including Awaken the Inner Shaman, How to Pray The Shaman’s Way, Encounters With Power, Transforming Your Dragons;  and the forthcoming The Shaman’s Manual Of Extraordinary Practices. website: www.thepowerpath.com
José Luis Stevens, PhD is the president and co-founder (with wife Lena) of Power Path Seminars, an international school and consulting firm dedicated to the study and application of shamanism and indigenous wisdom to business and everyday life. José completed a ten-year apprenticeship with a Wixarika Maracame (shaman) in the Sierras of Central Mexico. In addition, he is studying intensively with Shipibo (shamans) in the Peruvian Amazon and with Pacos (shamans) in the Andes in Peru. In 1983 he completed his doctoral dissertation at the California Institute of Integral Studies focusing on the interface between shamanism and western psychological counseling. Since then he has studied cross-cultural shamanism around the world to distill the core elements of shamanic healing and practice. He is the author of more than twenty books and numerous articles including Awaken the Inner Shaman, How to Pray The Shaman’s Way, Encounters With Power, Transforming Your Dragons;  and the forthcoming The Shaman’s Manual Of Extraordinary Practices. website: www.thepowerpath.com
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3 Comments

  1. denise carver

    I enjoyed reading these prayers and I will pass them on to those who need to remember how to connect!

  2. Forrest itche iichiile Hudson

    Jose’, I have now finished listening (Audible) to your latest book, “How to Pray the Shamans Way”.

    First, much gratitude for producing an Audible version and performing as narrator. (As someone with ADD/Developmental Dyslexia an audible version helps me compensate for poor reading skills, comprehension/retention.)

    Although, I must say that I was very hesitant to acquire the book initially, based solely on its title. Having developed a strong negative perception for the word(s) pray/prayer and God which for me consequently conjure up my scathing viewpoint towards ORGANIZED RELIGION, Doctrine of Discovery, etc.

    Nonetheless, after some vocabulary volleys I substituted the words, “A Dialogue with TRUTH” for pray/prayer and God and I was able to clear my hurdle. I’m grateful that I did.

    I most appreciated the breadth of perspectives you cited when describing such “dialogue”. As well, your explanation of the mechanics involved and their coherence to the fundamental laws of nature/physics that prove their efficacy, without having to rely solely on faith for affirmation. (…oh that dominant left brain 🧠 🧐).

    For me, I consider this book a go-to reference book. Much Gratitude!

    A’ho!

  3. Marisa Munoz

    Thank you Jose, this 7-fold prayer is a beautiful, ecstatic poem. For some reason, I can’t seem to find this excerpt anywhere in my printed copy of your book– so it was an added bonus to read this article. I really love your new book; it touched my heart with its beauty and usefulness.

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