Looking for the best Shamanism books? Browse our list to find excellent book recommendations on the subject.
- Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy (Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology) (2004)
- The Shamanism Bible: The Definitive Guide to Shamanic Thought and Practice (Subject Bible) (2014)
- Walking in Light: The Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life (2015)
- The Way of the Shaman (1990)
- Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide (2008)
- Shamanism in the New Millennium (2018)
- Shamanism As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life (1996)
- Spirit Walking: A Course in Shamanic Power (2013)
- Reiki Shamanism: A Guide to Out-of-Body Healing (2008)
- The Shamanic Journey: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Shamanism (2016)
- Rewilding Yourself: Discovering Your Soul’s Deep Roots Through Shamanic Practices (Therapeutic Shamanism) (2018)
- Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul (2006)
- The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms (2015)
- Practical Shamanism, A Guide for Walking in Both Worlds (2019)
Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy (Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology) (2004)
First published in 1951, Shamanism soon became the standard work in the study of this mysterious and fascinating phenomenon.
The Shamanism Bible: The Definitive Guide to Shamanic Thought and Practice (Subject Bible) (2014)
The ancient healing traditions based on spiritual connections. New to Firefly’s Bible series (Ayurveda Bible, Secret Societies Bible) this guide to shamanism is an evocative and detailed journey from its animistic origins in Europe, North America, Siberia and the Arctic 70,000 years ago, to the contemporary rituals practiced today.
Walking in Light: The Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life (2015)
A shaman can serve as a healer, storyteller, and a keeper of wisdom―but most of all, teaches Sandra Ingerman, “Shamans radiate a light that uplifts everybody. In our culture, we tend to focus on methods and forget that the greatest way we can offer healing to the world is to become a vessel of love.” With Walking in Light, this renowned teacher offers a complete guide for living in a shamanic way―empowered by purpose, focus, and a deep connection to the spiritual dimensions.
The Way of the Shaman (1990)
This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism.
Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide (2008)
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.
Shamanism in the New Millennium (2018)
Shamanism in the New Millennium is an exploration of shamanism through the stories of sixteen individuals revealing how a person is called by Spirit (often reluctantly) to become a shaman/healer, what that journey looks like from multiple perspectives and traditions, what becoming a shaman/healer entails, and how that journey is transforming in the face of rapid cultural changes, loss of traditions, loss of ecosystems, and the loss of interest in “the old ways.”
Shamanism As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life (1996)
This inspirational book blends elements of shamanism with inherited traditions and contemporary religious commitments. Drawing on shamanic practices from the world over, SHAMANISM AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FOR DAILY LIFE addresses the needs of contemporary people who yearn to deepen their own innate mystical sensibilities.
Spirit Walking: A Course in Shamanic Power (2013)
Shamanism is an ancient spirituality rooted in the belief that all matter has consciousness and that accessing the spirit in all things is part of what keeps the world and people healthy and in balance. Spirit beings surround us and are the source of a spirit walker’s ability to profoundly influence life events and thrive in difficult circumstances.In Spirit Walking, shamanic practitioner Evelyn Rysdyk shows how we can all connect with the spirit world to find balance and healing.
Reiki Shamanism: A Guide to Out-of-Body Healing (2008)
Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of either Reiki or shamanism will learn how to heal people, places, and things, whether at hand or from a distance, in this useful guide. Presented by an expert in both traditions, the techniques of Reiki and the principles of shamanism are explained in simple, concise terms, then brought together using real-life examples to show how Reiki can be practiced within the shamanic journey.
The Shamanic Journey: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Shamanism (2016)
“This book, if you let it, will take you on a journey… you will experience first-hand the healing power of shamanism, and your eyes will be opened to a world of mystery and potential that has been there all along. You don’t need any special talents or powers, just an open mind. And you will trust this new way of being because you will personally experience it.
Rewilding Yourself: Discovering Your Soul’s Deep Roots Through Shamanic Practices (Therapeutic Shamanism) (2018)
Many people these days feel a sense that something is missing from modern-day life. They feel a yearning for something that is not met by money, possessions, human interactions or even by religions. Alongside this may be a disenchantment with consumerist culture, and concerns about the impact we humans are having on the natural world. If this in any way describes you, then this book is a must read.
Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul (2006)
An in-depth look at the role of plant spirits in shamanic rituals from around the world • Shows how shamans heal using their knowledge of plant spirits as well as the plant’s “medical properties” • Explores the core methods of plant shamanism–soul retrieval, spirit extraction, and sin eating–and includes techniques for connecting with plant spirits • Includes extensive field interview…
The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms (2015)
Discover the shamanic powers within each of us• Explores ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon, messages from power animals and plant spirits, intuitive dreams, soul retrieval, and holograms of past lives and spirits• Explains the shamanic way of “seeing” to diagnose spiritual, emotional, and physical ailments via candle readings, remote viewing, and shamanic journeys• Details how the author has help…
Practical Shamanism, A Guide for Walking in Both Worlds (2019)
There are worlds of healing, protection, and insight available to you just beyond ordinary reality. The knowledge to simply, powerfully journey to these worlds, to connect with your spirit guides, to build a vision of yourself as healthy, intuitive and psychically alive, is within this book.
Best Shamanism Books Worth Your Attention
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A Little Bit of Shamanism: An Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
Author(s): Ana Campos
ID: 2347657, Publisher: Sterling Ethos, Year: 5 Mar 2019, Size: 736 Kb, Format: epub
Shamanism in Siberia: Sound and Turbulence in Cursing Practices in Tuva
Author(s): Mally Stelmaszyk
ID: 3250058, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2022, Size: 1 Mb, Format: pdf
The Ultimate Guide to Shamanism A Modern Guide to Shamanic Healing, Tools, and Cermony
Author(s):
ID: 3054515, Publisher: Fair Winds Press, Year: 2021, Size: 14 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really hot items according to The Wall Street Journal, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.