Table of Contents
Acknowledgements vi
Preface vii
Introduction 1
Part I What is Shamanism? 3
Chapter 1 Definitions and Destinations 5
Chapter 2 Social Evolution 9
Chapter 3 Shamanic Cosmology 15
Chapter 4 The Role of the Shaman 21
Chapter 5 A Link with Our Ancestors 24
Chapter 6 Post-Tribal Shamanic Ethics 26
Part II Techniques for a Post-Tribal Shaman 37
Chapter 7 Journeying in the Shamanic Body 39
Chapter 8 Medicine Body 54
Chapter 9 Working With Spirits 61
Chapter 10 Dream Body 71
Chapter 11 Shaman as Healer 75
Chapter 12 Soul Retrieval 89
Chapter 13 Healing the Invisible Wound 94
Chapter 14 Shadow Work 100
Chapter 15 Ceremony and Ritual 105
Chapter 16 Preparing for Death 108
Chapter 17 Spiritual Practice 114
Endnotes 120
