Table of Contents
Acknowledgements vi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 What is a Shaman? 8
Chapter 2 Shamanism versus Religion 16
Chapter 3 A Journey into the Emptiness of the Void 26
Chapter 4 An Authentic Right Relationship 37
Chapter 5 Right Relationship to Others 50
Chapter 6 The Archetypal Roles of the Masculine and the Feminine 60
Chapter 7 It is all about Communication, Harmony and Perception 68
Chapter 8 Are we In Control, Controlling or Out of Control? 78
Chapter 9 Shamanic Healing in Western Society 90
Chapter 10 De-mystifying Shamanic Tools 98
Chapter 11 Ceremony - Creating an Authentic Relationship 111
Chapter 12 The Alchemical Process of Transformation 118
Chapter 13 Physical & Mental Illness in Western Society 132
Chapter 14 The Alchemical Process of Healing 139
Message from the Author 156
Glossary 158
About the Author 168
Resources 169
Recommended Reading 170