The Woven Energy Podcast On Shamanism

In this episode we take a quick look at the upcoming woven energy spirit dance online video course and how you can use the nature of water within the context of your spirit dance.

This is the second episode on a series of the 5 elements. The first being episode 70 - The Language of Trees

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In this episode we look at the relationship between mistletoe and the druids and how this provide context to stage 5 shamanic technique.

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In this episode we look at how and why (from a scientific and shamanic point of view) being amongst the trees is good for our health as well as our shamanic technique.

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Welcome to episode 10 of our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Prepare (䷏)

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In the first monologue for a while we pick up the trail of Shamanic Reiki with an examination of Usui's familiy buddhism, Tendai. Tendai also influenced other strands of energy arts in Japan, as well as Japanese culture more broadly, so this episode sets the scene for the more technique-based monologues to follow in this series. The early origins of the Tendai tradition in India and China are also explored.

This week we introduce our listeners to the next stage of spirit dance - The Animal spirit dance.

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This week we talk about the gathering of the tribe event which took place last week, whether its possible to learn shamansim from a podcast, Terence Mckenna and orings of shamanism. We also talk about the future of the woven energy podcast.

In this special episode of the woven energy podcast, we welcome Sebastian Luttik.

Sebastian and his father run a not-for-profit organisation called trees of hope which aims to help the Ukraine crisis by planting trees (along with children and volunteers) in Bucha and Irpin.

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Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Grow.

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Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Await. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy

For our Christmas special the whole woven energy tribe gets together including Josef Sykora, Damon Smith, Graham Barlow, and Tammo Trantow to discuss our growing and various podcasts for you to dive into as well as a deep dive into a few things Christmassy and shamanism related for your Christmas listening pleasure.

Have a good-un!

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his week we dive into an article thats been published in the metro about the latest UK census and why there has been a 10 fold increase in those identifying as Shamans. Suffice to say, this article has some real gems to dive into.

Article - https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/29/census-2021-thousands-converting-to-shamanism-in-england-and-wales-17845260/

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This week we answer two questions. What is a Shaman? and is Damon a Shaman?

We want to release occasional episodes that are accessible to both newcomers and regulars alike. This is an episode we feel is accessible to newcomers.

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Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Yield (䷁)

Yield is the 2-in-1 pairing along with persist (䷀)

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This week we continue our dive into the pitfalls of learning shamanism. What problems and issues you may encounter when starting to learn and 'experience' shamanic technique.

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This week we continue a series we started way back at the beginning of this podcasts life. We take a look at your journey into shamanism and the types of pitfalls you are likely to come across.

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A Woven Energy question and answer session. This time we look at -

How to practice chalicity in high stress, limited down time work environments...

Indications of success and failure whilst learning shamanic technique...

How the seasons weave into shamanism...

A look at a shamanic technique practice schedule...

How shamanic technique shances as we enter the latter years of life.

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PLEASE NOTE - Apologies for Damon's sound quality this week. We addressed it in the episode but realized only after recording that Damon's mic was not connected. Our official back up recording kit IS better than this normally! :)

Normal high standards will resume next episode.

This week we complete our deep dive into the energy change - Persist

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In this episode we look at adding richness to your stage 3 and stage 4 shamanic technique.

We aim to cover the energy changes in a practical sense that will help you develop a rich tapestry of changes which directly feed into your shamanic technique. This is advanced and a level of proficiency in stage 3 is required.

In this episode we look at the energy change - Persist (䷀)

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A deep dive into the shamanic technique of Automatic Writing. We look at how to spot real and delusional automatic writing and explore this technique at each level or stage of shamanic technique.

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In this episode we explore some of the best moments on the podcast so far...

Episodes in order...

Episode 01 - What is Shamanism and how to become a shaman
Episode 05 - The word 'Spirit' and what it really means
Episode 11 - Animism and our hook into the natural world
Episode 07 - How do I become a Shaman? - Chalicity Part 1 - Discipline
Episode 13 - The Effects of the Miasma on Real Shamanism (The Miasma Part 1)
Episode 37 - Shamanism and Psychedelic Drugs! What the new-age gurus don't tell you...
Episode 17 - Introducing the Shaman's Drum and our First Technique (Bohkhgeen Hengreg)
Episode 06 - A fascinating look at the many different Shamanic techniques Damon has tried
Episode 19 - Hoemeelukh - Practical Shamanic Technique and Using the Voice - Stage 2 of Learning Shamanism

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In this episode we give an overview of stages 4, 5, 6 and 7 of shamanic technique or how to become a shaman.

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In this episode we continue with our deep dive journey into Stage 4 of shamanic technique. We look at the remaining 4 'core' energy changes through the lens of the mongolian shamanic practice 'Toirun Boochig'

Our 4 more 'core' energy changes are as follows...

5. squall / Shoorug
6. Gyre / Airgeldekh
7. Mere / Tengis (Also known as Chirekh)
8. Shard / Tairakh

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In this episode we take a look at the shamans staff or stick (sawah in mongol). What it is, what is its purpose and how and why shamans use the sawah to enhance their shamanic technique.

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In this episode we continue our journey into the deep and mysterious subject of Stage 4 of shamanic technique. We look at 4 'core' energy changes to add into your stage 4 weave. These changes add richness and depth to your technique.

1. Jag / Tolhgor
2. Meld / Negdekh
3. Torrent / Tsotolun
4. Kindle / Asaakh

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In this episode we continue our journey into the deep and mysterious subject of Stage 4 of shamanic technique. Threading and maintaining the energy within the context of stage 4.

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In this episode we start our journey into the deep and mysterious subject of Stage 4 of shamanic technique. We lay the foundation down as well as talk about the stage in general.

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Discover more about the 7 stages of becoming a shaman. Why thinking in terms of stages can be both helpful and unhelpful and some general background info to prepare us for our deep dive series of episodes on stage 4.

This is part 1 and we cover stages 1 to 3.

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Season 2 is coming, so in this very special episode Graham and I look back over Season 1 of the Woven Energy Podcast and also discuss a bit about the plans we have made with Joe for the future of the podcast and the Grove.

In this episode we explore the connection between Shamanism and Halloween. We also explore a practical shamanic exercise you can practice today.

Continuing our examination of the spiritual traditions that gave rise to modern Reiki, this episode looks at the Buddhist tradition of Mount Kurama. The tradition of Mount Kurama is one with strong shamanic undertones, and is one of the two primary lines of Buddhism that influenced Usui. We also talk about the related suicide cult of Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto.

Armabella is a framework... A lens in which one can access shamanism and use shamanic technique in modern everyday life in order to enhance your own life and the lives of others.

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In this episode we explore what stone circles represent and their relevance to shamanic technique.

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Here we explore the myths, the legends surrounding Santa, where the idea of Santa came from and his link to shamanism.

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What do you do if you know something is missing from your life, you want to experience something beyond the mundane but shamanism just seems like some woo woo nonsense.

Here's a way in for the skeptics... Introducing the Armabella system.

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An initial look at some of the context and background that preceded the early development of modern Reiki in modern Japan. This episode focuses on the energy arts taught by the shamaness Miki in the mid to late Nineteenth Century, and their popularity in the neighbourhood of Tokyo where modern Reiki first appeared.

In this episode we explore (in typical woven energy style detail) a practical shamanic technique from stage 3 using the drum.

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In the second Woven Energy monologue, Damon talks about the shamanic origins of Reiki, why Reiki was fundamentally a shamanic art, and the historical background behind the misunderstanding surrounding Reiki's origins and the poor state of Reiki in the world today.

Join us for episode 42 as we discuss shamanisms place in modern society vs its original place within tribal groups and as such why shamanism needs to and naturally reinvents itself.

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In this episode we look at stage 3 of shamanism (The Spirit Dance) from a few different persepctives whilst exploring the differences between 'woo' (fake) shamansim and real shamanism!

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In this episode we look at prehistoric shamanism. Specifically the role of shamanism in hunter gatherer tribes and what lies at the heart of real, practical shamanism.

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In this episode we look at where we currently are with learning shamanic technique (stage 3) and how to bring chalicity (stage 1) into stage 3 to go deeper and keep things real.

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Not suitable for beginners - this is Damon's first monologue, which aims to clarify the role of Khoohk Arug in Spirit Dance. Shamanism is a huge subject with many layered depths. Khookh Arug provides one "way in" to level 3.

Continuing on from episode 36, in this episode we look at some foundation techniques in stage 3 of shamanic technique. As always its important to have stage 1 and 2 down first.

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Join us as we take a deep dive look at the use of psychedelic drugs and shamanic technique.

Its not what you might think...

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In this episode we get down and practical with stage 3 of shamanic technique.

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In this episode we explore how you can tell the difference between real shamanic dance and what might be called ritualised dance.

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This week we take a look at stage 3 and some examples of where we can find this technique in action.

Some are more ritualised than others but fragments of this practice remain all other the world.

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This is a recap episode on that elusive 'something' which sits between us, nature and real shamanic technique.

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In this episode we start off stage 3 of shamanic technique right from the beginning.

Absorb, learn and most importantly... do.

Enjoy!

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Shamanism is many things. Its certainly extents beyond the boundaries of the box many these days have lumped the entirety of shamanism in.

One place shamanic technique has been found is within business (even if those using the techniques did not know it as such). In this episode explore the hows the whys and the whats of shamanism in business.

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One aspect of shamanic technique very rarely known about is the use of smell. It's a direct link to the limbic system and used extensively throughout the world within various different techniques.

In this episode we explore this in detail and get practical with it.

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In this episode we take a look at the ins and outs of Shamanism, Atheism and science and the different approaches to how we learn.

We also discuss whats coming up in the next few episodes.

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Welcome to the second Woven Energy Q and A session where we take various questions from listeners and answer them in depth right here on the podcast.

We cover how to minimise delusion, explore various ways logical people can get out of that logical state... We take a look at sacred spaces and what this means and at the end I ask my own question regarding the use of psychedelics and shamanism.

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In this episode we take a deep look at Buddhism in its many shapes and sizes, how it relates to shamanism and what we can learn.

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This week we take a look at how culture affects the way we think, our belief patterns and dilutes our connection to nature.

This is an introduction to the Woven Energy spin off podcast called 'the heretics podcast' where we take the bible and use it as a vehicle to address culture, belief and delusion and ultimately strengthen our connection to nature and reality.

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In this episode we are continuing with setting the scene for stage 3 of learning shamanism.

We explore the 3 realms in the form of the 3 lines of the I-ching and give you some real-world practical examples of how you can get a flavour of them.

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Audio is fine, but not up to our usual standards this episode due to unforseen circumstances. Its a one off and will be fine next episode.

This week we take a look at stage 3 of learning shamanism and how we can approach this colossal subject by understanding a little of the I-ching and the I-ching represents practicaly and from the point of view of shamanic techniuqe.

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Join us both for a slightly shorter episode than normal as we explore what differentiates reality driven shamanism from belief and delusion. As well as an overview of everything we have covered so far on these podcasts.

Its a great episode for a catch up.

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In this episode we take a look at various myths and legends scattered throughout modern culture and look at the roots of what they mean in the context of shamanism.

This is a great 'way in' to the world of shamanism for the sceptic out there.

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How can 'The Amsgar' help us in everyday life? Whats the commonality/flavour between all these techniques and what they are doing for you!

Take a closer look at stage 2 of learning shamanism (The Amsgar) and using Shamanic technique for real in the real world.

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In this episode we take a closer look at stage two of learning shamanic technique, the Amsgar and the subtle link between all the techniques we've learned so far.

Take a look at how we can use this commonality to get creative and get a real flavour of what the Amsgar is all about.

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This episode we take another look at real shamanic technique. This time a technique from Japan.

Our techniques are now mounting up and there are more to come.

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In this episode we take a look at the state of Shamanism in Japan. Its history, suppression and status today. This is an interesting look at Japanese Shamanism before the next episode which will go into a practical Shamanic technique which Damon learnt in Japan.

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A look at Stage 2 of learning shamanism. We go deep into a practical stage 2 technique and how it is used.

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Pursuing real, practical shamanism is NOT easy.

Navigating through the nonsense. The mystical. The delusion. The incoherence with reality is like wading through a swamp, uphill, in the fog.

Has it ever felt like shamanism is a fascinating subject? One that calls to you?

But when you look into it,, you read some books, you join a few groups... something doesn't feel right? Something doesn't sit with you and what you know to be real.

There is a disconnect there and you don't know what it is.

The truth is, shamanism is not nice. Its not mystical in the slightest and there is no room for imagination or belief. It requires discipline, dedication and true experience rooted in reality.

This is hard path to follow!

So it's not hard to understand why there is so much bullsh*t surrounding Shamanism. Its easy to fall into the imagination trap. To take drugs and think you are performing shamanic technique. To imagine floating to the upperworld on a unicorn, falling down a hole to the underworld. Or even, having a chat with the animal spirits.

All these things play right into the hands of those who want to believe. Those that sincerely fall right into the imagination trap.

You wouldn't buy a piano, play a few scales and believe you are a concert pianist right?

Don't be like everybody else...

Start learning shamanism the right way

The foundation of shamanism is Chalicity. You could call it stage 1 if you like, but achieving Chalicity will ensure your shamanism is real. That it means something.

It's what will separate you from the navel gazers and the believers in magic and unicorns. Good Chalicity will expose the falseness. It will open you up to reality and experience.

Before you listen to the episode, a quick recap on the three components of chalicity.

Bhatt - The discipline, the strength. The eyes of the eagle.

Tor-Shil-Teen - Be playful. Retain the child-like qualities of experimentation

Gookharch - The results of the hard work. The experience.

This episode takes a closer look at the importance of chalicity.

In short. How chalicity is your bedrock that all your future shamanic technique will rest on.

Delgekh is a powerful shamanic technique that is like a powerful wave, providing insights into the world of energy.

This week we introduce the our first "real" shamanic technique, Boekhgeen Khengreg. This technique uses a drum, so we also go into some of the background to drum use in Shamanism in general, including how to hold the drum in the Havtas position.

In this episode we provide a gentle lead into the second major stage of learning Shamanism, Amsgar. This is preparation for the introduction of the first real shamanistic technique (rather than exercise), which will be introduced in the next episode.

In the last of our series of three episodes on the Miasma, we look at ways in which shamans use the chalicity techniques to overcome or mitigate the Miasma. The purpose of this mitigation is to allow shamanic technique to be firmly grounded in reality.

Continuing our look at the Miasma, in this episode we discuss its traits and characteristics, and its role in hindering the progress of the shaman.

So we want to learn shamanism. Shamanic technique.

We want to make sure our shamanism is real and not delusional.

We want to make sure the knowledge, the understanding, we gain through shamanic technique comes into us from outside. From nature. And not from within us.

So why are we dedicating the next few episodes to what we call 'the miasma'?

Well the miasma plays a huge part in diluting our connection to nature. It's a veil. A haze which sits in front of us obscuring truth and convincing us of falseness.

It's a tool which can be used to leverage control over people. Its effects have tremendous ripples on all of our lives as civilised human beings.
"The miasma is a falseness which comes to sit between you and the natural world" - Damon Smith

The concept of the miasma is built into the societies of more animistic peoples. In fact, they have words, many words which describe the different effects of the miasma on us.

In Mongol we have 'Teeren'

In Japanese we have 'Ashiki'

In Siberian we have 'Uha' and 'Ehru'

In Aboriginal we have 'Ilhwa'

In Manchu we have 'Ehe'

The list goes on and on and on.

It's just that English, the language of a settled and civilized people is a bad language for describing shamanism. Or trying to convey a shamanistic/animistic understanding of the world.

Why is this important for learning shamanism

We have to be aware of its effects on us.

Shamanism at its very foundation are a set of techniques used to derive knowledge and understanding directly from nature.

Think of the miasma as a huge mist which hangs in front of you stifling this knowledge. Obscuring it and diluting it. Infecting our perceptions of nature and to the outside world. Colouring our imaginations.

In short, we need to know if our knowledge, our feedback is coming from nature or from the miasma.

The next three episodes are dedicated to the concept of the miasma. The science behind it. How its been used to influence whole cultures and societies.

This is a fascinating and deep look at what underlies the fabric of our civilisation. Its side effects and ultimately our own participation in the destruction of shamanism.

Listeners to this podcast will know our position of the use of psychoactive substances. They are a tool. They require a lot of discipline and experience in shamanic technique without them first.

There is no greater fuel for the miasma than an inexperienced person with a very active imagination taking psychoactive drugs.

Included in this episode is a look at how psychoactive substances work and affect the brain. Its a great look at the how and why behind the use of drugs and genuine shamanic technique.

This week i am so excited to bring you another episode on the topic on animism.

We explore none other than the Evenki people of northern Asia. They are a facsinating look at Animism in play.

So we take a lot of the topics we talked about last episode and look at how it applies to the Evenki people.

"Everything you hear about shamanism, well... The Evenks have it in abundance" - Damon Smith

There is a lot in this episode specifically on the Evenks and their Shamanism aswell.

Animistic peoples are mistreated to the extreme. The Evenks had to endure tremendous hardships at the hands of invaders. Its especially interesting to see how cunning the Evenks were in evading the Christian forces for as long as possible.

All of this and more is covered in this weeks episode of the Woven Energy podcast on Shamanism

Things covered in this episode

A close look at the Evenki people, reindeers, their Shamanism and Animism
The word 'Shaman' and where it comes from
How Animism moves from being a hook into the natural world towards faith and belief
Hierarchy and what this means in animistic societies

Let me guess...

You've read or heard a little bit about Animism.

And there is something about what you've read that doesn't quite sit with you.

For me... The concept of Animism never made sense. I have a hard time accepting anything that requires me to believe something that, on the surface, is complete nonsense.

Maybe you've read that Animism is 'The belief that spirits inhabit rocks and trees etc.'

Or even worse... 'the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.'

Does this mean it is a religion?

After all, thats what google says... right?
"Animism is only a belief system to people who think belief systems are important" - Damon Smith

What is Animism?

Imagine you are a anthropologist. You approach animist societies wanting to find out what they believe. You make the assumption that Animism societies have beliefs to begin with.

We have beliefs so why shouldn't they?

In fact we place so much emphasis on our beliefs and our belief systems that perhaps... We view other cultures and societies through the lenses of our own cultural baggage.

And here lies the problem.

A fundamental problem in trying to understand what Animism is. Or rather, the natural, 'no belief necessary' explanation of what Animism is.

Its not that Animist societies believe in this crazy 'animism' thing. Its that on a fundamental level, we asked the wrong questions due to our cultural biases.

All this is covered in the episode.

Things covered in this episode

A good look at animistic societies
The three main activities of animists
How animist societies moved towards pastoral and agricultural societies
The effects of religion on animism and why spreading faith and belief among the people kept the powers that be at the top.
We also discuss what Animism actually is.

What it represents as a real phenomena in the real world. You will not need to believe anything and you certainly won't need to have faith.

Its a real thing... a tangible thing that's the same thing wherever you find it.

Listen to the episode to find out exactly what Animism is.

At the end of the episode, I ask Damon for one simple piece of solid advice. Advice he could give to people just venturing into the world of Shamanism and Animism so you don't mess up.

His response is quite simple... profound so stick around to hear it.

This week we take a step back from the practical stuff and look at a few concepts rarely talked about in Shamanism.

Where did Shamanism come from?

Why do we have Shamanism in the first place?

What does it mean to be the wild animals we once were?

Shamanism and Animism were absolutely essential for survival. Without them, we would not be here.

Shamanism protected the group as a whole, Animism protected us on an individual level.

In this episode we explore the relationship between shamanism and evolution. The origins of primates and shamanism's role when we came down from the trees.

We take a look at human evolution and the origins of canids.

The most intriguing part of the episode is a closer look at the relationship between us and dogs. The domestication of the dog and perhaps... the dogs domestication of us?

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The hard work!

The results!

After years of grafting a Shaman knows in his bones whats real, what is and what isn't.

Unfortunately Gookakh doesn't come in a bottle. Its the results of the hard work. The experience a true Shaman has accumulated.

Experience resulting from the feedback from nature and not himself due to his Bhatt!

The vast diversity of experience he has accumulated due to his playful, experimental nature. Tor-Shil-Teen.

Slowly, over the years his Gookarch has become rich and full.

In this episode we explore this concept in great detail. It is the final episode in our 3-part series on the foundation of shamanism.

Or, to make it simple, the true answer to 'How do I become a Shaman?'

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The first stage of learning Shamanism. The foundation. The supporting pillar.

We call it Chalicity. Mongolian Shamans call it 'Bak Tam Stay Saub'

Your absolute protection against "The Miasma" (Social Conditioning)

Its about learning discipline and developing your hook into the natural world.

You need to be sure that your Shamanism is real or you will end up falling into the trap that 90% of people fall into when learning Shamanism.

The second component of Chalicity

In episode 7 we revealed the first component of Chalicity. Bhatt. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, you can listen right here.

In this episode we discuss Bhatt a little bit more and then move onto the second component of chalicity. Tor-Shil-Teel.

Whilst Bhatt is about learning discipline, tor-shil-teen is about retaining those child-like, playful characteristics. That experimental quality children have (and wild animals) to the outside world.

Its about gaining that feedback from the natural world, and importantly, learning from it.

It's so important to test and gain feedback from reality. We need to recognize and dismiss 'learned' behaviors that are detrimental to our Shamanism.

This episode has some practical exercises for you so be sure to have a listen.

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Your questions answered. Here we take a look at keeping your hook firmly embedded in reality, the animal spirits and a deeper look at the symbolism of the world tree. Throw a bit of carlos Castaneda makes this a must-listen episode.

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In this episode we discuss the foundational role and importance of Chalicity in Shamanism.

You might think intuition plays a big part in shamanic technique. There are two types of intuition. One gained from nature, and one gained from our social conditioning. Find out what the role of intuition is when dealing with practical shamanism.

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A look at the foundation and context for how we use the word 'Spirit' in this podcast. We also talk about the limitations of language and how it has shaped our perceptions of the world, and its implications for learning Shamanism.

We take a look at
- Shamanism and communicating with the ancestral spirits
- Why Mongol is a better language than English for talking about Shamanism
- How civilised societies suppressed Shamanism through culture and language
- Why Shamanism as a technical subject needs a technical vocabulary
- Animal Spirit guides and what they really mean
- Why the likes of Carlos Casteneda and Terrence McKenna talk about the ‘spirits of the plants’
- The first 3 stages of shamanism and how deeply essential they are to becoming a real shaman

As civilized human beings, are we obsessed with thinking?

In this episode we discuss…

- What it means to be biased to the lowerrealm
- Why we are biased
- What it means to use all three realms
- Examples of certain types of problems and what would be an appropriate response
- How this bias affects relationships
- Shamanism applied to the business world
- An exercise you can do to address this bias in your own life
- A look at Fan Kuan’s painting and the message for humanity hidden inside

In this episode we look at the most common pitfall everybody encounters when they start learning shamanism and how to overcome it.

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The upperworld, the middleworld and the lowerworld. What do they mean?

In this episode we explore the three realms of shamanism and how they impact your life.

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This is the episode that covers some of the groundwork. It sets scene on what you can expect in future episodes, but it also gives you a flavour of the reality of Shamanism.
Shamanism is not about banging a drum and imagining that you are falling down a hole. In fact, its probably one of the most misunderstood practices there is.
This episode goes deep into the realities of Shamanism. The underlying principles. What it’s really all about. As well as the very first thing you need to do to get started.
Shamanism is a nuanced subject. There is no such thing as black or white… This or that… Its experiential, disciplined and can be dangerous.
This is why the mission of this podcast is to bring a complete foundation of Shamanism to you step by step. Every episode will build on the last, one jigsaw piece at a time.