Videos
- Animistic Psychology: Relating To Other Than Humans with Daniel Foor. An interview with Daniel Foor, experienced psychologist, ritualist, teacher and author of Ancestral Medicine.
- Shamanism and Self-Healing: Claude Poncelet, physicist and shaman, speaks about his process of self-healing after receiving a cancer diagnosis. There’s a term in shamanism called Hollow Bone that I suggest could be defined as a shamanic Buddha. Certainly, it describes Claude perfectly. I feel so blessed that I was able train with him even briefly. His very presence changed my life.
Meditations
Ancestral Clearing Meditation
Meditation inspired by Daniel Foor’s ancestral medicine teaching to compassionately clear unresolved, possibly troubled ancestors from our personal space. If this meditation feels helpful I suggest using it daily.
Books
- The Way of the Shaman, by Michael Harner
- Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self, by Sandra Ingerman
- The Healing Wisdom of Africa: Finding Life Purpose through Nature, Ritual and Community, by Malidoma Patrice Some
- My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage between Schizophrenia and Shamanism, by Dick Russell
- Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing, by Daniel Foor, Ph.D.
- The Shaman Within: A Physicist’s Guide to the Deeper Dimensions of Your Life, the Universe, and Everything, by Claude Poncelet, Ph.D.
- Fool’s Crow: Wisdom and Power, by Thomas E. Mails
- Weather Shamanism: Harmonizing Our Connection with the Elements, by Nan Moss and David Corbin
- Secrets of the Talking Jaguar: Memoirs from the Living Heart of a Mayan Village, Martin Prechtel
- Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins, by Sandra Ingerman
- Deathwalkers: Shamanic Psychopomps, Earthbound Ghosts and Helping Spirits in the Afterlife, by David Kowalewski, Ph.D.
- Shaman Pathways — Deathwalkers: Helping Them Cross the Bridge, by Laura Perry
Helpful Links
Tyson Yunkaporta – Unlocking the Power of Indigenous Knowledge
The Emerald Podcast – Joshua Schrei offers episodes that deepen our understanding of the importance of myth, ritual and animism. Listen on Spotify or online at The Mythic Body
Ancestral Medicine – Daniel Foor is a highly experienced ritualist and teacher of ancestral healing, animism, initiations, ritual, healing cultural trauma, and more.
Turning Light Yoga – Darcy Cunningham offers yoga classes, yoga therapy groups and healing sessions utilizing yoga therapy, Bowen Technique and many other effective healing modalities. I attribute my healing from crippling sciatica to Darcy’s knowledge, experience, compassion, skill and a little magic as well.
Heilkunst and Homeopathy Center of Maine – Laura Plourde’s devotion to her patients is legendary and her knowledge, skills and artistry are unparalleled.
Ancestor Inspirations – Paul Ridlon is a master craftsperson of shamanic tools who works collaboratively with clients and creates in a deeply sacred space. And, happily for us, Paul accepts commission projects.
Wild Carrot Herbs – Mischa Schuler is a master herbalist who seamlessly synthesizes shamanism and craniosacral modalities into her work. Mischa is also a highly experienced and beloved teacher of herbalism.
Sue Inches – Sue Inches is a positive, highly experienced and informed powerhouse sitting tall on the environmental landscape. Check out her website and read her book. You’ll begin to believe that we really can pull the e-brake on this ecological disaster train.
Beginning August 1st, 2026, I will no longer be taking new shamanic clients. I highly recommend the following practitioners if you are seeking a shamanic session:
Rev. Christina Sillari
Accepting new clients for soul retrieval, compassionate depossession, land work, shamanic counseling and spiritual direction work.
(207) 807-9232
Paul Ridlon
Accepting new clients for ancestral connection establishment, diagnostics, soul retrieval, psychopomp work, site clearing, spirit guide introduction, sacred tool and garment creation, pastoral care, unusual event investigation, deity relationship.
