Shamanism is an ancient & highly respected art, practiced throughout the world using one or more gifts such as healing, intuition & magic. Whether communicating with spirits, the body, totem animals or the natural world, all Shamans seek healing through transformation, freedom through acceptance of death & rebirth and ultimately, illumination of the soul. A shamanistic journey often involves drumming, relaxation & visual imagery, with the intention to retrieve parts of the self that are hidden or to release something that no longer serves the soul.