B L E S S I N G O F L I G H T Are you feeling a little burned out this holiday season? Try this easy technique to recharge your inner light. Sit or lay down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Take 3-5 slow, deep breaths through the nose. […]
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The Prayer of the Woods
Trees are sacred. Next time you find yourself passing by the trunks of your brethren, listen to the soft whispers: “You that pass and raise your arm to me before you hurt me, look at me well. I am the heat of your home in the cold winter nights. I am the friendly shade that […]
How to use oils when you have a cold or flu
MYTH BUSTER EDITION What you need to know about essential oils, the cold and flu, current scientific research, your health and safety, and anecdotes. Hi Nate! I had a question about essential oils. I have come down with a cold/flu, is there anything safe I can use to boost my immune system? Oils I should […]
Learn the Secret to True Healing
The urge to avoid pain is hard-wired in our biology. All forms of dis-ease, stress and imbalance are uncomfortable and painful to some degree. And, when we are going through it, the quest for relief is easily a top priority. From your social media, the 6 o’clock news, your buddies at the water cooler – everywhere you […]
Going NUTS this Autumn
Creative ways to use acorns this Autumn Before you can go about using acorns in a spiritual practice, you need to gather up your acorns. Now through October, the oaks will be dropping acorns to the ground. If you don’t have any in your yard, many local parks and trails do. This harvesting is an […]
How to Find Balance for the Autumnal Equinox
Happy First Day of Autumn! Finding balance in life is one of the greatest ambitions. Using the equinox as a felicitous time of reflection, take this time to do a short inventory on how balanced your life. Chances are if you are stressed out, it can be as simple as determining what part of your […]
Reflections of Healing
How do I know if I should request a shamanic healing? First, I want to be exceptionally clear about who I am as a shamanic healer and the service that I offer to my clients. The healing I offer is different than many conventional healing modalities (the allopathic and prescriptive Western models, as well as […]
The 4 Surprising Health Benefits of the Beach
Come to the Beach – for good health! by Nate Metz – The Green Shaman Whether you come here on vacation, travel for business, attend our aerial teacher trainings, classes & workshops, or just live here – we can all agree the beach is a pretty awesome place. There are many reasons to love the […]
How to know when to let it go
Answer These 4 Questions to Know If It’s Time to Let Go by Nate Metz The Green Shaman The wisdom of autumn is all about letting go – the trees have generated enough energy to bear fruit, seeds and now it’s time to shed their leaves that no longer serve them. And so, now is […]