Mantra Meditation with Kirtan The healing power of sound is found in every denomination of spiritual practice. Singing, chanting, percussion and often dance are like balm for the soul. I have gone so far as to study why human beings clap their hands #applause But, that is a story for a different day. Roughly six […]
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4 Gifts of Shamanic Medicine
Although there are many reasons to pursue a spiritual practice, the support of a shamanic healer produces four very important gifts that will benefit your healing journey and wellness goals. Receiving shamanic healing is not a casual interaction like going out to dinner or picking a movie. When you are serious and committed to healing, […]
Blessing of Light
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. […]
Winter Solstice Prayer
The dark shadow of space leans over us. . . . We are mindful that the darkness of greed, exploitation, selfishness and hatred also lengthens its shadow to cover our planet, Mother Earth. As our ancestors feared death and evil − all the dark powers and uncertainty of winter − we too fear that darkness […]
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 […]
Autumn on the Seashore
Autumn on the Seashore by Nate Metz – The Green Shaman Rehoboth Beach I walk on the beach every morning on my way to the studio. The sun is up, and bright, shining across the water. Even at 55 degrees Fahrenheit, short sleeves suffice with the strong rays from the sun. It is a truly […]