Achterberg, J. (1985). Imagery in Healing: Shamanism and Modern Medicine
This influential book shows how the systematic use of mental imagery can have a positive influence on the course of disease and can help patients to cope with pain.
Eliade, M. (1964.) Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy (Bollingen Series (General))
This is the seminal text on shamanism.
Halifax, J. (1979.) Shamanic Voices: A Survey of Visionary Narratives (Arkana)
A collection of accounts by contemporary shamans of their initiations and journeying. [from Manne and Dowling’s breathwork bibliography.]
Harner, M. (1980, 1990.) The Way of the Shaman
Anthropologist Harner’s synthesis of shamanic healing methods was learned from his personal experiences in tribal cultures.
Ingerman, S. (1991.) Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self
Description of this shamanic technique to connect lost parts of ourselves through shamanic trance.
Prechtel, M. (1999.) Long Life, Honey in the Heart
The intimate view of rituals and everyday life in the Mayan village juxtaposed by modern political conflict. A lynrical, haunting memoir crafted with lovely words and powerful emotions.
Prechtel, M. (1998.) Secrets of the Talking Jaguar
The chronicle of this shaman offers modern readers a privileged and rare glimpse into the complex and spiritually rich life of a contemporary Mayan village. Unique and wonderful writing.
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