The Book of Shamanic Healing [Paperback]

Kristin Madden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2002

This groundbreaking book offers a complete "healer's toolkit" for shamanic practitioners. Along with an in-depth discussion of the theories, practices, and ethics of shamanic healing work, this guide gives you first-hand accounts of healing experiences from the author's practice, exercises to help you develop your skills and abilities, and ceremonies to use in your own practice.

The Book of Shamanic Healing covers all aspects of shamanic healing in a practical manner, with instructions on how to:

• Create sacred space and healing ceremonies
• Partner with your drum to create healing
• Develop your shamanic and psychic abilities
• Free your voice and seek your power song
• Communicate quickly and easily with spirit guides
• Explore your shadow side
• Perform soul retrievals and extractions safely
• Use dreams, stones, crystals, and colors in healing work
• Connect to the healing universe and live in balance

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

This book is the result of decades or growth, learning, pain and healing. The great physicist John Wheeler once said that universities exist so the students can teach the professors. This holds true of any profession and healers learn a great deal about themselves through working with others. The credit for this book goes to all those people that have graciously taught me by coming to me for healing.

My intent in writing this book was to provide an in-depth look at the healing experience in order to assist other healers and the people they work with. It is a manual of sorts for anyone using or wanting to get involved with shamanic healing. Throughout the book, I offer history, case studies, and relevant research along with first-hand examples of methods and suggestions.

About the Author

Kristin Madden is an author and mother, as well as an environmental chemist and wildlife rehabilitator. She is the Director of Ardantane's School of Shamanic Studies. A Druid and tutor in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, Kristin is also a member of the Druid College of Healing and is on the Board of Silver Moon Health Services. She has been a freelance writer and editor since 1995. Her work has appeared in Whole Life Times, PARABOLA, and many other publications. Kristin is the author of five books including Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox and The Book of Shamanic Healing.

Kristin was raised in a shamanic home and has had ongoing experience with Eastern and Western mystic paths since 1972. Over more than a decade, she has offered a variety of shamanic and general metaphysical workshops across the United States. Kristin is active in both pagan parenting and pagan homeschooling communities locally and globally. She also served on a Master's Degree thesis committee for a program on the use of visual imagery and parapsychology in therapy with ADD/ADHD children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (December 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738702714
• ISBN-13: 978-0738702711
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #343,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Obviously, I'm an author but I am also a homeschooling mom and the Dean of Ardantane's School of Shamanic Studies (www.ardantane.org). I'm a Druid and tutor for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and a licensed Avatar Master. In my spare time (hahahaha), I rehabilitate wild birds and co-lead a children's peace group.

I was raised in a shamanic home of spiritual explorers. Since 1972, I have been trained in a variety of Eastern and Western mystic paths and New Age technologies. I live with my wonderful family and assorted (and ever-changing) menagerie of creatures in the desert Southwest.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality and Shamanism, January 13, 2003

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Christine McArthur (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Shamanic Healing (Paperback)

Kristen Madden is one of those authors who writes comfortably from experience. I love how-to books, and at first glance, Shamanic Healing appears to be another one of those. It really isn't. This is not a book for the basic, beginner. It is however one of the best intermediate to advanced books on Shamanism (non-culture specific) for those in the Healing field. If you are in or are planning to start this particular form of healing as a profession - this is the best book so far. If you are just an individual looking for new methods of Shamanic Healing, this is a terrific book too - but I see this book serving professionals and Healers just a bit more.

Madden is very down to Earth in her presentation. If one wishes to learn about a more individual type of healing, or if you simply like the easy, pragmatic way Madden teaches, then you should also read her Shamanic Guide to Death and Dying. I have not read her book on Pagan Parenting, but I have heard good things.

Madden demonstrates a sense of integrity in writing. If her name is on the cover, you can be sure that its worth a read.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shamanic Healing Guide, December 25, 2002

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Boudica (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Shamanic Healing (Paperback)

Kristen Maddens background, as noted in the preface, is deeply rooted in Shamanism. Her family background of many spiritual practices gave her the opportunity to learn as she grew up.

She also studied many of the shamanic cultures. She is a member of the Druid College of Healing and is on the board of directors of Silver Moon Health Services, a group that provides healing services through the Pagan Spiritual Community.

A woman with this kind of a background is the perfect author for a book on the subject and Ms. Madden approaches the topic with professionalism that one would expect from her.

This book covers many of the different aspects of shamanic healing. Creating Sacred Space for healing, using tools such as drums and song, discussing soul retrieval and exploring dreams are just some of the topics discussed in her book.

She simplifies the terms making it easy to understand. It is well written and researched. Ms. Madden is able to convey the essential information without boring the reader or losing them in vague or too technical terms, keeping the reader following what she has to say and explain. These are the marks of a good teacher.

Ms. Madden discusses the basics needed to work Shamanic Healing giving the reader a good understanding of what will be required of them should they pursue this path. Being a shaman is more than just mixing some herbs or working spells. She recommends training, and she recommends that you remember no amount of training and certification is going to make one a healer if you do not have your heart in it. I love the plain talk, the practical advice and the down to earth recommendations that Ms. Madden makes in this book. This is a valuable tool for the experienced Healer as well as those who are looking into this path as a possible life long study.

This book gives the application of all the techniques involved in being a Shamanic Healer and it is a good study and a great primer. Here is another book that belongs on the library shelf of those who travel the path of the healer.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, January 31, 2004

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Shara M (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Shamanic Healing (Paperback)

I read Kristin Madden's Shamanic Guide to Death and Dying and found it to be a true treasure. I was intrigued when she came out with this book and found it to be equally as powerful as her first. It is clear that she writes from decades of personal experience and through her own healing processes. I had the pleasure of attending one of her classes and found her teaching style to reflect the powerful yet gentle way she writes.

This book was a gift to me when I needed it most. It led to some much-needed healing on my part and helped me decide to follow my calling to become a healer. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It contains everything you need to progress on your own healing journey AND to start or develop your own healing practice.