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Elemental Shaman: One Man's Journey Into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality & Ecology
 
 
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Elemental Shaman: One Man's Journey Into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality & Ecology [Paperback]

Omar W. Rosales (Author)
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April 8, 2009

"Beautifully written, intriguing and mysterious, a
work both of adventure and of serious research."
Graham Hancock, international bestselling
author of Fingerprints of the Gods

"Omar's adventures in Elemental Shaman are
inspiring and lively, with a lot of useful insight and inspiration." —Robert A. F. Thurman, professor of Buddhist studies at Columbia University and author of Why the Dalai Lama Matters

This fascinating true story chronicles one man's journey into the mysteries of spiritual consciousness and the indigenous healing practices of four shamanistic traditions: Toltec, Cherokee, Maya, and Buddhist.

In his travels around the globe, Rosales witnesses the powerful channeled spirit Niño Fidencio, receives messages and healing from a Toltec shaman, and experiences a dramatic soul retrieval from a Cherokee spiritwalker. Rosales travels to Guatemala, where he meets a Mayan high priestess, or a'j' r'ij, and the secret brotherhoods called cofradias, whose mission is to guard Maximón, the last living Mayan god. Rosales's last journey is to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, where he spends time with a holy lama.

"Superb. A real thriller!"
Carmen Harra, Ph.D., author of Everyday Karma

 



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About the Author

Omar W. Rosales (Vancouver) is a world traveler who writes extensively on the topic of archaeology, culture, and spiritual matters. He holds degrees in anthropology, economics, and law.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; First Edition edition (April 8, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738715018
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738715018
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Omar W. Rosales, J.D., is an American Writer, Anthropologist, Expedition Leader, and Television Host best known for his book, "Elemental Shaman". Rosales travels the World to profile Spiritual Masters and transmit their messages for humanity. Famous interviewees include His Holiness, the 17th Karmapa and His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama.

A student of noted Mayanists William R. Fowler, Arthur Demarest, and Edward Fischer, Rosales graduated with an Honors degree in Anthropology and Economics from Vanderbilt University in the late 1990s. After college, he served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. His assignments included two overseas tours in Japan. Rosales subsequently graduated from The University of Texas School of Law in 2005.

An experienced hiker and expedition leader, Rosales currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. A member of the American Alpine Club and the Royal Geographical Society, Omar holds a doctorate in Law. For more info about Elemental Shaman, please visit http://www.elementalshaman.com

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A top recommendation October 14, 2009
Format:Paperback
People will travel thousands of miles just to gain a greater understanding of the universe. "Elemental Shaman: One Man's Journey into the Heart of Humanity, Spirituality, & Ecology" is a delve into the Shamanistic traditions of four cultures and how author Omar W. Rosales embraced them for a greater understanding of the spiritual world as a whole. A worthwhile read for anyone seeking to experience spirituality through the scopes of multiple religions, "Elemental Shaman" is a top recommendation.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A true blessing October 3, 2009
Format:Paperback
Omar Rosales starts this journey with a humble heart, strong spiritual guidance and adventure of a lifetime . Amazing in detailed locations and spiritual channeling,this is a book for everyone seeking peace and love .A must read. Experience the healings , the messages and the pure joy that we all must confront ourselves and just flow , Nature is calling and calling in a very big way .Let this book inspire you to start your own destiny walk .Beautiful read .Yes I said it , loved the book !!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I received an offer from the author for a review copy of this book. Normally, I don't read a lot of non-fiction but I have always been interested in non-Western religions and spirituality. I look for books that open my mind and help me discover my own spirituality. I have read books about paganism and Buddhism but nothing specifically about Shamans, who are spiritual healers. I found this book not only to be informative but to be an inspirational story of the author's own personal journey. He travels to the southwest, Guatemala and Bhutan to meet , study and experience the work of various shamans. He first looks into shamanism to help his mother, who has become ill as the result of interactions with a co-worker. The Shaman was able to redirect the dark energy away from his mother and back to the co-worker, the original source. After law school, Rosales finds himself at loose ends and begins his quest.
I liked that Rosales provided the historical context of each place that he visited as well as his own revelations. I found some of the concepts to be quite interesting.
Native Americans shamans believe in soul retrieval, the idea that our souls and identities are comprised of of a dozen or more pieces. These pieces represent different stages i our development and our lives...In other words, our identities are comprised of the sum of our past, present, and future experiences, both good and bad.
For the shaman, the ceremony to retrieve a soul piece is an effort to bring back something that was lost, to reintegrate that part of a person's soul and make the person whole again.
This appealed to me as sometimes I feel lost and that something is missing.
Part of the problem with my own quest for spirituality is that I want to believe but the practical part of my brain won't always let me. That was how I felt about some of the stories in this book. That doesn't mean they didn't happen, but that I was not able to suspend belief enough to fully absorb some of the more supernatural aspects of the various ceremonies. But on days when my mind is more open and I am feeling lost, I will re-read parts of this book, searching for answers.
my rating 4 stars because the book was well written and informative and I can't rate what I might and might not believe of another's spiritual experience.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Elemental Shaman - Searching the soul
Elemental Shaman is a search for spirituality and the supernatural . He begins telling about his mother , who becomes sick after finding that her car was surrounded by powder... Read more
Published on April 11, 2010 by N. Wadel
The essence of shamanism!
Omar rosales is the real deal as a writer, adventurer, and spiritual seeker. The Elemental Shaman is at once honest and intriguing. Read more
Published on September 9, 2009 by excelwrite
Bridget's Review
Omar allows you to peek into his life in his book Elemental Shaman. He is a very spiritual person who searching for his place in life. Read more
Published on September 4, 2009 by bridget3420
"That Thing You Seek Is Also Seeking You" ~ Unveiling the Verus...
The 2009 Llewellyn release `Elemental Shaman' by Omar Rosales takes the reader on a mystical excursion as represented by the foundational elements of Fire, Earth, Water and Air. Read more
Published on August 22, 2009 by Brian E. Erland
Mesmerizing
This true story begins when the author's mother walks to her car, in a parking lot, and finds the pavement around the car circled with some sort of ash and sprinkled with blood. Read more
Published on August 5, 2009 by B. Davis
Truth and Bologna
When Omar Rosales went in search of broader spirituality, he traveled through Latin America, then on to Asia. Read more
Published on July 30, 2009 by Kevin L. Nenstiel
Elemental Shaman
Omar Rosales, Author
Elemental Shaman
Llewellyn WorldwidePublications, ISBN 978-0-7387-1501-8
Spirituality/Body, Mind, Spirit/Shamanism, 253 pages
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Published on July 21, 2009 by Michelle K. Malsbury
Soul Healing at its best!
This book is what everyone needs at sometime in their life. It is a book that has not only touched me but made me want to spread what it has brought to me. Read more
Published on May 13, 2009 by Crystal S. Munguia
Amazing Book!!!
Amazing Book!!! I felt as if I were right there with him in this adventure. I enjoyed reading this book and learning about the Shamans and how he ventured off because of the dreams... Read more
Published on April 22, 2009 by Noemi Aguilar
ELEMENTAL BRILLIANCE
Non-fiction at it's finest! Embark on an enlightened expedition as the author ventures through four continents not only seeking his own truth, but the truth in itself. Read more
Published on April 22, 2009 by Jaime Vasquez
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