Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice [Paperback]

Sandra Ingerman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 1991

Suggests healing techniques based on reintegrating divided portions of the spirit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An uplifting and vitally important work, this book stands to revolutionize what we mean by,therapy." -- -Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Recovering the Soul

"Fascinating and illuminating. An excellent introduction to the mysterious power of shamanic healing by an authentic, experienced practitioner." -- -Frances Vaughan, Ph.D., psychologist and author of The Inward Arc and Awakening Intuition

"Wise and wonderful.... [A] deeply moving and life-affirming work." -- -Ralph Metzner, author of Opening to Inner Light

About the Author

Sandra Ingerman is the leading practitioner of soul retrieval and conducts workshops around the world. She has a master's degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is a member of the International Faculty of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, directed by Michael Horner.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; 1st edition (September 27, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062504061
• ISBN-13: 978-0062504067
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #674,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Ingerman is devoted to teaching people how we can work together as a global community to bring about positive change. The spiritual work we do together does make a difference and is where we have to the power to be conscious positive changemakers!

She is the author of eight books and five audio programs that are all sold on Amazon.

Sandra Ingerman is one of the most highly regarded teachers of shamanism today. She teaches workshops internationally on shamanic journeying, healing, and reversing environmental pollution using spiritual methods. She has trained and founded an international alliance of Medicine for the Earth teachers and shamanic teachers. Sandra is recognized for bridging ancient cross cultural healing methods into our modern culture addressing the needs of our times.

Sandra is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Professional Mental Health Counselor. She is also a board certified expert on traumatic stress as well as certified in acute traumatic stress management.

To read articles written by Sandra, to listen to interviews, and to read her monthly column The Transmutation News please visit www.sandraingerman.com. Her training schedule is also posted on this site.

To find a local shamanic practitioner or teacher in your area who trained with Sandra please visit www.shamanicteachers com.

Customer Reviews

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87 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Bring Back Lost & Stolen Soul Fragments, November 9, 2001

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Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice (Paperback)

Author Sandra Ingerman shares ancient soul-retrieval practices in very down-to-Earth terms in her pioneering book, SOUL RETRIEVAL. While the requirements for doing successful shamanistic healing are simple (requiring crystal-clear intention and complete faith in spiritual assistance), many of us raised within modern-day Western society are likely to face our own inner skepticism that this method of healing can be effective. Ingerman masterfully addresses this and other common pitfalls, as it takes the reader on a journey of rescuing soul fragments from one's past.

We often become physically ill following loss of soul or diminishment of essential spiritual energy, so soul retrieval is a healing art for one's entire being. Ingerman explains, "If the soul totally vacates the patient, the patient will die. It follows that, if the shaman can retrieve the lost soul parts, the individual can be restored to harmony and well-being. This retrieval is done by the shaman in an altered state of consciousness."

SOUL RETRIEVAL contains case studies of Ingerman's involvement with numerous patients who have requested her assistance, as well as fascinating historical background on the ancient shamanic art of soul retrieval. Those who have undergone soul retrieval therapy claim as the author herself asserts, "Having my own lost soul parts restored to me brought me back to a place of wholeness. I experienced the fullness of life and a joy that I had not been sure I would ever feel again."

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in healing, shamanism, psychology, or consciousness.

74 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive, welcoming, opens the door to shamanic healing., March 17, 1999

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Alida Birch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice (Paperback)

Sandra Ingerman trained me in soul retrieval in 1992. She continues to this day to be the western authority of soul retrieval. She offers a clear guide to understanding shamanism, soul loss, soul retrieval, long distance healing, and integration of returning soul parts. Many people have been inspired and healed as a result of receiving soul retrievals. She has done us all a great service by reviving this sacred practice.

59 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whoa there horsie, August 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice (Paperback)

Some critical reviews on that first page there about the author not teaching soul retrieval and being self important. To teach shamanic soul retrieval in a book would be highly irresponsible. Also if you keep in mind that this is the FIRST book on soul retrieval and that in many ways she was the first person to teach people how to do this in the US, who was she going to reference besides her self? Also the whole thing has evolved since then as well.
This is a nice intro to soul retrieval, its not too complex, and the case studies are meant to give people a good idea of what it is, it is not a how to book. If your advanced in shamanism, this is not likely to teach you new things but might give you some insights. If you find anyone who will teach you shamanic journeying/soul retrieval in a book run the other way. The audiotape is also very nice, and the way she presents the material in the tape is very easy to understand. This is not a Carlos Castaneda type book.