"A must read for anyone interested in shamanic life and practice. This book delivers the vital message that shamanism is both heart centered and earth honoring and that shamanic healers are 'hollow bones' of the Spirit. I am putting it at the top of my students' book list." -
C. Michael Smith (Mikkal), author of
Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue"If you've ever wondered what shamanism really is, and how the practice of this venerable tradition blesses our lives and modern world--or if you live and work within a shamanic worldview and need a boost--then consider yourself fortunate to have Colleen's passionate voice and compassionate nature as 'one who knows' through
The Hollow Bone. Colleen has done a masterful job in showing how shamanism fits into our world today, why it is important, and how to find your own way in making this world a better place for all. Read this book as soon as you can - and 'see the soul of the world in every rock, stream, bird, and cloud.'" -
Nan Moss and David Corbin, authors of
Weather Shamanism: Harmonizing Our Connection with the Elements"This guide to spiritual knowledge and wisdom empowers the reader to find their spiritual path and the connection of all life - animate and inanimate, visible and invisible. Colleen shines a light on ancient ways while helping you to integrate tools and spirituality into daily life to elicit powerful personal and global transformation. A must read for a beginner on the path!" -
Margaret Ann Lembo, author of
Chakra Awakening: Transform Your Reality Using Crystals, Color, Aromatherapy and the
Power of Positive Thought"A fascinating look at a worldview that is both ancient and timeless. Like any shamanic practice worth its salt, reading The Hollow Bone will challenge cherished beliefs and stretch readers way beyond comfort. Open it, read it, and apply it - only if you dare." -
Mark Stavish, author of
Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the
Body of Light in Western Esotericism"In
The Hollow Bone, Colleen Deatsman reveals how the ancient ways of the shaman offer you time-tested pathways to the heart and soul of living in deep wholeness. Stepping back into relationship with the spirit of yourself, nature and the cosmos can provide you with a joy that is both lasting and profound!" -
Evelyn C. Rysdyk, author of
Modern Shamanic Living: New Explorations of an Ancient Path and founder of Spirit Passages
"A comprehensive exploration of shamanism and its application to the needs of our modern times,
The Hollow Bone brings clarity to a word often misused and misunderstood. True to Colleen Deatman's expressed purpose, her words are a bridge between the worlds and bring the possibility of Spirit to the collective challenges we all face. Over the years, I have hoped for a book that demystifies shamanic work and makes it accessible to a wider audience. This is that book." -
Myron Eshowsky, author of
Peace with Cancer: Shamanism as a Spiritual Approach to Healing; shamanic mediator/trauma healing activist
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The Hollow Bone is a treasure trove of information on the origins, symbolism, and history of shamanism, humankind's first spiritual discipline. But much more than informative, the text is experiential, guiding the reader through the author's apprenticeship and initiation into the spirit world of the shaman, and demonstrates that Spirit is still vibrant and active in our hearts, as it has been since the beginning of time. A must-read for everyone journeying on the shaman's path." -
Larry Peters, PhD, Tibetan Shaman and leader of Nepal Spirit Excursions
"Shamanism was always a word that scared me. It evoked images of animal spirits entering a person's body-inevitably in a poorly lit tent deep in the jungle. But the word is increasingly becoming part of the general spiritual vocabulary in America. And this book was the perfect way to demystify a word (and set of practices) that is still poorly understood.
Deatsman is the perfect person to write this beginner's guide to Shamanism. A practicing Sha-woman and an experienced non-fiction writer, she writes with clarity and authority. You can tell that she possesses a deep understanding of Shamanism because she can distill even the most esoteric practices into concepts that anyone can understand.
Each chapter addresses a vital aspect of understanding Shamanism-the history, the practices, Shamanism and healing, and so forth. The most profound chapter is the final one-in which she guides the reader to cultivate their own healing power and insight into their individual spirits.
I would recommend this book for literally anyone who is interested in healing and spirituality. Even if Shamanism isn't your calling, it's vital to understand how different cultures (especially indigenous communities) practice healing-since so much of our current understanding of personal and collective healing stems from Shamanism. Besides, it's a fun read and provides lots of interesting facts to share with friends and family." -Taz Tagore, Beliefnet September 2011
"Comprehensive and easy to follow." -
Lynn Andrews, best-selling author of the
Medicine Woman series and Writing Spirit
"Although ancient, shamanism has never been more important than it is today. In addition to personal healing, it also holds the key to healing a planet distressed by human folly.
The Hollow Bone is a magnificent and beautiful guide to this world of power that combines magic with the true science of nature and offers the hope of a better world for future generations." -
John Perkins, author of
Shapeshifting and the
New York Times bestselling
Confessions of an Economic Hitman"Colleen Deatsman is one of the successful pathfinders in the world of shamanism and speaks with a trustworthy voice.
The Hollow Bone--an inspiring and practical guide--will take you, heart and soul, into the amazing world of the shaman." -
Tom Cowan, author of
Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit"A comprehensive and scholarly book on shamanism that will further serve to bring this ancient and powerful spiritual practice into the contemporary world at a time when it is most needed." -
Dr. Steven Farmer, author of
Earth Magic and
Animal Spirit Guides
