Shamanism Shamanism is the oldest form of healing, practiced since the beginning of human kind.
Shamans connect with compassionate spirits and elicit their help to heal people.
Core shamanism is a distillation of shamanic practices which are common to many diverse cultures. The methods of core shamanism are taught by the faculty of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, and are practiced by modern shamanic healers throughout the world. In core shamanism, the shaman enters a shamanic state of consciousness through listening to rhythmic percussion. He or she then journeys to the world of spirits and connects with spirit allies for healing work. These spirits are available to help everyone, and the shaman's role is often to reconnect clients with their helping spirits, restoring their personal power.