Seeing my baffled look, she explained that soul retrieval is a healing method used in shamanism. The belief is that, in order to escape the trauma, a part of one's soul splits off and moves into a multidimensional realm called non ordinary reality. This leaves the person in a weakened and dispirited condition, and it is the task of the shamanic healer to restore wholeness. The soul retrieval method sounded intriguing, and I wanted to hear more about it and about shamanism in general. Rose said that shamanism is a spiritual discipline which requires years of study and practice to master, although basic shamanic methods can be learned relatively quickly and applied effectively if one has a penchant for it.
Shamanism is the world's oldest spiritual tradition that has beenpracticed for thousands of years.
Although there are variations in shamanic rituals from culture to culture, the underlying principle of the visionary journey is shared and adaptable to the needs of modern society. Shamanism is a holistic practice that enables us to live in greater harmony with our environment. It is a source of knowledge of the vast and fascinating world that lies beyond the limits of our rational mind and three-dimensional perspective. I decided to have a soul retrieval and returned to Rose's house several days later, feeling excited and a bit nervous. Before we began, Rose spoke about the importance of the drum in shamanic journeying.