Shamanism for Beginners: Walking With the World's Healers of Earth and Sky
James Endredy is a teacher, mentor, and guide to thousands of peoplethrough his books and workshops. After a series of life tragedies andmystical experiences as a teenager he changed direction from hisCatholic upbringing and embarked on a life-long spiritual journey toencounter the mysteries of life and death and why we are all here. Forover twenty-five years he has learned shamanic practices from all overthe globe, while also studying with kawiteros, lamas, siddhas, roadmen,and leaders in the modern fields of ecopsychology, bioregionalism, andsustainable living. James also worked for ten years with Mexicanshamanic researcher Victor Sanchez learning to share shamanic practices with modern people.On a daily level, his experiences have inspired him to live asustainable lifestyle as much as possible while still working withinmainstream society. He writes, leads workshops, mentors privateclients, visits schools and community centers, speaks at bookstores,and volunteers in his community. His books have thus far been published in four languages and includeEcoshamanism,Shamanism for Beginners,andBeyond 2012.