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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Many people have asked me to recommend books about shamanism. Here are a few that I personally read; most of them are written by people I have met, studied or traveled with.

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The Way of the Shaman
by Michael Harner

Maybe one of the most popular book on shamanism, written by the man who is considered responsible for the revival of modern shamanism. My first shamanic workshop was with Mr. Harner, and a few more with people from his Foundation for Shamanic Studies.


Fire in the Head : Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit
by Tom Cowan

Tom’s workshops are always innovative and inspiring, he is very knowledgeable in the Celtic and Core Shamanism, and he is an excellent writer and healer.

See other books by Tom: The Mist-Filled Path; Shamanism: As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life; Yearning for the Wind.


Rain of Gold
by Víctor E. Villaseñor

Not a typical shamanic book, but through this amazingly well written Mexican family saga you’ll experience a true shamanic magic and living.

See other books by Victor: The Wild Steps of Heaven and Thirteen Senses.


Spiritwalker : Messages from the Future
by Hank Wesselman

Reading this book started me on the shamanic path, I also participated in Hanks workshops. Thank you Hank!

Other books by Hank: Medicinemaker; Visionseeker; The Journey to the Sacred Garden: Spirit Medicine.


The World Is As You Dream It: Shamanic Teachings from the Amazon and Andes
by John Perkins

John had opened my heart to the wisdom of the Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon, and on his Dream Change Coalition trips and gatherings I met shamans that later became my teachers.

Other books by John: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man; Shapeshifting: Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation; Psychonavigation: Techniques for Travel Beyond Time; Spirit of the Shuar: Wisdom from the Last Unconquered People of the Amazon.


Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism
by Gershon Winkler

If you want to discover the deep shamanic, nature-based roots of Judaism, this is a fascinating book.




Entering the Circle : Ancient Secrets of Siberian Wisdom Discovered by a Russian Psychiatrist
by Olga Kharitidi

I never met Olga, but reading her book made me instantly connected with Siberian shamanism and it’s magic.



Shaman, M.D. : A Plastic Surgeon's Remarkable Journey into the World of Shapeshifting
by M.D., Eve Bruce

This is a fascinating autobiography of my good friend and colleague. Eve describes her journey of becoming a shaman.


Chosen by the Spirits: Following Your Shamanic Calling
by Sarangerel

I met Sarangerel at one of the shamanic gathering, she is the real thing, her book takes you to the depth of Siberian shamanism and is full of practical and useful information.
Other books: Riding Windhorses : A Journey into the Heart of Mongolian Shamanism


Shaman, Healer, Sage : How to Heal Yourself and Others with the Energy Medicine of the Americas
by Alberto Villoldo

Alberto’s remarkable shamnic journey is full of useful information and healing technique from the descendents of the Inca.




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