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The Ancient and Modern Applications of Shamanism

Mankind has always felt the need to satisfy its spiritual needs. This drive inspired people to form religions, base their beliefs on holy books, and keep faith in a supreme power. Tribes of old did not have the linguistic capabilities or the technological intelligence that we have now. Propagating one’s belief and practicing one’s worship is founded on these two factors majorly. However, our forefathers had a different approach to spirituality. They had a much stronger bond with the nature around them and their worship came to be known as Shamanism. Components of Shamanism Shamanism UK is a spiritual practice where the practitioner, a shaman, reaches altered states of consciousness to gain perception and interaction with the spirit world. The shaman channels these mystical energies into this material world. The shaman has access to and has influence in the world of spirits. They enter into a state of trance during the ritual. Shamans are the chief practitioner of divine healing. Bot