Shamanity: A New Shamanic Community for Connection and Growth

You're looking for an online community where you can share your experiences with shamanism. But most forums are too technical or don't have enough people practicing shamanism in them. Social media is full of toxic trolls and fighting and is cluttered with ads.

Imagine having an online community where you can share your experiences with shamanism and learn new ways to deepen your connection to the world around you! Shamanity is a place where we support each other by sharing our personal journeys, socializing together, learning from each other’s experiences, and meeting new friends who also practice shamanism

Shamanity is an online community dedicated to shamanism and the growth of all who practice it. You'll find live journey circles, weekly social gatherings, and lots of support here. It's the perfect place to learn new things about shamanism and connect with like-minded people. Come join us today!

Introducing the new online shamanic community

Shamanism is a spiritual practice that helps us connect to the world around us. It's a way of life that helps you feel more connected and at peace with yourself, others, and nature.

If you are a person who practices shamanism or, at least, knows how to journey - Shamanity is your shamanic community. Shamanity was founded by shamanic practitioners and teachers to create the tribe that so many of us have been missing.

After: Imagine having an online community where you can share your experiences with shamanism and learn new ways to deepen your connection to the world around you! Shamanity is a place where we support each other by sharing our personal journeys, socializing together, learning from each other’s experiences, and meeting new friends who also practice shamanism

Our members are from all over the world, and we are bound together by the practice of shamanism. In shamanism, we believe that everything is connected, and so are we.

We gather to practice together, share experiences, and learn new ways to practice.

How this shamanic community works

We host the community online, away from all the toxicity of the big social media sites. You can access the community on your mobile device, tablet, or computer.

We hold multiple live events weekly that you are welcome to join. One of these is a journey circle where one of the hosts will lead you through an enriching journey experience and give you time to share with others as you choose.

Unlike a course, there is nothing that is mandatory. You can do everything - all the live events, social gatherings, and exercises. But there is no pressure, you can take a break when you want, and you won't miss anything.

We post recordings of our live journey circles, so you can access those any time.

What are the benefits of joining the community?

When you join the shamanic community, you have access to live journey circles, weekly social gatherings, spiritual exercises to practice, and more. It's all about support and individual spiritual growth, and you can participate as little or as much as you like.

Your safety is critical to us. Many of our members were tired of the spamming, fighting, toxicity, and ads on social media. We have removed all of that in order to create a positive and supportive environment that allows us to connect.

Feel free to be who you are and feel supported by like-minded people practicing shamanism.

Learn new ways to practice, share experiences, and grow together.

Just some things that make this community unique

• A safe space to learn and grow in your shamanic practice

• A supportive community of shamanic practitioners from all over the world

• Live shamanic journeys and social gatherings led by experienced shamanic teachers

• 24/7 access on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone

• Weekly prompts for more practice, self-care, and spiritual growth.

Some common Questions About Shamanity - Your Shamanic Community

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about our new shamanic group:

What's the best thing about being in a shamanic community? 

Personally, I love the live events. Any time I get a chance to connect with others and practice together, I do! It helps me to feel really connected, and the conversations are amazing. I always learn something new.

What if I'm not sure shamanism is for me?

That's okay! There are lots of people in our community who are just exploring shamanism and trying it out. You can participate as little or as much as you like, and there's no pressure to do anything you're not comfortable with.

The only requirement we have is that you already know how to perform a shamanic journey. That is shamanism 101, and this group is for people who already have that skill.

You do not have to be a professional shamanic practitioner or have a healing practice to join. Some of our members do, but most do not. We welcome everyone no matter where they are in their practice.

Do you think it's important to have a shamanic community?

Absolutely, yes.

When I was training in shamanism, I would become part of a "training circle" of 10-20 people working together. Some of these people are dear friends I've had for ages. I really looked forward to time with "my tribe."

Human beings are social creatures. We bond easily, particularly over things we have in common - hobbies, family, spirituality. A shamanic community can provide support, friendship, and a sense of belonging.

It's also nice to have people to talk to about shamanism! When you're the only shaman in your family or friend group, it can be isolating. In our shamanic community, you can share experiences, ask questions, and feel supported by like-minded people

What are your thoughts on the power of community in shamanism? 

When any group of people works together on a common cause, they share and increase their power. In spiritual communities, this is even more evident.

There is a synergy when people gather to practice shamanism together. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. For individuals, journeying as part of a group can be very intense, like riding a wave of consciousness.

While it's important for practitioners to journey regularly on their own, a group practice is a way to learn new things and experience a greater spiritual depth.

How do I join the community and take advantage of all its benefits?

Have you ever wished there was a community of shamanic practitioners closer to you, where you could connect with others and learn more about this path? This new online community is perfect for shamanic connection and growth. Whether you're just starting out on your shamanic path or have been walking it for years, Shamanitty has something to offer everyone. Come check us out today!

The modern shaman

In this article, I will distinguish between people who are called modern shamans and those who are traditional. Traditional shamanic cultures cannot also be modern. Nothing here is a value judgment. Words can carry a lot of baggage, and I choose to use terms here that are, hopefully, nonoffensive and well understood.

I use the term modern shaman here, though I do not refer to myself as a shaman. I call myself a shamanic practitioner or teacher. In the teaching tradition I came from, one does not refer to oneself using the term shaman. It can be used or given by others, but many consider it bragging by giving oneself that title. Again, there is no judgment here for people who come from a different tradition. This difference is like the difference between Jewish people celebrating Hannukah and Christians celebrating Christmas. They're just different traditions, and both are great.

What is the modern shaman?

A modern shaman is a person who has gained the abilities of a shaman through the study and practice of traditional shamanism. This person, however, may not live within a shamanic culture or be a hereditary shaman. Most modern shamans practice what is called Core Shamanism (more on that below).

How did modern shamanism come about?

Anthropologists have been studying shamanism for many years. In the 1970s, anthropologist Michael Harner spent time with traditional Amazonian shamans and went through ayahuasca ceremonies. In 1980, Harner published a highly influential book, The Way of the Shaman: a Guide to Power and Healing. A year before that, he had founded the Center for Shamanic Studies, which is now the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

Michael Harner started teaching what he called Core Shamanism, which is what nearly all modern shamans practice. His students spread his teaching globally. To give you some perspective, Michael Harner is my teacher's teacher's teacher. I guess you might call him my shamanic great-grandparent.

What distinguishes modern shamanism from traditional shamanic practice?

Anyone who practices shamanism has standard methods. The shamanic journey defines shamanic practice everywhere.

All shamans practice within the context of their culture. In shamanic cultures, the shaman is the primary spiritual functionary within a social group. A practitioner may serve as a functionary with modern shamanism, but they're likely many more. For example, I live in a town of 5,000 people. There are seven churches in my town, as well as a religious community.

In every culture, some aspects of spirituality will be different. Each culture has different prayers, rituals, songs, dances, etc. We use the word shaman in English, a loan word, but different cultures have different languages.

So, as far as the practice goes, the journey is the same. Working with helping spirits is the same. Both use altered states of consciousness.

Here are just two of the main differences:

Shamanic selection

Shamanic selection refers to the people who choose shamans and the way they are selected.

Many indigenous cultures select people to undergo shamanic initiation and training based on culturally essential factors. Those factors might be being born with congenital disabilities, hit by lightning, or experiencing a life-threatening illness. The selection might also be hereditary, being passed from parent to child or grandparent to grandchild.

Most traditionally shamanic cultures recognize the shamanic crisis. The shamanic crisis is a life-altering episode related to physical or mental health. The crisis is always traumatic. Healing from the mental and spiritual wounds from trauma is vital to the spiritual makeup of the shaman.

In non-shamanic cultures, people can self-select to become shamans - sort of. While anybody can sign up for courses in shamanic practice, most will not have the desire to continue beyond basic training. Most people who become shamanic practitioners who work on behalf of clients will have gone through a shamanic crisis.

There is no governing body, license, or religious leader in shamanism. Anybody could call themselves a shaman. However, I haven't come across anybody I would consider a charlatan or "plastic shaman" in my years of practice. I think spirit has a way of quickly weeding these folks out.

Use of psychedelic plant medicines

Many indigenous cultures have been using plant medicines for psycho-spiritual purposes for thousands of years. There are healing practices around such substances as ayahuasca, psilocybin, peyote, and fly agaric mushrooms. (yes, technically mushrooms aren’t plants) The use of psychoactive substances for spiritual practice is widespread - from ancient Egypt and Greece to today's Amazon basin.

These powerful psychedelics are sometimes called entheogens. The word entheogen means a substance that creates n experience of god.

While ayahuasca ceremonies have become big business, not without risks and drawbacks, there are still tribes using aya the traditional ways. Most modern practitioners do not use

What does it take to become a modern-day shaman?

Modern shamans are healers, coaches, and advisors. Some may go on to teach.

For me, the path to serving others was quite long. I first came to shamanism to heal from a mental health crisis I now recognize as a shamanic crisis. I got accepted into a year-long apprenticeship. At that point, I had no intention of being a practitioner. But I found II liked working with people.

I went on to complete several more years of training and initiations. I did specialized training in soul retrieval, wound healing, curse unraveling, and other topics. I went on to do a shamanic teacher training program.

Ethically, I think there is a core set of skills and a level of personal development that a person must acquire before hanging up a shingle as a shamanic practitioner. I would treat the training required like a university degree program. It is more intense than that, but the time required is similar.

One thing this does is weed out dabblers. Also, this prevents clients from going to ill-prepared practitioners who don't have some of the many skills required to work one-on-one. I had a lot of fears and insecurities as I went through my training. It's helpful to look back at those times and see that the training prepared me for this work.

I think that some people come to shamanism for the "magic" part of it. I am not a proponent of that and don't think magic is an excellent way to view healing. Some people are motivated by the sense of power they believe the shamanic practice may give them. This viewpoint is all egotism, which initiation will bring to the surface.

To be a good healer, a practitioner works towards becoming a clear channel for spirit to pass through. We refer to this as "becoming the hollow bone."