Drawing on traditional ethnic as well as contemporary Western practice, this beautifully illustrated book, with works by indigenous artists, reveals the ancient heart of shamanism and its relevance for our lives today. It contains practical exercises, explores sacred sites, examines healing plants, and looks at the role played by power animals as spirit guides. Learn from an international array of shamans about sacred dance, shape-shifting, drumming, and sacred objects, as well as soul retrieval, divination, and other powerful practices that aid our spiritual growth.