Drawing on shamanic practices from the world over, Shamanism As a Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life addresses the needs of contemporary people who yearn to deepen their own innate mystical sensibilities. This inspirational book shows how to develop a personal spiritual practice by blending elements of shamanism with inherited traditions and current religious commitments. The central role of power animals and spirit teachers Visionary techniques for exploring the extraordinary in everyday life Elements of childhood spirituality including songs, secret hiding places, power spots, and imaginary power figures. Journey to an ancestral shaman to recover lost knowledge.