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Shamanism is the spiritual practices of ancient civilizations and cultures. Shamanism is the oldest healing tradition in the world. The Shaman in history served as the communicator between the physical and the spiritual worlds through various pagan rituals, trance communications, and visualizations. The role of the shaman varies in different cultures (medicine man, priest, magician, shape shifter, mediator, herbalist). The tradition of Shamanism is observed by modern mankind as a way of returning to its roots, but most of the so-called Shamanism workshops and classes made available to the public are a blending of old and new ways.
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