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Native Healing Ways
Native Americans are an earth-centered cultural group. People of many walks of life have sought after their nurturing healing traditions.
- Dreamcatchers (9)
- Medicine Wheel (10)
- Smudging - Smudge Sticks
- Star Nations
- Sweat Lodge Experiences (9)
- Talking Stick (7)
Native Ways - Practices and Tools
Variety of healing articles on Native American tools and rituals (medicine wheel, sweat lodge, dreamcatchers, use of herbs, smudging)
Prayer Ties
Prayer ties are offered to The Great Spirit in exchange for blessings.
Rare Birth of White Buffalo Celebrated in Naming Ceremony
The birth of a white non-albino buffalo is a rare occurrence and is treated by the Lakota Sioux nation as a sign of peace and hope.
About Smudge Sticks - Answers to Your Questions on Smudging
Smudging can be defined as "spiritual house cleaning." In theory, the smoke attaches itself to negative energy and as the smoke clears it takes the negative energy with it, releasing it into another space where it will be regenerated into positive energy.
Feather Frenzy - Use of feathers in Healing
A healer can incorporate the use of feathers in different ways.
Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass gets its name because of its sweet fragrance.
Healing Sound of the Drum Beat
A low, steady beat can create a calmness whereas a stronger upbeat can stir us into action or frenzy.
Shamanism Books
Reading recommendations about Native American culture and Shamanism in many different people's cultures.
Indian Sign Language
Who were the first people to sign in America? It may have been the native American Indians.
