Ecoshamanism: Sacred Practices of Unity, Power and Earth Healing

by James Endredy

James Endredy, who has studied with tribal shamans all over the world, offers a rigorous and authentic new philosophy of shamanic practice called ecoshamanism. Rejecting the consumer/industrial worldview and the spiritual deadness that accompanies it, ecoshamanism leads to a fundamental shift in consciousness―first, by becoming aware of the sacred natural world and our role within it, and next, by forging a spiritual alliance with the sentient forces that sustain our planet. Using the powerful ceremonies, sacred rituals, and everyday practices in this guidebook, you can transform your life as you save the world.
"In this excellent book, James Endredy makes the case for understanding sustainable living practices and ecological awareness by incorporating the age old Shamanic tradition. Ecoshamanism is at once a powerful contribution to the shamanic literature and a call to action."―José L. Stevens, Ph.D, author of Praying with How to Use Ancient Shamanic Techniques to Gain Maximum Spiritual Benefit and Extraordinary Results Through Prayer "James Endredy has a deep respect for the sacred traditions of indigenous cultures. His work of bringing people closer to Mother Earth is an important contribution to restoring balance between the human community and the larger web of life."―Casimiro dela Cruz Lopez, Huichol emissary and illustrator of The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue A Huichol Indian Story "When will modern culture remember that the land on which we stand is holy? Thank you, James Endredy, for the humbling reminder that while many of us on the spiritual path spend thousands of dollars flying off to exotic locations to get a glimpse of 'Truth,' Divinity itself is right outside our door, waiting to reconnect with us. Read this book and begin the remembering..."―illary S. Webb, author of Traveling Between the Worlds and Exploring Shamanism

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Occult

360 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

James Endredy is a practicing shaman of Hungarian descent who learned his craft from formal initiations with the peyote shamans of Mexico and through 30 years of living with and learning from shamanic cultures in North and South America. He is actively involved in preserving historic alchemy texts as well as the world’s indigenous cultures and sacred sites. The award-winning author of several books, including Advanced Shamanism, Teachings of the Peyote Shamans, Ecoshamanism, and Earthwalks for Body and Spirit, he lives in California.

Reviews

[Emil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Endredy emphasizes the natural aspect of shamanism that tends to get overlooked (or at least not very deeply investigated) in a lot of American shamanism. The exercises he suggests are all good ways to shift your experience of the world, and there are a number I'd very much like to try.

He has a tendency toward hyperbole and extremist rhetoric, in my opinion, and that occasionally made the book more difficult to read than I felt it needed to be.

[Kevin]

currently reading it

[Kit · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was so disappointed - inaccessible and self-righteous.