Shainsky, Lauri | Why Shamanism Now

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"I live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and I honestly would've NEVER imagined that I'd be so drawn to learn about shamanism. But it holds so much truth for me. I can't deny it. I have awakened to the true power inside my heart and your show has helped me to awaken even more and grow into a better human being. I feel that I could say so much more, but I'm struggling with finding the right words and thoughts to express... I feel that there is a dire need for more knowledge about shamanism in the world right now. Thank you for all the passionate energy you've put into your show!!! I have listened to almost every single episode."
Sarah, SD, 2012

Episodes:

Sacred Song: Art and Shamanism with Lauri Shainsky

Lauri currently has a thriving practice in shamanic sound healing at Hidden Lake Retreat, outside of Portland Oregon, which she co-owns and runs with her partner. Lauri has been practicing shamanism since 1998, and shamanic sound healing since 2005. Her primary teachers Jan Engels-Smith, Michael and Sandra Harner, Tom Kenyon, Tom Cowan and Betsy Bergstrom.
Before studying shamanism and sound healing, she was a faculty member in the Center for Science Education and the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University. She founded and was Executive Director of Wolftree, a nonprofit dedicated to science education in the outdoors for young people and she wrote grants and served as a consultant for environmental education non-profit organizations.
She teaches shamanic sound healing for Lightsong School of Shamanic Studies and is on the council for the School, serving as mentor, Associate Teacher and Healer. She is a ceremonial singer and sweat lodge water pourer. She is deeply committed to the Earth and the Earth’s animals. Her mission is to serve others and earth through transformative experience with Spirit and Nature

Guest Selection

Our guests are invited to participate on the show because they are practicing some form of heart-centered shamanism, have written a valuable book, are out-standing in the field today, or are simply inspiring to listen to when they talk about their passions with Christina. In exchange for their time, energy, and heart they are free to use their show in any way to promote their work.

The guests on the Society of Shamanic Practitioners Interview Series are selected to help us to explore how contemporary shamans are meeting the challenge of their world where the relations of things—the living and the dead, the humans and nature, and Western Way and the spirit world—are profoundly out of balance. It is the ancient role of the shaman in all cultures to tend the balance of things. With these guests we explore how these shamans are meeting this extraordinary need today?

If you feel you would be an interesting guest on Why Shamanism Now or if you know of someone who would, please contact Andrea at assistance@lastmaskcenter.org or call 1-800-927-2527 ext 02586.