We are all indigenous members of our earth community as our ancestors sprung from ancient cultures of all continents. Therefore, there is much to be learned from native, traditional, and indigenous peoples of ancient and contemporary times. Shamans have been known to self-regulate their attention and awareness for millennia and have provided a legacy worth of serious academic study in psychospiritual methods, symbols, processes, and as a context for healing. Students will study the wisdom of their own ancestral lineage, and compare and contrast this with an indigenous culture of their choice. Lecture and experiential exercises, rituals, and other methods used in shamanic healing ceremonies are emphasized. (4 units)
- Teacher: Roger Cavnaugh