| Vodou Shaman: The Haitian Way of Healing and Power Original Edition Contributor(s): Heaven, Ross (Author), Booth, Tim (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 089281134X ISBN-13: 9780892811342 Publisher: Destiny Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: SHAMANISM / INDIGENOUS CULTURES?Ross Heaven is a loyal initiate son who communicates the Vodou tradition faithfully.? Bon Mambo Racine, Priestess of Haitian Vodou?Ross Heaven does for Vodou what Castaneda did for shamanism.?Prediction magazineWritten by an initiate of Haitian Vodou, this book goes beyond the stereotypes and misunderstandings to reveal Vodou as one of the most powerful shamanic traditions. The author explains why these ancient healing practices are important for the modern world and how secret Vodou techniques can be used by anyone as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal development.Providing practical hands-on exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, Vodou Shaman shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the loa (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the gede (the spirits of the ancestors), and djabs (Nature spirits) for healing purposes. The author examines soul journeying and warrior-path work in the Vodou tradition and looks at the psychological principles that make them effective. The book also offers exercises in specific spiritual healing techniques, including the use of herbs and magical baths, ways to read and rebalance the energy body, removal of spirit intrusions and unhealthy energies, restoration of Ashe (spiritual Power), and preparation for the advanced technique of soul retrieval.ROSS HEAVEN is a shamanic teacher and Vodou Houngan. He served for many years as an apprentice in this tradition, including spending the requisite time in solitary vigil and performing the full sequence of rituals necessary to complete his initiation into the Vodou priesthood. He is the author ofThe Journey to You and Spirit in the City and lives in England. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Shamanism - Religion | Ethnic & Tribal |
| Dewey: 299.675 |
| LCCN: 2003019247 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.16" W x 8.88" (1.05 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Religious Orientation - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Goes beyond the stereotypes to restore Vodou to its proper place as a powerful shamanic tradition - Provides practical exercises and techniques from the Vodou tradition that can be used as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal transformation - Shows how to remove evil spirits and negative energies sent by others - Written by a fully initiated Houngan (Vodou shaman) Providing practical exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, Vodou Shaman shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the loa (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the ghede (the spirits of the ancestors), and djabs (nature spirits for healing purposes). The author examines soul journeying and warrior-path work in the Vodou tradition and looks at the psychological principles that make them effective. The book also includes exercises to protect the spiritual self by empowering the soul, with techniques of soul retrieval, removing evil spirits and negative energies, overcoming curses, and using the powers of herbs and magical baths. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heaven, Ross: - Ross Heaven is a therapist and workshop leader in personal development and healing whose books include Vodou Shaman, Darkness Visible, Spirit in the City, and The Journey to You. He teaches Darkness Visible workshops internationally and lives in England. |