rehabilitation centers. Human bodies are multidimensional rhythm machines with
everything pulsing in synchrony. Drumming can influence how strongly and har-
moniously life moves within and around us.
In the shamanic tradition, healing is not just for the individual but also for the com-
munity. In shamanism, ultimately no distinction is made between helping others
and helping yourself. By helping others, one becomes more powerful, self-fulfilled,
and joyful. The broader purpose is the helping of humankind.268 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TOALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
The Absolute Minimum
■ Shamans create healing and growth experiences in others through the use of
their personal power, their ability to enter altered states of consciousness, and
their harmony with the environment.
■ By regarding healing as a journey and attempting to access your own
shamanic qualities, you can create shamanic healing for yourself.Resources
■ The Foundation for Shamanic Studies
http://www.shamanism.org
■ Eagle’s Wing Centre for Contemporary Shamanism
http://www.shamanism.co.uk