Protection
Protection is a fundamental aspect of Shamanic energy healing. This protective work is not about fear but about acknowledging the existence of various energies in the world and ensuring a safe, sacred space for healing to occur. Here’s how protection is woven into the fabric of Shamanic practices:
Energetic boundaries
Shamanic healing emphasizes the importance of establishing and maintaining strong energetic boundaries. These are not physical barriers but energetic constructs that keep an individual’s energy field intact and safeguard against the intrusion of unwelcome energies.
Cleansing and Purification
Cleansing rituals are vital in Shamanic practices for protection and clearing away negative or stagnant energies. Smoke from sacred herbs such as sage, palo santo, or sweetgrass is commonly used to purify the space, the practitioner, and the client before and after sessions.
Energetic Cord Cutting
Energetic cord cutting is a protection technique used to sever unhealthy attachments to people, situations, or past traumas that drain energy and affect well-being. By cutting these cords through ritual, individuals can reclaim their energy, close energetic leaks, and strengthen their protective boundaries.
Grounding and centering
Grounding and centering practices are essential for protection, helping practitioners and clients to connect with the Earth’s stabilizing energies. These practices anchor the healing process in the present moment, ensuring a solid foundation from which to safely explore and heal the energetic body.