{"product_id":"vodou-shaman-the-haitian-way-of-healing-and-power-paperback","title":"Vodou Shaman: The Haitian Way of Healing and Power - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoss Heaven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Booth\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoes beyond the stereotypes to restore Vodou to its proper place as a powerful shamanic tradition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Provides practical exercises and techniques from the Vodou tradition that can be used as safe and effective means of spiritual healing and personal transformation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shows how to remove evil spirits and negative energies sent by others \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Written by a fully initiated Houngan (Vodou shaman) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding practical exercises drawn from all aspects and stages of the Vodou tradition, \u003ci\u003eVodou Shaman\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers how to contact the spirit world and communicate with the \u003ci\u003eloa\u003c\/i\u003e (the angel-like inhabitants of the Other World), the \u003ci\u003eghede\u003c\/i\u003e (the spirits of the ancestors), and \u003ci\u003edjabs\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHAMANISM \/ 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 magazine Written 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 of The Journey to You and Spirit in the City and lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoss Heaven is a shamanic teacher and Vodou Houngan who spent years as an initiate in this tradition, including spending the requisite time in solitary vigil and performing the other necessary rituals to complete his apprenticeship. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Journey to You \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e Spirit in the City. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.88 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772953133344,"sku":"9780892811342","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e4935e9af30cce432e4820473ce4d39.webp?v=1780417131","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/vodou-shaman-the-haitian-way-of-healing-and-power-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}