Yoga and Shamanism

with Ray Crist

Dates/Location:
October 24-26, 2008 at Jai Shanti Yoga in Atlanta, GA

Fri: 7:30p-9:30p - Introduction - What is Shamanism

Sat: 12:30p-3:30p - Asanas as Magical Portals

Sat: 5-7p - Soul Retrieval: A Shamanic Journey

Sun: 9-Noon - The Jaguar Path: The Warrior's Way and The Way of the Yogi

Cost: $200 (or $50 per session)
Workshop space is limited. Register now.

YOGA AND SHAMANISM
Yoga and Shamanism are two ancient systems that enable us to transform mundane everyday life into a profound and mystical experience. Their parallel paths of practice bring self-healing and transformational power, preventing illness and allowing mindful living. Through this workshop you will discover how the practice of yoga and shamanism lead to increased personal power and a sense of the Divine presence in all things.

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What is Shamanism? (taken from www.raycrist.com)

Shamanism is a general term used to describe “folk medicine” around the world. Shamans are individuals within a tribe, village or region who assist people in their community with matters of health that may be physical, psychological or pertain to the larger questions of life. Shamans have played the role of, and been called, storytellers, wise men/women, psychics, herbalists, mediums, midwifes and consultants.

The word “shamanism” originates from the Siberian Tungusic language. It means “to know.” He/she who knows, “sees.”’ What the shaman sees and knows about is the Matrix of energy. How it functions and how it determines our reality.

Shamans differ from place to place as far as what their practice consists of; Depending upon the region and lineage they come from, a Shaman’s tools, ways, and actual range of healing ability vary.

Shamanism was found throughout history and the world prior to what we know as Western Medicine; Spread throughout Europe before the Spanish Inquisition, throughout the Americas before the Conquistadors, throughout Russia and Siberia before the Communist regime , and throughout China in the Taoist monasteries before Mao Tse Tung.

More than ever people are coming into an understanding of the mind-body–soul reality. We are coming into a personal relationship with nature and God, without the fear of being persecuted, put to the stake, or being exiled from the community.

Shamanism is now being revived throughout the world.
With the open-mindedness that is coming forth through a multitude of practices such as Yoga, Tai Chi, and preventive and alternative medicines (herbalism, acupuncture,Reiki etc.).

Shamans are healers who intervene at the level of the luminous sphere and the chakras. Shamanism can be referred to as “energy work". A Shaman is a “seer" who locates stagnated energy and crystallized forms in the luminous sphere which contribute to stress and poor health. A Shaman can remove the imprints from a chakra which create repetitive dysfunctional circumstances in the glands, which can result in disease.
A Shaman also assists clients to see their life circumstances and patterns in new ways. The healing takes place on both the mental and energetic plane. In contrast to other energy modalities, the Shaman does not bring his/her energy into the person's field. The Shaman removes blocks and assists the flow of energy in the luminous sphere of the person he/she is working with.

ABOUT RAY CRIST

Ray H. Crist is a certified Hatha yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance, with over a thousand hours in professional training. He currently teaches at "KRIPALU Center for Yoga and Health" in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, specializing in vigorous Vinyasa flow. Ray has studied with Dr. Alberto Villoldo with The Four Winds Society and Maestro Panduro, and Don Emanual in Peru. He holds a degree in Chinese Medicine herbology, and a degree in teacher training of Thai Yoga (Bo Ran northern style). He is certified in Reiki, speaks fluent Greek, and has studied the Original Hippocrates texts. His first practice was in martial arts: Tai Chi (chuan) and Kung-Fu (wu shu).

Ray has also studied cinematography, and has been a professional photographer. He is a traveler, scuba diver, skipper and a pilot. During the Summer months Ray leads “Yoga and Sailing" retreats in the Greek Islands. Currently Ray is traveling in Central America, Mexico, and throughout the United States with his workshop “Where Yoga meets Shamanism," and is also presenting his work on, “The Art of Intimacy and Partner Yoga.”