Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
- Paper and writing utensils
- Telephone
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Step 1
Research the differences between the various religions of shamanism to find the one right for you. Investigate Congo shamanism, Mayan Tangerism and Siberian shamanism. You can learn about the variety of forms at the Healing Arts Network Web site (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Decide ahead of time the amount of money you have available for a shamanism practitioner. Some of them charge and some of them don't, but the option of health insurance is not available.
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Step 3
Pinpoint what health ailment you are seeing the shaman for. Shamans claim to be able to cure a variety of health problems, encompassing the spirit and the body.
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Step 1
Begin your search at a Web site like the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (see Resources below). Compile a list of your options. As there are different types of shamans, consider dividing up your search based on type.
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Step 2
Note the contact information next to each potential practitioner.
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Step 3
Search for a pricing structure for the practitioners under consideration.
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Step 4
Narrow down your list based on type of practice, proximity and pricing.
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Step 1
Contact the shamanism practitioners who interest you most. Ask them for further information about their practice, and feel free to ask for references.
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Step 2
Follow up with the references offered. Ask them how their experiences were with the shamanism practitioner and whether or not they were pleased with their results. (Everyone has an opinion, but if many people have a similar one, you can use it as your guide.)
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Step 3
Compare all the information you've gathered and make your decision.









Comments
dadaot said
on 6/18/2008 Please find someone who knows something about Shamanic practice to write these articles.