Shamanism, as I draw on it in my practice, is not about adopting a belief system or performing rituals for spectacle. Instead, it provides principles and practices that inform how we move through threshold moments, and how we relate to plants, nature, and the intelligence within ourselves.

At its heart, shamanism emphasizes ways of:

• Listening deeply: to the body, imagination, and the living world

• Navigating transitions: approaching change, loss, or uncertainty with attention and care

• Working relationally: engaging with forces outside of ourselves, such as the plants, land, or Ancestors

• Integrating insight: bringing experiences from ritual, plant work, or inner exploration into everyday life

• Embodying perception: noticing subtle shifts in sensation, body rhythms, and awareness

these principles show up in my work through:

• Approaching plants as living allies, listening to what they offer in each moment

• Using guided imagery, movement, or sound to explore experiences that may be difficult to articulate

• Creating safe ritual containers to mark change, reflection, or integration

• Supporting people to attune to their inner and outer worlds during times of transition

In short, shamanic principles help shape how the work is held, facilitated, and integrated, helping people move through transitions and deepen their relationship with themselves, the living world, and the cycles of life.