Soul Retrieval... and the shamanic process

So you got the juice of why a soul retrieval is the best thing you’ve  never done.  So what can you expect when you actually have one? 

The healing session will be much like a massage (with you laying on the table and relaxing) while the shaman works.  Drums will often be played to help carry the shaman to the invisible realms to literally find and retrieve those soul pieces ready to return. 

Your shaman will be using an ancient technique of “journeying” into the Spirit realm to find the pieces of you ready to come back.  Journeying is the most trusted tool of the shaman though to you it may just look like someone with their eyes closed.  Drums often help set the tone and aid in the voyage.  Since you’re laying on the table, chance are it may just sound pretty soothing!

The retrieval itself can be incredibly interesting… In some cases, the parts are ready to come back, excited to again experience the physical world.  Other times, these parts are still genuinely repeating the trauma that sent them away in the first place and need a little sweet talking.... or even negotiation.

In one of my early soul retrievals, I had a soul part who agreed to come back only if I soaked in a bath weekly.  To her, this was an important need that wasn't being met.  To keep her around and bring completion to the healing, I needed to nurture her …and myself… better.  Pretty dang cool but a perfect example of a negotiation that was required before she'd agree to return.

When the retrieving is complete, the Shaman may blow on your head, heart, and/or stomach to help the pieces land back in their home.  

The pieces who do come back act as blessings, helping us feel more complete, content and purposeful.  Our heart space often opens and whatever was ailing us may be lifted.  Heavy emotions, once center stage, are lessened in intensity allowing better flow, appreciation and a return to passion and vitality.

 

Your job is to celebrate their return and make them feel cozy!  Talk to them, follow the requests they made, and so your best to prevent (or at least avoid) another run-away.  It may also help to write and share “their” story so you don’t repeat it!

In this wild world of invisible medicine, it is empowering to know such tools are available to us!  In all cases, find someone you trust or get referrals.  Since this is energy, we all move about differently and require different subtleties.

For further info :

Sandra Ingerman wrote the book… yes, really!   Soul Retrieval available on Amazon