Contemporary shamanism focuses more on healing and the use of non-traditional sources (reiki and other new-age techniques) to produce similar results to that of a traditional shaman.
Trance states, initiations and the use of psychoactive substances are used either to a lesser degree, or not as intensely as traditional shamanic practice.
Many neo-shamanists are self-taught, whereas in traditional shamanism, one usually seeks out a teacher.
A shamanic church founded in 1990 offering religious ceremonies both traditional and non-traditional, spiritual healing, and training in shamanism. Ministers are in 20+ states and 6 foreign countries. http://circleofthesacredearth.org
A metis organization, DTMMS offers opportunities for ceremony, healing and the study of shamanism through books, tapes, workshops and articles related to the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path. http://www.dtmms.org/
Shamans in SF working to heal ourselves and the Earth through ritual, individual and group work, especially healing of religious trauma and dysfunction. http://www.shamans-sf.org
Shamanic consultations, classes, counseling and spiritual tools that encourage connection to your intuition and personal spirit world. http://www.shamanworld.com
An organization that offers "Shamana", a course in contemporary shamanism, shamanic services, and spiritual development for individuals and groups. http://pages.prodigy.net/chrissutton
This page is in honor of the shamanic tradition which I believe underlies all human religions and belief systems, as shamanism has been practiced on every inhabited continent in the world since paleolithic times. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6923/
An Earth wisdom teacher and catalyst for wholeness, ceremonial leader, sacred ecologist, Feng Shui practitioner, and author. Includes calendar of events and information about her work. http://www.medicine-eagle.com/
Describes the Community Shamanic Drumming and Healing Circle. Some info for contact and having a workshop in your area. Some Paintings are shown as well http://www.telusplanet.net/public/radke
With Leo Rutherford and Howard G. Charing, features articles, workshop and course listings, and links to other sites. Eagle's Wing is one of the leading centres of Contemporary Shamanism in Europe. http://www.shamanism.co.uk
This Web site is all about trees and how we as humans connect with them physically, spiritually and mentally. Come and see a unique perspective to the standing people. http://hometown.aol.com/birchfire/
Spiritual activist and author Martín Prechtel organizes writing workshops and conferences to help people build and maintain their community through ritual. http://www.floweringmountain.com/
A non-profit organization devoted to education about shamanism and to the creation of innovative projects aimed at the preservation of indigenous healing methods. http://www.woodfish.org
The co-creation of Donna TalkingLeaves and Mats Aguila. Since 1988 their dedication to healing the "separation of body and mind, substance and spirit" has been the catalyst for their work. http://www.twinflamefoundation.org
Workshops and classes in standing and sitting meditation, chi gung and nei gung, taoist and indian yoga and a series of remarkable shamanic workshops in the toltec tradition. http://www.toltec.co.uk/
Shamanism and shamanic teachings, offers ways for people to become aware of their potential, and to explore shaman spiritual relationship to the world and themselves. http://www.geocities.com/athens/troy/7922
Take the Native American approach to healing your life. Spirit Quest, the Native American way for getting in touch with your destiny, can help you. http://pages.ivillage.com/nikhenderson
A full time Shaman practicing from his lodge in Ireland. He conducts ceremony and ritual of the old traditions honouring the Celtic celebrations of the ancestors of Eire. He is also available for workshops and sessions worldwide. http://CELTICSHAMAN.COM
Retired psychologist, ordained minister and healing shaman who works with earth and nature spirits and teaches people to hear, see, and communicate with guardian angels and other helping spirits. http://www.stevendfarmer.com