I find the similarities between Native Indigenous Medicine and Yoga Philosophy/Hindu Religion fascinating. I see synergies between the traditional yoga practiced by saints and gurus who denounced everything material to be closer to the ‘Brahman’ and the Indian/Hindu rituals practiced for several centuries, with the practices of the ‘Medicine Man’. A decade ago, I began asking questions like who am I, why am I here and what my purpose in life is. Several Native Healers also questioned about their life’s purpose and asked similar soul-searching questions to realize their goal in life – to become a ‘Medicine Man’. I however do not aim to be a native healer but can see myself working along with native healers to provide alternative healing solutions to my future clients. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Medicine Man’
Comparing Indigenious Medicine with Yoga Philosophy
Posted in Alternative Treatments, Creating Balance, tagged Dreams, Hindu Mythology, Hindu Religion, Indiginous Medicine, Medicine Man, Modern Medicine, Moon cycle, Native Healers, Sharman, Spirits, Yoga Philosophy on February 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Dreams and their connection to the real world.
Posted in Creating Health, tagged Ceremony, Chants, Dreams, Indigenous Medicine, Medicine Man, Rituals, Spirits, Spiritual Guru on January 27, 2011| 7 Comments »
In the current time, where everything is controlled, monitored by technology and where everything, well almost everything can be explained by scientific principles, my study of Indigenous Medicine at school makes me wonder and ask several questions. I am curious and inquisitive to read more and learn more about the ‘Medicine Man’ and how for centuries they used the subtle messages from the spirits to make decisions in their lives. The interpretation of dreams and their significance in our lives and the subtle messages makes me wonder what my dreams mean. (more…)
