Since many Native American Indians were nomads at one point, and many would travel and move with the buffalo that would serve as a food staple for them, they had to have housing that was easy and quick to move, this is one of the reasons that certain plains tribes created the American Indian tipi. For the times the tipi was an ingenious invention and still to this day when you really analyze how the tipi were constructed, it is still quite amazing for the primitive times.
The Native people made the American Indian tipi out of an armful of small but strong trees all cut to equal lengths. They would tie these together with a rope type material that was made from animal sinew and then they would use an animals hide to cover the hand made frame. A door was also made out of a piece of the hide and there was also and inner layer of animal hide, so both sides of the frame of the American Indian tipi were covered. When finished the tipi was an A-frame structure and the top would have flaps that could be opened or closed to allow smoke to escape. The base was also made wider so there would be plenty of room for the fire.
Fire was another integral part of the Native American Indians lifestyle, so the creation of the American Indian tipi was perfect since it allowed the Indian people the ability to have their own fires to cook with in their homes. The other great thing about the tipi was the fact that they were so mobile, and the nomadic tribes could just take them apart very quickly and move them as they followed the buffalo. Other times the American Indians would have to move their homes quickly to avoid the stampeding buffalo, which would occur frequently since they lived in such a close proximity of the buffalo. The buffalo hide was the main hide that the American Indian tipi would be made from, and many times the tribal families would decorate the outside of their tipi with their family of tribal symbol.
It is dawn, and the people of the village have gathered to witness the power of the sun. The elements of the earth call to the wind, the sacred Spirit, and the people become one with the land forever.
The drum is one of mankind’s first musical instruments, and is still used by indigenous people and tribes all over the earth. It is said that we are created of the primal sound, and the drum connects us to this pulse. It also reminds us of our Mothers heartbeat, heard when we were in the womb. It’s heartbeat rhythm is calming and can put us into a meditative state. Meditation is proven to relax all parts of your body and promote good health, clarity and balance.
Join us on 12-12-12 for an all people Medicine Wheel ceremony in Sedona Arizona.
And so she did, and the first Dreamcatcher was made.
Believe in the beauty and strength our your own being. Forget the foolish belief that you and your fellow human beings were born evil. Those who would control you all the days of your life on earth perpetuate the belief iihtsipaitapiiyo?pa (Source of Life) made things to have a bad spirit.
There was a shortcut that cut across what appeared to be a dried up portion of the lake. Since I was not in a hurry I decided to take the long way around. Somehow, I managed to get off the main trail and onto a smaller, unused trail. It was leading me in the right direction, but defiantly was not the main trail. There were tree branches hanging down far enough that I had to duck to get through. I heard a noise to my right, I looked and it was a small garter snake! We both froze and starred at each other for a moment. I wasn’t afraid because I knew it wasn’t poisonous and as a child growing up in Camp Verde Arizona, I was used to seeing snakes, if fact, when I was about eight or nine, I kept a four foot long Bull Snake as a pet. After years of studying Animal Messages, I knew this was a message of action. To have a Garter Snake cross your path means to act. To act on as many ideas as possible but do not become over stressed. This is not the time to sit on ideas. Inspiration flows. But what was I supposed to act on? I needed a clearer sign.
Also known as Rebekah Two Moons.
Join us as we explore different aspects of Native American Shamanic Healing and Practice. Learn to heal yourself naturally or learn to integrate these ancient healing techniques into your current practice.
Medicine is anything that improves one’s connection to the Great Spirit, the Great Mystery of all life. This connection is the heart of all energy. To sense a strong connection with the Great Spirit may be a sign that one is meant to follow the path of the Medicine Man or Woman.
Role: ~Illuminating Force~
In Earth Medicine, we recognize the Eagle (all members of the Eagle family) as a symbol of a powerful, spiritual energy. Because the Eagle soars so close to the Grandfather Sky, it is believed that Eagle hears the voice of the ~Great Spirit~ and is thus a link between the Divine and the Two-Leggeds (humanity)
The Eagle, as he soars amongst the clouds and floats upon the unseen currents of air, dwells in close proximity to Grandfather Sky. From his connection to the Grandfather, Eagle also seeks to rekindle his connection to the creative force of the ~Great Spirit.~ As such, Eagle intuitively understands that we are never far from Home, or completely dis-connected from the Source of All That Is.
Wherever Eagle soars, the Native People have recognized this splendid bird as a symbol of strength & courage. The builders of the American Constitution likewise acknowledged this majestic creature’s aura of strength, and established it as the national symbol of America.
As an Animal Totem, the Eagle has long been revered by the Native People for the proximity in which he/she soars to the Great Spirit. Because of the Eagle`s ability to fly so near to the roof of the sky, to view all that which lies below from a viewpoint similar to that of the Great Mystery, this mighty bird is believed to be a conveyor of messages between the Blue Road of Spirit and the Red Road of Physical Life.
Mitakuye Oyasin (All Are Relations) is a traditional Lakota Sioux prayer, with its opening phrase used as a refrain in many Lakota prayers and songs. It reflects the inherent belief of most Native American traditions and belief systems that “Everything is connected”.
Each full moon, Sedona locals gather their drums and fun glowing toys and head out to Cathedral Rock (also a balanced vortex) for a full moon drumming ceremony. Take 179 to Back O Beyond to the parking lot about a mile in on the left. Then hike up till you reach the first big, flat red rock. Don’t worry, the moon will be so bright that you will be able to see your way back down once the party ends.
You are invited to attend this once in a lifetime event in Sedona Arizona.
1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect.
Join us as we explore Native American Shamanism.
At the Medicine Wheel we give thanks for all that we have, and to show gratitude and appreciation for the animals, the four directions, the natural elements, Spirit, Mother Earth, Father Sky, and all of nature. We drum and sing a special Native American song for forgiveness to release any fear, anger, and resentment that may be blocking you from feeling inner peace.
After this ceremony you will feel more balanced and a deeper connection to nature. Some claim to feel a light tingling sensation. This is a result of raising your energy vibration of love.
This afternoon I was driving to the grocery store when an unusual bird crossed my path…
Realign yourself with your spiritual path. Do you feel like you are always spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere? When is tha last time you took a time out in nature and healed yourself?
A Shaman may use many tools, some of which are… Herbs, Sage, braids of sweet grass, cedar, lavender, and blue corn. Also, drums, rattles, prayer feathers, stones, bones, and a staff or wand.
The drum is one of the most important tools of a Shaman. It is used for meditating, vision quests, shamanic journeys, healing, breaking up old patterns and negative energies, grounding, centering, calling in the spirits for ceremony, and of course, dancing.
What is a vortex?
SHAMANITE -Rare North American Black Calcite
Metaphysical Legends & Attributes of Shamanite Warm to the skin, Shamanite emanates a protective and positive ancestral vibration. Paleozoic spiral shells captivate the lapidary imagination, and sparkling pyrites, crystals and marcasites generate a distinctive EM field. Tribal medicine people and Singers from the Four Corners region have verified this material is known to them as a protective stone, and carries with it the power to heal spiritual wounds, ancestral troubles and grief. Small nuggets of the smoky brown Shamanite called Toho (Mountain Lion) have been used as protective amulets for Indian children in the past. Within a few years of its discovery by the modern world, Shamanite has been recognized, employed and praised by crystal healers, psychics, therapists and artists in Japan, North America, Britain and Europe. Today, it is on the Top 10 Power Stones list by Japanese spiritual and shamanic crystal healers.
“Strong circles of power come from the heart of this stone. Very deep spiritual protection from the Old Ones for those with no voice. I’ve heard about Toho stones used in fetish carvings; but, have never seen one before now.”
Then we take a scenic drive to one of Sedona’s most relaxing female vortexes down by the calming and healing waters of Oak Creek. Here we do a releasing ceremony and meditation. We cast all of our burdens and worries into the water, and watch them float down the stream. Then we look upstream to fill ourselves with love, light and abundance. We do a smudge-sage clearing and blessing to cleanse our bodies, energies, and spirit. We also do a distant clearing to bless our families, friends, homes, workplaces, vehicles and travels. We set the intention of freedom and learn to use Eagle Medicine to light our path. Here we also discover your animal spirit guides and totem animals. We ask for guidance from them and receive powerful messages.
Along the way we may see some native animals, we teach you what messages they bring to us and how their medicine can help us on our walk through life. The natives believed that when we see a particular animal or insect, they are offering us their “animal medicine.”
As we are coming into a new age of human evolution, we are being taught to trust and let go of control. We don’t have to struggle anymore. That is the old way. We don’t have to try and control our environment and situations either. Its time to relax into the unknown. Let go of the fear that has held us back, let go of the worry, anxiety, and pain. When something doesn’t seem to go “our way,” there is a reason. Follow the path of least resistance, and practice the law of least effort. It seems that everything is going to happen the way it does no matter what we do. Its as if our life story is already written for us before we got here. And the more we try to control it, and struggle against each moment, we are just setting ourselves back from receiving true happiness and joy. Many people live most of there lives stuck in the same situation, usually unhappy and too scared to try and change. Because to change, we would have to get out of our comfort zone and that makes us uncomfortable. Its easier to stay locked in place and continue to be unhappy.
Have we have forgotten who we are? Have we have made ourselves so busy, trying to fulfill the egos desire to be recognized and approved of? We live paycheck to paycheck just trying to pay our bills and we don’t have time for our loved ones. We don’t spend enough time in nature, and we may have forgot the most important person of all, ourselves.
People come into our lives for three reasons:
