Ethical Shamanic practice is built on relationship, not technique. Over years of practice and teaching, I've distilled the qualities that make this relationship healthy into three core principles: Context, Consent, and Collaboration. These aren't rules imposed from outside — they are the natural expression of genuine, respectful relationship with the living world.
The terms "Shaman" and "Shamanic practitioner" are often used interchangeably — but they carry meaningfully different implications around lineage, training, initiation, and accountability. Understanding this distinction matters whether you're exploring Shamanism for the first time, deepening your personal practice, or considering how to describe your own work in the world.
