“Sandra Ingerman and Awakening Now” on February 7 Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show with Christina Pratt

Portland, OR, February 04, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network (www.co-creatornetwork.com) on Tuesday, February 7, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity,” shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt notes that 2012 is here and asks: what do we need to focus on? Pratt’s guest, Sandra Ingerman, tells listeners, “Many of us have been moving forward to wake up, but we are still in a collective trance. The earth is evolving and we are evolving. There are and will continue to be earth changes we need to surrender to… We need to learn how to acknowledge grief and experience it. And at the same time we must allow our spirit to create change that takes us into a more meaningful life.” Pratt and Ingerman -- author, therapist, and internationally recognized teacher -- discuss the places people and practitioners must deepen their work in if we are going to be able to hold the space of universal love and detachment from outcome in these challenging times head. According to Pratt and Ingerman, if we are to become tools for the Divine and true agents of change, it is essential that we become fully conscious of our thought forms, learn that what we give energy to we give life to, and surrender our ego-driven plan so that we are able to see the bigger picture with the eyes of spirit.

In this episode of “Why Shamanism Now?” titled “Sandra Ingerman and Awakening Now”, Ingerman shares with listeners the aspects of human development she feels are most essential in this auspicious time that we all share.

Christina Pratt is an authentic, non-traditional contemporary shaman. In practice since 1990, she specializes in mending the soul and transforming the parts of life that feel impossible. A teacher of exceptional clarity, humor, and inspiration, Pratt brings the power of shamanism into the practical grasp of anyone willing to take responsibility for improving the quality of their life. Her well-received book, An Encyclopedia of Shamanism (Rosen), is an 800-page, two-volume set with over 750 in-depth entries that clearly discuss the basic concepts of shamanism, methods, and traditions of over 50 different shamanic peoples. Pratt is the founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing in Portland, OR, and New York, NY, creator of the original Foundations of Shamanism and Shamanic Healing course at the University of Minnesota, and a frequent and honored speaker for the American Holistic Medical Association.

Sandra Ingerman, M.A., is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism. She is recognized for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods into our modern culture addressing the needs of our times, and has presented her work at the United Nations. A licensed therapist, she is the author of Soul Retrieval; Welcome Home; A Fall to Grace; Medicine for the Earth: How To Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins; Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide; and How to Heal Toxic Thoughts: Simple Tools for Personal Transformation. Ingerman is also the author of "The Beginner’s Guide to Shamanic Journeying", "The Soul Retrieval Journey", and "Miracles for the Earth" lecture programs (Sounds True). Ingerman has written numerous articles and has a monthly column, The Transmutation News. www.sandraingerman.com

"Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity", a live internet talk radio with host Christina Pratt, airs Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time on http://www.co-creatornetwork.com/hosts/shamanism/host_bio.htm. Each week host Christina Pratt and guests explore the practical application of shamanic skills in our contemporary lives to create robust well-being, strong and clear community connections, and life enriching spiritual maturity. Listeners can ask questions by calling 512-772-1938 or via Skype. Prior episodes from "Why Shamanism Now" can be downloaded for free by visiting www.whyshamanismnow.com. Pratt also talks about Shamanic Healing on YouTube (www.youtube.com).

For more information on Christina Pratt, the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing, and workshops and classes with Pratt, or to order An Encyclopedia of Shamanism at a special discounted rate, visit www.lastmaskcenter.org. Upcoming classes with Pratt include: Basic Shamanic Journey on March 3; advanced classes in shamanic practice starting February 10 with Awakening the Courageous Heart; Shamanic Journey Circles third Tuesday of every month; Wisdom of the Shaman talks every third Friday; and Qigong classes every Wednesday, all in Portland, Oregon. For additional information or to arrange an interview with Pratt, please contact Linda Woznicki, 845-417-8811, marketing@lastmaskcenter.org.

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