Jeff D. NixaThe Lost Art of Heart Navigation: A Modern Shaman's Field Manual
Jeff Nixa, J.D., M.Div., is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and writer. In 2010 he founded Great Plains Shamanic Programs, an array of counseling, healing, and education services, including one-on-one fire talks, seminars, university classes, outdoor retreats, and wilderness trips. He lives in Michigan.
Foreword by C. Michael Smith
Introduction Calling Down the Song for Your Life
PART I
Leaving Home
1 Searching for Heart in a World of Reason
2 The Heart Path as a Hero’s Journey
3 The Shaman as Guide to the Spirit World
4 Gathering around the Sacred Fire
PART II
The Descent
5 Getting Clear on Your Cargo
6 Facing Your Dragons
7 A Hard Look at Your Own Mind
PART III
Shapeshifting
8 Power from the Body and Earth
9 Power from the Eagle Mind
10 Power from the Condor Heart
PART IV
The Shamanic Journey and Return
11 The Guided Shamanic Journey
12 The Unguided Shamanic Journey
13 Bringing Your Song into the World
Appendix 1
A Full Scan of Your Spiritual Heart
Appendix 2
Mindfulness in Daily Living
How to Use the Audio Tracks That Accompany This Book
Notes
Index
About the Author