Chamaniques

Chamaniques is a term derived from "shamanism," referring to practices, beliefs, and rituals associated with shamans. Shamans are individuals in many cultures who are believed to act as intermediaries between the human world and the spirit world. They are often seen as healers, seers, and spiritual guides, employing techniques such as trance states, ecstatic rituals, and the use of sacred plants or substances to achieve altered states of consciousness.

The core of chamaniques practices often involves journeying into the spirit realm to gain knowledge, seek healing, or address community concerns. This journeying can be facilitated through drumming, chanting, dancing, or the ingestion of psychoactive plants. The shaman's ability to communicate with spirits, ancestors, or animal guides is central to their role. These entities are believed to provide wisdom, power, and guidance.

Chamaniques traditions are diverse and vary significantly across different cultures and geographical regions. They are found in indigenous communities across the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia. While often associated with ancient traditions, shamanic practices have seen a resurgence in contemporary contexts, sometimes referred to as neo-shamanism, adapted for modern spiritual seekers. The term itself is used to describe anything related to or characteristic of shamanism.