In ancient cultures worldwide, Bear is known as the orginal shaman-healer.

Let nature speak to you and become part of your inner landscape in the way of these ancient peoples as we pay attention to signs, symbols and helper spirits. Shamanism--the mystical path of direct knowing--is the worlds' oldest form of communion with Source and is based on a deep, living relation to Nature. Learn how to do soul flight/shamanic journey in the context of today's world based on Sandra's decades of direct experience. Open connection with medicine helpers that are the living soul of nature for healing, guidance, new vitality and help ground spiritual awareness at a cellular level. These are natural, innate talents we all have that are compatible with all spiritual traditions. A new shamanism right for todays's times is being created by peoples from modern cultures. Open pathways for these compassionate animal souls to bring healing frequencies and insights in lucid dream experiences

Does a mountain doubt itself? Was that sudden swirl of wind that appeared when I stated my intention a sign? Or the coyote who crossed my path and then turned and stared at me? Wild beings, trees, canyons, streams have a consciousness that communicates with us in dreams, vision and daily life in a thousand unseen energetic patterns or resonances. Navajos call this indwelling spirit of all things Nilch'i or inner wind. Peruvian mystics call this force kawsay pacha which is particularly present in powerful mountain settings. Medicine animals in popular literature have been reduced to symbolic definitions so that even if we are open to their presence in our lives, we limit their expression by being overly defining.  We miss the humor, the surprising variety of ways they reveal profound wisdom to us in our dreams, meditations and instant knowing.  And even more importantly, they bring us direct energetic vibrations that help us release heavy energies and raise our frequency. They want to help us, all we have to do is ask and pay attention and allow these vibrant energies and loyal friendships to enrich our lives.

When coyote crosses your path, or even more potently, looks you in the eye, you know things are going to change in unexpected ways.

What is revealed to you in the outer landscape speaks of your inner journey.	When your heart issues that call to pilgrimage and you answer and go to a place with great natural energy and power, you receive cellular level stimulation, awakening. Entering with a child-like sense of awe, heart wide open, in reverence and prayer opens the door.The gateway is through the heart--this is beyond the logical mind. We use intuitively guided shamanic journey as a treasure hunt for clues to uncovering your soul's code and activating your heart's deepest yearnings. Simply being alive and fully present in the moment opens a direct connection to all of Creation which shamans call a state of ecstatic union. If you can feel this even for a moment, it will open a profound portal you will carry with your forever. In the seeming simplest ways is hidden profound wisdom. The gateway is within. These are experiences that can be carried back into your daily life in the waking and dream time creating more space for you to be inspired directly from your soul source.
These inner journeys are like lucid dreaming as you enter the reality of the spirit world where all is connected and luminous with vibrant energy.
	Even mythological animals come to us from the universal consciousness from deep archtypal terrains of knowing.

Sandra, I would like to THANK you again very much for an amazing day of journeying within...I had so many very special "unbelievable" encounters with the Universe during this time in Arizona, both on metaphysical level when you took us through the journeys and in this physical reality...Universe is so generous with us and so "chatty." If one wants to communicate with the nature, one only needs to keep their heart open. Julia, New Zealand, July, 2006

"After we were with you, we all became very aware of the voices that talked to us in the beautiful nature we are surrounded in. We were in tune. Our time with you was joyous and brought forward great understanding. We cannot thank you enough for opening our minds and eyes and ears and hearts and on and on!!" Carol Truelove, Woodbury, NY

"You helped me so much during my week in Sedona -- to be with nature, listen, and learn from all the beauty around me. Thank you."
B.W., California

"I  just want to thank you for a great experience. I had a great time, and it left me with very positive feelings. I have since done your meditation a couple of times. I had a great deal of stress to unload, which I did by the next day. I really needed to do that. Driving back I encountered a coyote and I saw into his eyes quite clearly. This was the animal that appeared to me in the first part of the meditation."
C.W., Boston, Massachusetts.

To find out more about the facilitator, Sandra Cosentino

The Medicine Wheel Teaching and Ceremony is an excellent companion to this Journey. The Mystical Nature experiences opens up receptivity; the wheel takes it a step farther to actively work with intention, ceremonial protocols, directing energies to create change in your life. Nature , Soul and Vision is the all day version of the Mystical Nature experience combined with the Sedona Sacred Journey and is directed toward creating a new mythology for your life.

updated May 23, 2008

Please see related articles:

Heart's Fire: A Shamanic Journey to Sedona and the Colorado Plateau

Nature, Soul & Vision article

The Patterns in the Stars are Patterns in Us article

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