I teach core shamanism to my students at the shaman school, and I am also a practicing shaman and healer, and I work for people and nature. I am now in this life in my fourth incarnation as a shaman. My connection with nature prepared the foundation for my development as a shaman, and the development continues as I gradually develop together with my spiritual helpers and guides, power animals and the elements of nature. I have taught shamanism at my shaman school in Norway from 2014 to 2025. From 2025 I moved the shaman school from Norway to Panama in Central America. I have traveled the world and spent a lot of time out in nature on longer and shorter expeditions and trips. The expeditions have been in many different climate zones under all imaginable conditions, which has brought me in close contact with the elements of nature. I see nature as a great teacher. This has been the foundation for my path into shamanism, I just needed to fine-tune my approach, and learn the healing methods from an experienced shaman. That fine-tuning started when I began shaman training a few years ago under the expert guidance of Ailo Gaup. Ailo passed to the other side in 2014, and he was also the author of several books on the subject, and he was one of the world's foremost shamans. The healing methods I learned are based on tens of thousands of years of traditions from all continents. I feel honored to have been given this opportunity to learn from a master, and I would also like to thank my spiritual helpers, power animals, and shaman colleagues for supporting my shamanic work. My task is to make healing work, and pass on the ancient knowledge to others. Keep the fire alive! Shaman Greetings, Øyvind Martinsen |
I began my shamanic training with Øyvind Martinsen in 2023 and immediately felt at home. My sense of gratitude grew as something deep inside clicked into place. Professionally, as a geologist, my work in academia, industry, and research was always fundamentally driven by a passion and curiosity about the natural world. So the step to shamanic practice was not a big leap, rather a coming home. I have also been incredibly fortunate to receive training as a facilitator, alongside a group of warm, kindhearted people from all over the world. This foundational training matches beautifully with the shamanic sense for creating safe, inclusive space. Originally from Ireland, I feel drawn to Celtic spiritual teachings that reflect a deep reverence for nature, and a beautiful understanding of love and friendship. On the shamanic path of learning and healing, I have witnessed beautiful transformations in my own life and the lives of fellow shaman students. The ripple effects spread far. Spending time in nature has inspired my writing, poetry, and art, My path blends the practice of everyday healing and shamanism with daily living, harmonizing modern life with ancient wisdom. Having lived in Ireland, the UK, Texas, and Norway, I love listening to people's life stories and the wisdom they share. Witnessing and experiencing the profound positive impacts of these ancient, yet simple, shamanic techniques ignited my drive to further explore and share this knowledge. I am deeply grateful to my ancestors, spirit guides, power animals and fellow shaman friends who's kind, and often brave authenticity has shown me what a compassionate world we live in. I am excited, honored and grateful to collaborate with Øyvind to further spread these teachings. In honour of all who have tread this path, I wish to hold safe, sacred space for others to embark on their own personal journey of self-discovery and healing. With deep gratitude, Angela |
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