Way of the Shaman: A Guide to Power and Healing by Michael Harner

The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner introduces the practical approach he calls core shamanism. Drawing on his work as an anthropologist and practitioner, Harner presents methods he regards as shared across different shamanic traditions.

The book explains his understanding of shamanic practice, its background and ways a reader might begin participating. It is an influential modern synthesis, not a claim that every Indigenous tradition follows an identical system.

Spiritual healing in this context should not be confused with established medical treatment. Readers should not use the book in place of appropriate professional care. ISBN: 9780062503732.