SHAMANIC GUIDANCE
Shamanic guidance sessions are designed to empower you to journey to the Otherworld and build relationships with spirit guides and Deities who will provide a lifelong source of support. They are tailored to suit your needs and help you find and live your own path.
Sessions can include:
*Introductions to core shamanism covering the shamanic drumbeat, intention setting, departure points and journeying to the Lower World, Upper World and Middle World.
*Connecting with spirits such as animal spirit guides, power animals, spirit teachers, tree and plant allies, land spirits and ancestors.
*Exploring Brythonic mythology and folklore and meeting Brythonic Gods and Goddesses.
*Building a personal shamanic practice and integrating it into everyday life.
*Troubleshooting problems such as resistance, feeling blocked, lack of confidence and motivation, sleepiness, difficulties tuning in and developing the ‘clair’ senses.
*Divinatory journeys to provide guidance on life issues.
*Tarot and oracle card readings with an optional shamanic journey.
Sessions cost £30 per hour and last 1hr or 1hr 30 mins. Concessions available. In-person and online options. Contact: thesanctuaryofvindos@gmail.com
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SHAMANIC HEALING
Shamanic healing can enable you to heal from ailments, illness and trauma. Working on a spiritual level under the direction of spirit guides and allies with the use of shamanic tools such as a drum and rattle, it can aid in shifting problems that don’t respond to conventional interventions alone. The healings I provide are listed below.
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Power Animal Retrieval
Every one of us has one or more power animals who watch over us from life until death and help us connect with nature and spirit. Without them, we experience power loss and disconnection. In a power animal retrieval, this spirit will be found and you will be united with them in a lifelong partnership providing joy and support. (More info HERE).
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Power Retrieval
Events in life can leave us feeling lost and powerless. Modern living can drain our spirit. Daily responsibilities can lead to us to becoming worn out and ground down. We might struggle with overwhelm. This leads to disconnection from ourselves, others, nature and the spirit world. A power retrieval can help you to reclaim lost power, rebuild your connections, and show up better for yourself and all beings.
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Soul Retrieval
Due to traumatic events, a part of our soul can depart from our bodies to escape the pain and protect the whole. We can also send soul parts away to fit into modern society. This leaves leads to disassociation, memory loss, recurring dreams and feeling like a part of us missing. A soul retrieval can bring back those lost parts, restoring them to you with their qualities, helping you to feel more grounded and whole. (More info HERE).
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Soul Exchange
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost a part of your soul to a friend, lover, family member, group or organisation? As we move in and out of relationships we can pick up from and lose parts of our souls to others. Through soul exchange, the parts are returned and any unhealthy attachments (represented by cords) are severed or transformed. This brings a sense of release and a return of energy to both persons. (More info HERE).
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Extraction
From a shamanic perspective, ailments and illnesss are caused by intrusions of negative energy into the energy field. This often happens at times when our energy is low. During an extraction session, intrusions are located and removed with the aid of spirit helpers and tools such as a drum, rattle, stones, feathers and crystals. Positive energy is brought in, then the energy field is closed. (More info HERE).
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Psychopomping
Psychopomping involves helping souls who are stuck in the Middle World or between the worlds to cross to the Otherworld. Souls can become stuck for various reasons such as sudden or traumatic death, debts, unfinished business and addictions. They sometimes need healing before they can move on. It’s important to note that not all souls who die traumatically get stuck and some can move at will between the worlds to visit loved ones or stay as protectors. I am currently offering psychopomping as a free service to anyone who suspects a friend, family member or person in their locality might need help crossing over. I can’t promise to be able to help everybody, but will take on cases within my ability, if Vindos and my guides see fit.
Sessions cost £60 for 1 hr 30 mins. Concessions available. In-person and online options. Contact: thesanctuaryofvindos@gmail.com
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SHAMANIC CIRCLE
First Wednesday of the month 7 – 8.30pm UK time. Cost: £10.
*Explore the Lower World, Upper World and Middle World.
*Build relationships with personal spirit guides and spirits of the land.
*Journey for yourself and others for guidance and healing.
*Experience spiritual growth and transformation.
*Become part of a like-minded community.
*Discover Brythonic myths and folklore and Gods and Goddesses.
Upcoming journey topics –
Weds 7th October – Endangered species
Weds 4th November – Finding Deities within the land
Contact: thesanctuaryofvindos@gmail.com
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TESTIMONIALS
‘Lorna is an insightful practitioner and very supportive, kind and genuine. She supported me with a journey seeking knowledge and understanding, and then also did a soul retrieval for me. Both were amazing experiences and I am still integrating them two months later. I feel that I still have work to do and feel confident that Lorna will be able to help guide me in this and I also feel confident recommended her to others.’
~ Emma, West Sussex
‘I felt very grounded, comfortable and supported working with Lorna. Her channel to spirit is really clear and she holds space with sensitivity, clarity spaciousness and great integrity. She brings her full presence to her practice and this supported an intense process to unfold with ease and softness and at my pace. I found our session healing, validating and liberating and it met me just where I needed to be met – can’t think of higher endorsement.’
~ Katherine-Alex Walker, Yorkshire, UK
‘Lorna is an amazing healer. Very intuitive and I felt a very strong connection like she was in the room with me. Lots of very strong physical movements and sensations within my body. I will definitely be booking further Shamanic Healing sessions with Lorna. Thank you Lorna for making such a difference to my problematic gut health symptoms and for guiding me so intuitively on how to continue to continue to heal my gut myself.’
~ Cheryl, Lancashire, UK
‘Lorna Smithers is an authentic practitioner of the liminal arts. She brings her deep Brythonic connections and knowledge of lore into her healing work. I hoped for augmented help for a very serious illness for which I am under conventional treatment; I have been very pleased with the results. She ended up doing a soul retrieval as well, which provided tremendous insight into the disease’s origins, and helped me reset my orientation to it, something of great value. I was impressed that the healing was done at a distance, yet felt so impactful. She made careful recordings, which I find myself replaying, and has provided further feedback afterwards.’
~ Michael, Portland, Oregon, US
‘This was a remote shamanic energy healing session as I was unable to attend an in-person session due to work commitments. I received an information sheet and an interview form which allowed me to spend time explaining why I needed the healing session and what I wanted from it. After submitting the interview form we discussed a time for the remote session, so that I was aware it was happening but not actually taking part. I then received a voice recording and written description of the healing session. The voice recording was really useful, as I was able to choose a perfect time and place to listen to it when I was at my most relaxed. At first I wondered whether an “after the event” recording would work for me and I’m very pleased to say it worked perfectly – I’d choose this process again. A week or so after the session Lorna got in touch to find out how things had gone. One of the two issues had almost gone away and the other had to be worked on a bit more as it was a longer term issue, but that is beginning to resolve itself now thanks to some clarifications that Lorna gave. In summary, the healing session actually worked out better than I had expected of a remote healing and I’d definitely opt for this process again.’
~ Peter, Lancashire, UK
‘I found the soul retrieval session to be so powerful. I was curious to know how it would work, and what pieces of my soul, if any, would be found. I particularly liked that Lorna and I journeyed together. I had a sense of being accompanied, and I found it fascinating to communicate throughout the journey, recounting what we each were experiencing. I feel this helped to make the journey much more vivid for me, and gave a sense of safety and security. It was quite moving to have soul fragments reclaimed and then blown back into me again. I have done a lot of personal development in recent years, and so this aligns with some of the other work I have been doing. I feel that I had the capacity to then reflect on what these soul fragments might mean for me. Throughout the session I felt comfortable and safe. Everything was explained clearly and there was sufficient time after the journey to then reflect on it. Thank you!’
~ C Farish, Lancashire, UK
‘I sought help from Lorna when I realized wounds from a former friendship were still affecting my spiritual life, including my relationship with my Patron God. She was able to recommend two shamanic healings that would help – a power animal retrieval and a soul exchange. Through several meetings we completed the work I had asked for. I appreciate how much time and care Lorna puts into her spiritual work, and into caring for each client; I always felt heard, and never rushed. During the journeys themselves, Lorna gave me a wonderful blend of agency and support, and I appreciated her insight about things that had happened while we were in otherworldly spaces. With the work complete, I feel a lot more closure with that former friendship, and I’ve found a new closeness with my Patron God.’
~ Thornsilver Hollysong, San Francisco, US
‘I’m really grateful for the opportunity to have a soul retrieval. I’ve recently experienced some trauma in my life that I had a feeling had caused a soul part to leave. Lorna explained everything to me very carefully and I felt fully prepared for the healing treatment. She journeyed for me and spoke this out loud for me to follow (at my request). What came back to me was then integrated with sensitivity and advice was given. I felt calm and peaceful throughout and much happier since. Thank you!’
~ Emma, Lancashire, UK
‘I am so grateful to Lorna for the soul retrieval session – it has really helped me to understand myself more deeply. She is very calm and intuitive, which made the experience very relaxing, and I felt safe and at ease throughout. The session answered a lot of questions helping to heal past events. I am now feeling more centred and confident going forward. I thoroughly recommend the soul retrieval sessions – a wonderful experience!’
~ HK, Buckinghamshire
‘I had a soul retrieval with Lorna who had described the process in advance of the session. I felt very honoured as two soul parts returned. I wasn’t expecting to feel quite so excited or emotional about the experience and I’m so glad I had the session as since then, I have felt an energy shift and I feel more whole and more positive. Many thanks.’
~ Michelle, Lancashire, UK
‘I worked with Lorna for about six months to expand and deepen some of my own trance-based practices. She takes her clients’ needs very seriously and is very good about adapting the breadth of her knowledge (which is extensive) to meet them. She’s also a gifted shamanic guide – I wasn’t sure how shamanic journeys would work over Zoom, but Lorna’s technique bridged the gap easily and it felt completely natural. My experiences with her have really made me rethink parts of my own (mostly self-guided) approach after seeing the value and power of trained shamanic guidance. Some things you can only find out by giving it a try. Well worth it.’
~ David, North Carolina, USA
‘It’s been an amazing experience. I completed 6 sessions. I have OCD and long covid, so I found it difficult to detach myself from my daily pressures to journey at first. As my understanding of shamanism through the teachings from Lorna went on I soon began to relax and was able to journey. This was a fabulous and very welcome respite from my day-to-day stress! I had a profound experience meeting one my animal guides and have found the strength I needed and great comfort from this. I will definitely be using shamanic journeying as a way of coping with my daily stresses from now on.’
~ Jeff, Lancashire, UK
‘I had never heard of shamanism until Lorna introduced it at a Spiritualist class that I attend. I found Lorna informative & interesting; I gained a deep, relaxing meditation with her soothing voice, chants and drums. I couldn’t believe how much i gained in just one session! I went on to do the six week sessions, where Lorna taught me how to enter the 3 worlds and gave me the opportunity to practice with the drum and gain confidence journeying on my own too. I met spirt guides for the first time: animals, creatures and people. I experienced all sorts whilst in the shamanic trance, including healing, and seeing a passed loved one. It has opened my mind to want to learn more. I will continue with the shamanic journeys through Lorna’s experienced teachings, she has opened up whole new worlds for me.’
~ Linda, Lancashire, UK
‘Before these sessions, I understood very little about shamanism. Although I had already practiced meditation as part of my spiritual journey, journeying with Lorna has opened up so much more for me to explore and provided an alternative way to seek guidance. The depth of knowledge she has about the history of shamanism is phenomenal, and her passion for what she does truly shines through. I’ve gained more than I expected from these sessions, and I’m honestly surprised by what has come through for me. The care and attention given during each session, combined with the opportunity to reflect on the experience with Lorna’s guidance and knowledge has been deeply enlightening. I can honestly say that these sessions have been incredibly powerful in bringing forth information about my current circumstances and clarity in ways in which to move forward. It’s been amazing!’
~ Kellie, Lancashire, UK
‘I only had a little knowledge of shamanism when I started my 6 sessions with Lorna, but had already completed a shamanic journey with her within a small group studying mediumship. What an amazing experience! Since then, every journey I have done has been so meaningful. The sessions have addressed very significant areas in my life and I would love to continue with this at some stage. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity and would like to send my heartfelt thanks to you Lorna. I am looking forward to the forthcoming shamanic drum circle too. Highly recommended!’
~ Wendy, Lancashire, UK
‘I was initially uncertain how I would get on with shamanic training. But working with Lorna, I quickly felt at ease. She helped me discover parts of my spirit I never understood before journeying. The experience was truly magical. I’ve continued to confidently explore shamanic journeys on my own thanks to her incredible guidance. I’m so grateful, I feel like lost parts of myself are slowly returning thanks to what I learned during the 6-week training. Thank you so much.’
~ Afka R, Lancashire, UK
‘The six sessions that I had were a really valuable introduction to shamanic practice. Key ideas were explained well, and I really loved each of the journeys undertaken. They provided me with rich insight and felt very meaningful. This was enhanced by the discussions afterwards, and the opportunity to record my journeys with writing and art. I feel that my preferences, needs and interests were honoured, allowing me to find my own path, yet also feel the safety and guidance that comes with having someone else alongside me. Thank you!’ (November, 2024)
~ CF, Lancashire, UK
‘Lorna’s soul guidance sessions are such a valuable source of inspiration and healing. I have gained many insights into how to navigate my spiritual path with strength and positivity using meditation, divination and journey work. I have really enjoyed exploring the wisdom and lore within the stories of the land, and how the messages within the folklore can help us on our life path today. I am feeling so much more confident with my spirit work and I will definitely be continuing with the sessions.’
~ HK, Buckinghamshire, UK
‘Lorna led me through a soul guidance session and it was deeply meaningful and profound. She was kind, understanding, empathetic, and knowledgeable. The session helped me to gain clarity on several things that I had been having difficulties with, and I would urge anyone who is having spiritual problems of any sort to consider having a session.’
~ Autumn B, CT, USA