In the sixth Woven Energy monologue, Damon talks about Shamanism on the island of Okinawa, drawing parallels with the worldwide Shamanic phenomenon and looking at the details of how the mostly female Okinawan shamans, called Yuta, provide a supportive and nurturing aspect of Okinawan life.
May 25, 2025•59 min
In this special episode special guest martial artist Graham Barlow and Damon examine Bear as a spirit animal in reference to Xing Yi. This is the first of a series covering, at a minimum, all twelve of the spirit animals of Xing Yi, setting some of the ground work for upcoming mainstream Woven Energy episodes on Animal Spirit Dance.
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jul 23, 2024•51 min
Welcome to episode 11 of our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Accumulate (䷈) Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we take a quick look at the upcoming woven energy spirit dance online video course and how you can use the nature of water within the context of your spirit dance. This is the second episode on a series of the 5 elements. The first being episode 70 - The Language of Trees Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode we look at the relationship between mistletoe and the druids and how this provide context to stage 5 shamanic technique. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Dec 19, 2023•58 min
In this episode we look at how and why (from a scientific and shamanic point of view) being amongst the trees is good for our health as well as our shamanic technique. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Oct 30, 2023•53 min
Welcome to episode 10 of our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Prepare (䷏) Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Sep 20, 2023•53 min
In the first monologue for a while we pick up the trail of Shamanic Reiki with an examination of Usui's familiy buddhism, Tendai. Tendai also influenced other strands of energy arts in Japan, as well as Japanese culture more broadly, so this episode sets the scene for the more technique-based monologues to follow in this series. The early origins of the Tendai tradition in India and China are also explored.
Jul 31, 2023•46 min
This week we introduce our listeners to the next stage of spirit dance - The Animal spirit dance. Support us on patreon a get access to the recordings from the gathering of the tribe - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Jun 06, 2023•59 min
Access the recordings from the last gathering of the tribe and more by supporting us on patreon - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy This week we talk about the gathering of the tribe event which took place last week, whether its possible to learn shamansim from a podcast, Terence Mckenna and orings of shamanism. We also talk about the future of the woven energy podcast.
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this special episode of the woven energy podcast, we welcome Sebastian Luttik. Sebastian and his father run a not-for-profit organisation called trees of hope which aims to help the Ukraine crisis by planting trees (along with children and volunteers) in Bucha and Irpin. You can't get much more shamanic than that. Find out more about what they do and if you can, donate to the cause here - https://treesofhope.be
Apr 02, 2023•38 min
Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Grow. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Feb 01, 2023•53 min
Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Await. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Jan 11, 2023•50 min
For our Christmas special the whole woven energy tribe gets together including Josef Sykora, Damon Smith, Graham Barlow, and Tammo Trantow to discuss our growing and various podcasts for you to dive into as well as a deep dive into a few things Christmassy and shamanism related for your Christmas listening pleasure. Have a good-un! Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
his week we dive into an article thats been published in the metro about the latest UK census and why there has been a 10 fold increase in those identifying as Shamans. Suffice to say, this article has some real gems to dive into. Article - https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/29/census-2021-thousands-converting-to-shamanism-in-england-and-wales-17845260/ Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week we answer two questions. What is a Shaman? and is Damon a Shaman? We want to release occasional episodes that are accessible to both newcomers and regulars alike. This is an episode we feel is accessible to newcomers. Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr
Continuing our deep dive into the energy changes of stage 4 shamanic technique. This week - Yield (䷁) Yield is the 2-in-1 pairing along with persist (䷀) Support us on patreon a get extra bits and pieces - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week we continue our dive into the pitfalls of learning shamanism. What problems and issues you may encounter when starting to learn and 'experience' shamanic technique. Support for extra stuff - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week we continue a series we started way back at the beginning of this podcasts life. We take a look at your journey into shamanism and the types of pitfalls you are likely to come across. Support for extra stuff - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
A Woven Energy question and answer session. This time we look at - How to practice chalicity in high stress, limited down time work environments... Indications of success and failure whilst learning shamanic technique... How the seasons weave into shamanism... A look at a shamanic technique practice schedule... How shamanic technique shances as we enter the latter years of life. To ask your own question and get extra stuff - support us at https://patreon.com/wovenenergy...
Oct 18, 2022•57 min
PLEASE NOTE - Apologies for Damon's sound quality this week. We addressed it in the episode but realized only after recording that Damon's mic was not connected. Our official back up recording kit IS better than this normally! :) Normal high standards will resume next episode. This week we complete our deep dive into the energy change - Persist Support for extra stuff - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Sep 13, 2022•58 min
In this episode we look at adding richness to your stage 3 and stage 4 shamanic technique. We aim to cover the energy changes in a practical sense that will help you develop a rich tapestry of changes which directly feed into your shamanic technique. This is advanced and a level of proficiency in stage 3 is required. In this episode we look at the energy change - Persist (䷀) Support us at https://patreon.com/wovenenergy...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
A deep dive into the shamanic technique of Automatic Writing. We look at how to spot real and delusional automatic writing and explore this technique at each level or stage of shamanic technique. Support - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode we explore some of the best moments on the podcast so far... Episodes in order... Episode 01 - What is Shamanism and how to become a shaman Episode 05 - The word 'Spirit' and what it really means Episode 11 - Animism and our hook into the natural world Episode 07 - How do I become a Shaman? - Chalicity Part 1 - Discipline Episode 13 - The Effects of the Miasma on Real Shamanism (The Miasma Part 1) Episode 37 - Shamanism and Psychedelic Drugs! What the new-age gurus don't tell you...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we give an overview of stages 4, 5, 6 and 7 of shamanic technique or how to become a shaman. Support and get extra stuff - https://patreon.com/wovenenergy Visit https://wovenenergy.com
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we continue with our deep dive journey into Stage 4 of shamanic technique. We look at the remaining 4 'core' energy changes through the lens of the mongolian shamanic practice 'Toirun Boochig' Our 4 more 'core' energy changes are as follows... 5. squall / Shoorug 6. Gyre / Airgeldekh 7. Mere / Tengis (Also known as Chirekh) 8. Shard / Tairakh Visit https://wovenenergy.com
Aug 09, 2022•56 min
In this episode we take a look at the shamans staff or stick (sawah in mongol). What it is, what is its purpose and how and why shamans use the sawah to enhance their shamanic technique. Support us and get extra stuff at https://patreon.com/wovenenergy Visit https://wovenenergy.com
Aug 02, 2022•53 min
In this episode we continue our journey into the deep and mysterious subject of Stage 4 of shamanic technique. We look at 4 'core' energy changes to add into your stage 4 weave. These changes add richness and depth to your technique. 1. Jag / Tolhgor 2. Meld / Negdekh 3. Torrent / Tsotolun 4. Kindle / Asaakh Support us and get extra stuff at https://patreon.com/wovenenergy Visit https://wovenenergy.com...
Jul 26, 2022•49 min
In this episode we continue our journey into the deep and mysterious subject of Stage 4 of shamanic technique. Threading and maintaining the energy within the context of stage 4. Visit https://wovenenergy.com
Jul 19, 2022•54 min