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Ancient Healing Arts for Your Modern Life – Shaman Jorge Hachumak : 968

Aug 18, 2022

Jorge Hachumak, a Peruvian shaman and author, shares his fascinating journey blending ancient healing arts with modern perspectives. He discusses the profound connections between shamanism, consciousness, and nature. Hachumak sheds light on the transformative powers of plant medicine, particularly ayahuasca, emphasizing the need for respect and caution in ceremonies. He also addresses the dangers of unqualified healers and the importance of bridging science with ancient wisdom, offering insights into holistic health practices and spiritual growth.

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ANECDOTE

Early Signs of Connection

Jorge Hachumak's childhood involved communicating with nature, like greeting the beach and waves.
He didn't initially connect this with shamanism, but later recognized it as a potential early sign.

ANECDOTE

Dave Asprey's Ayahuasca Experience

Dave Asprey shares his experience seeking ayahuasca in Cusco, Peru.
He eventually found a Northern shaman practicing in the region for a traditional ceremony.

INSIGHT

The Path to Shamanism

Jorge's shamanic path began unexpectedly when elders offered to teach him after observing his commitment to healing.
This highlights the importance of dedication and service in attracting mentors and opportunities.

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IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...

… you’ll learn about shamanism, “spiritual minimalism” and how traditional healing arts connect so profoundly to the natural world. This conversation also explores distinct themes of consciousness, the soul, and deep respect for plant medicine and Ayahuasca ceremony.

The guest, Shaman Jorge Hachumak, is a Peruvian of Spanish descent who’s made a winding journey into shamanism as a healer. After receiving a European education, he became a practitioner of Chinese Qigong in old Lima’s (Peru) China Town. After a successful career in tai chi competition, he worked with elderly patients in hospitals in Northern Peru.

During this time, he was taken under the wing of native shamans, witches and herbalists who spent years teaching him the ancient healings. He learned ancient Peruvian medicine arts (not from the Incas, but from the North Coast and the Northern jungle of the Amazon).

He now moves seamlessly between perspectives, having one foot firmly in the rational, scientific world and another in the spirit world.

“The ancient healing arts are deep and expansive—you never stop learning, and what you learn in a lifetime will always be a small fraction of what is available to learn,” he says in his new book, “Journeying Through the Invisible: The Craft of Healing With, and Beyond, Sacred Plants, as Told by a Peruvian Medicine Man.” “I want to offer a larger picture of the Medicine Craft and to create appreciation for other important aspects that are endangered or still not well-known.”

This larger picture includes influences from science, history, religion and the natural environment.

Shaman Hachumak looks at consciousness as two states that lead to both deep understanding of the healing arts and deep self-reflection:

Suffering Consciousness keeps us stuck in our negative ways
Soul Consciousness is awakened during a ceremony or spiritual moment. Your entire being awakens, and you are shown the way to live according to the dictates of your conscience and the teachings of the spirits.

He also uses his knowledge and experience to broaden people’s understanding of Ayahuasca as a powerful plant medicine. He works to protect Ayahuasca and the traditional ceremony from misuse and exploitation.

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