

What is a shaman?
A shaman is someone with the ability to move between the visible world of form and matter and the invisible world of energy and spirits.
For me this ability has the purpose of asking questions and bringing the answers back to help and heal things in this reality.
Shamanism is a spiritual practice, not a religious one. Shamanism is the belief in the first-hand, direct experiences of the supernatural, whereas Religion is the belief in the supernatural experiences of someone else.
A modern-day shaman
bridges the ancient and the contemporary,
guiding others with wisdom, love,
and a profound connection to the unseen.
They inspire us to see the world differently,
to recognise the sacred in the everyday,
and to dream a new world into being.
Imagine stepping into a world where the boundaries between the seen and unseen blur, where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding. This is the world of a modern-day shaman, a person of profound knowledge and power. But what does it mean to be a shaman today?
Let me take you on a journey to understand this timeless role.
A modern-day shaman is someone who holds and wields power and knowledge in service to others. We understand that love is the organising principle of the universe, and with this love, we help dream the world into being, knowing that creation is an ongoing process. Shamans remain deeply connected to nature, never having left the garden, seeing everything as infused with spirit and life.
We perceive the universe's organising principles, the Archetypes, and live in service to all beings and the earth. With a high sense of ethics, shamans work through intent, facing and embracing the shadow aspects of themselves and the collective. We create and hold sacred space, allowing for transformation and healing, yet remain unattached to specific outcomes.
Shamans recognise the dual nature of power. We understand that it can both heal and destroy, so we use it with great care. We work with the energetic essence of life, believing that their presence and intention can create significant shifts in the world. We also understand that our purpose goes beyond everyday tasks; it includes nurturing our inner divinity and light.
Living in harmony with the universe, shamans see every event as interconnected and meaningful. We know that unlearned lessons often repeat themselves, manifesting as patterns in our lives. We believe that thoughts direct energy and energy shapes matter. While willpower seeks to control, intent involves surrendering to the flow of life. Shamans see the universe as a supportive force, helping us on our journeys, with reality shaped by deeper truths we are yet to fully understand.
Shamans find confirmation in nature and synchronistic events, interpreting signs and omens as guidance. I know that when I call upon spirit, spirit answers, and when spirit calls, I must respond.

John Paul EagleHeart
Shaman, Site-whisperer, & Creative Visionary
John Paul EagleHeart guides the spiritually curious into transformational experiences, bridging the gap between the seen and unseen,
and fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
I have been a practicing Shaman since 1987, dedicating my life to creating profound connections between the natural and spiritual worlds. Known for my work as a ceremony man and site whisperer, I have travelled the globe, living, working, and creating ceremonies in the US, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Bali, Peru, Costa Rica, SouthAfrica, and Australia. I was trained in traditional Native American /Canadian Shamanism by a diverse group of Medicine men, women, and Grandmothers.
As part of my initiation I was also formally initiated into the spiritual council of the 44 Grandmothers. These spirits serve as my personal guides and counsellors, instrumental in my work at sacred sites. As a sacred New Moon pipe carrier and teacher of the Medicine Wheel, I lead Sweat Lodge ceremonies and facilitates conversations with the council of 44 Grandmothers for others.
In addition to my shamanic practices, I am also a theatre and film director, blending my artistic talents with my spiritual insights. An exciting collaborative international documentary series, "The Shaman and the Stones," follows a team of scientists and wisdom bearers, along with myself, to sacred sites around the world, where we connect with the site and the spirits of these places to uncover their mysteries, purposes, and unique ways to experience them in the present dimension.
My multifaceted career extends into the arts community as the CEO and Chief Alchemist of the Auspicious Arts Incubator, where I help artists create sustainable businesses.
I am also an author. The story "My Tree Teacher," chronicles the relationship with my current teacher, an 80-year-old Golden Elm Tree named Tim, published by Sacred Stories. There are many lessons from Tim HERE