A beautifully-written spiritual memoir that has extraordinary insight into shamanism
Ya'Acov Darling Khan is a modern-day shaman, who has studied and
practiced with many gifted teachers around the world. He has
studied with healers and shamans from the Amazon to the Arctic
Circle, including an 18-year apprenticeship with Gabrielle Roth. He
has been recognized as a practicing shaman (i.e. traditional
healer) by Elder Shamans from the Sami (European tradition), and
Achuar and Sapara peoples of the Amazon. He is the Co-Founder of
Movement Medicine and the Co-Director of the School of Movement
Medicine.
www.schoolofmovementmedicine.com
‘Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart is a magnificent
adventure story that travels like an arrow right into the heart of
what it means to be a conscious human being. Like all stories told
with unflinching honesty and humility, this one has the potential
to heal the reader, and help him or her remember who they really
truly are.’
Dr Christiane Northrup, New
York Times bestselling author of
Goddesses Never Age and Women’s Bodies,
Women’s Wisdom
‘Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart charts the journey of a
young man treading the path of an ancient vocation in a modern
world. In his wise, funny and tender book, Ya’Acov Darling Khan
writes of his teachers and experiences with compelling generosity
and practicality, and lessons abound. Shamanic teaching that is
accessible and divine.’
Sophie Dahl, author
‘Ya’Acov Darling Khan has written an exquisite and important book
that places the great and deep work of shamanism in its rightful
context in this critical time in human history. For too long,
shamanism has been seen as a left-field weekend pastime that is
divorced from the challenges that we face as a species. Ya’Acov’s
story of his 30-year initiation into the shaman’s world is an
invitation for us to look deeply into what matters most to us and
to find the courage to live from this place. Ya’Acov’s book is
vital for all of us who are ready to find the passion, dedication
and courage to bring our visions to Earth and to leave a legacy for
our descendants that we can be proud of.’
Lynne Twist, Co-founder of the Pachamama
Alliance and author of
The Soul of Money
‘An important shamanic ritual involves “dismembering and
remembering” – releasing dysfunctional patterns of thought and
behaviour in order to embrace beneficial new ones. Through this
beautiful book Ya’Acov offers that ritual for a world of humans who
need to rebalance and remember themselves and their relationship
with all else. He sings the shapeshifter’s song; that song awakens
a new dream, it manifests a new reality.’
John Perkins, New
York Times bestselling author
‘As our world rocks with each new onslaught of unresolved human
pain, there comes a bright light to remind us that we have
resources far beyond our own: that we have help if we ask for it
and that help is transformative. Written with integrity,
authenticity and the flowing, addictive poetry of a born
storyteller, Ya’Acov’s book is a must-read for anyone who seeks to
share in the bounty of the greater spirits of this world and
beyond. Ya’Acov’s journey as a shaman began long before the
current fashion for all things shamanic. When it comes to
spirituality, many people talk the talk, but few actually embody
the teachings in their day-to-day life.’
Manda Scott, teacher of shamanic
dreaming and author of the
Boudica series and Into the Fire
‘Ya’Acov Darling Khan’s journey reveals the hard path that goes
from a sincere but innocent day-dreaming about shamanism, to the
struggles, doubts, failure and eventual victories to be found for
those who travel far enough and persist for long enough to discover
the secrets of shifting consciousness, and then bring them back to
the world of our everyday affairs. What I love about him and
the journey he shares in this book is that his passion for the
Spirit has always been so strong, and was not broken when
ego-driven fantasies were shattered again and again by the
bitter-sweet kiss of everyday reality.’
Victor Sanchez, researcher, author,
teacher and founder of El Arte
de Vivir A Propósito (The Art of
Living Purposefully) and toltecas.org
‘Ya’Acov is a medicine man of the highest integrity. His shamanic
skill and embodiment transcend culture to reach the universal place
of humanity and spirit. One doesn’t declare oneself a shaman, the
people do. When we are in the rainforest together, the indigenous
people line up for healings with Ya’Acov, who works side by side
with the elder tribal shaman. In his book, Ya’Acov demystifies
the original vocation, one often shrouded in misperceptions and
aggrandizement in modern times. As our current systems and
structures break down, more and more people are turning to the
ancient shamanic worldview of interconnectivity and meaning. Jaguar
in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart provides a blueprint for how to
authentically walk the path.’
David Tucker, Pachamama Journeys Director
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