Author Archives: Mara

About Mara

Mara Bishop, M.S., Th.M., C.S.C., is an intuitive consultant, shamanic practitioner, teacher, author, and artist. She is the owner of WholeSpirit. In her private practice, Mara combines intuitive consultations, shamanic healing, shamanic counseling, Reiki, and Healing with Spiritual Light. Her Personal Evolution Counseling™ provides each client with an integrated approach to spiritual healing, personal growth and emotional well-being. Her book, Inner Divinity: Crafting Your Life with Sacred Intelligence, explores ways to rediscover your "inner divinity," the spirit you were born with which holds your unique key for bringing balance, healing and joy into your life. Mara has worked in the fields of intuition and shamanism since 1995. Mara is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies Three–Year Program in Advanced Shamanism and Shamanic Healing with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman, and Sandra Ingerman’s Teacher Training program in Shamanic Journeying and Healing. She is the only Harner Certified Shamanic Counselor® in North Carolina or neighboring states such as Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Mara is also a Reiki Master, and a founding member of the Society of Shamanic Practitioners. In addition she holds Master's degrees in Energy Medicine and Theology. Mara conducts workshops in core shamanism, intuitive development, and the concepts she developed in her book Inner Divinity, among other topics. She has presented for various programs at Duke University, the Rhine Research Center and at events such as the Body-Mind-Spirit Expo. Feel free to contact Mara and schedule a class or event. She can be reached via her web form.

Fire ceremony ~ Men only!

Had a milestone shamanic journeying class on Friday. The first all male group! What a great bunch of guys. We had an even male/female split for the weekend on Creation & Transformation. Nothing like a fire ceremony to shift our … Continue reading

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New Visions

Preparing for Evolving Shamanism: Creation & Transformation this weekend. What is your vision? Perhaps some new things to draw in and some old things to release? Much to think about today, as individuals and a society. www.WholeSpirit.com

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New Core Shamanic Drumming Circle!

Shamanic Drumming Circle I am happy to announce the beginning of a new core shamanic drumming circle! The last circle I co-founded has been meeting for over ten years. It’s provided the opportunity for a spiritual community to gather and … Continue reading

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Reading Signs and Omens

I’ve had several interesting encounters with the natural world recently that I’m pondering and working to decipher on the spiritual level. Paying attention to our environment offers such a rich field of information. When we ask for guidance, and then … Continue reading

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New Beginnings?

An interesting thing happened to me this week. I was entering an appointment into my calendar on my “smart” phone. The program froze. I closed the program and turned the phone off, thinking a refresh of the system would reset … Continue reading

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OMNIA VINCIT AMOR – Love Conquers All…well at least it makes our brains bigger!

As I was preparing for my Accessing Intuition class today I came across this article about how a mother’s love affects a child’s brain development. We hear a lot about the transformative power of love. Not often do we see it … Continue reading

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Evolving Shamanism ~ Creation & Transformation ~ May 12 & 13, 2012

Evolving Shamanism: Creation & TransformationDate: Saturday and Sunday, May 12 & 13Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: WholeSpirit Center, Durham NC Have you ever wondered how to tap your own ability to create more effectively? Wished you could put some … Continue reading

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Health Benefits from Drumming Circles documented

Shamanic communities have experienced the benefits of drumming together for thousands of years. Researchers have now documented that the benefits of participating in drumming groups extends widely from our bodies, to our mental states, to our relationships with others. Participants … Continue reading

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New Workshop – Accessing Intuition – March 17-18, 2012

Accessing IntuitionDate: Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmLocation: WholeSpirit Center, Durham NC Did you ever “know” something that you couldn’t have known rationally? Are you curious about how this gut instinct can help you … Continue reading

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Peace and Play

During this special and often hectic time of year, I hope you find time for the things that bring joy and meaning into your life. Whether it’s quiet time with family, the glitter of festivities, time to unwind by yourself, … Continue reading

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