These links focus on classical shamanism or very closely related subjects. We can't judge the quality of New Age or related pages, therefore we have instituted a policy of not linking to any that are heavily New Age, Neo-Pagan or Neo-Wiccan on this page. 
 

Cross-Cultural/Contemporary Shamanism:

The Flight of the Condor 5-star, no-nonsense articles on contemporary shamanism, written by German practioner and friend Aufsteigender Adler. The Three Worlds Website Excellent articles from an Irish perspective on shamanism by another friend of ours. The Foundation for Shamanic Studies Michael Harner's influential organization. Offers supplies, samples of drum and rattle recordings as well as workshop information. Core Shamanism - David Scott Host to the older editions of Spirit Talk (an excellent quarterly newsletter) various other articles of interest, and information on the London Open Drumming Group. Spirit Talk The latest high-quality editions of Karen Kelly's Core Shamanic newsletter, Spirit Talk. Be sure to check out the back editions too. Shamanic Circles Looking for a shamanic circle or considering starting one? The home page of TENDING SACRED CIRCLES provides networking and informational resources. ShamanSouth Self described as a voluntary information clearinghouse for shamanic tools, techniques, training, and shaman-led travel opportunities world-wide. I'd class them as Neo-shamanic, with emphasis on Harner related materials. A lot of good general information.

Historical/Scholarly Approaches:

Shamanic Dimensions Network The work of the late Michael Ripinsky-Naxon, and self-described as "The Premier Site for Ethno-Shamanism" -- not an exageration. Sacred Texts: Shamanism Online library of historical sources, several of which are listed in Eliade's bibliography. Folklore Online newsletter focussing on articles about shamanism, urban legends, ethnomusicology, pareomiology, popular calendar data and folk belief.

Miscellaneous Shamanic Resources:

Spiritual Emergence Network Information, referrals, and support for individuals experiencing difficulty with their psychospiritual growth. Tree of Life Articles by Dutch practioner Daan Van Kampenhout. Especially intersting is his article on shamanic costumes. Ness Mountain Articles on shamanic and family therapy in theory and practice Interactive Drumming tutorial by Chris Southall (Best with Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player)

Asiatic Shamanism:

The Last Siberian Shamans Historical information and photographs provided by the Novosibirsk Regional Studies Museum Golomt Center for Shamanist Studies -- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia An in-depth site on contemporary and historical Siberian shamanism. The Buryat Home Page Shamanism, Folklore, and Poetry; visions from the land of Baikal and the Sayan Mountains. Provides important cultural context for the Golomt site mentioned above.

Nordic Shamanism:

SCANDINAVIAN CENTER FOR SHAMANIC STUDIES Jonathan Horwitz and Annette Høst. Articles on contemporary and Nordic shamanic practices, as well as a calendar of courses available in Europe and Denmark. The Seidhman Rants Wonderful grumpy and informative rants from an American Asatru Seidhman -definitely worth a read.

South American Shamanism:

Deoxy.org "this is rock medicine, the talking tree, the singing water" South American Ayahuasca Practice Sacharuna Offers online workshops, videos, and supplies, as well as an online library of scholarly articles.

African Diasporic Traditions:

Note: There is some debate as to whether these religions should properly be classified as "shamanic", but no doubt that they are ecstatic. Studying them reveals deep insights on the nature of shamanic ecstasy and Spirits. The VODOU Page Mambo Racine Sans Bout explains the ecstatic religion of Haitian Vodou. OrishaNet Information on Santeria, another ecstatic religion with African roots.