“Never work on anyone without consent,” she said. “[Shamans] must be very clear about the nature of their work.”
Nesbeda said the effectiveness of shamanistic practices is often difficult to quantify.
“You’re dealing with the miraculous and the anecdotal,” she said.
Nesbeda will lead five workshops on shamanistic journeywork in upcoming weeks.
One member of the audience, Erik A. Beach ’02, said he was drawn to the presentation after a shamanistic experience of his own in Mexico.
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“I’m very interested in learning more and following up on the ideas,” said Beach, who plans to attend a future workshop.