Curanderismo Soul Retrieval by Erika Buenaflor | Mesoamerican Healing & Shamanic Practices

Explore the traditional practice of soul retrieval through the lens of Mesoamerican curanderismo in Curanderismo Soul Retrieval by Erika Buenaflor. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience working with contemporary Mesoamerican curanderos and curanderas, as well as her study of Mexica and Maya healing traditions, Buenaflor presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to this spiritual practice.

The book explores the traditional concept of the soul as sacred energy and the belief that fragments of this energy may become lost following trauma, stress, or challenging life experiences. Buenaflor guides readers through practices intended to locate, welcome, and reintegrate these soul fragments.

Central to the book are the five Mesoamerican cardinal directions—South, West, North, East, and Center—and their roles within the soul retrieval process. Readers are also introduced to the Underworld, Middleworld, and Upperworld and traditional methods for navigating these non-ordinary spiritual realms.

Practices explored include shamanic breathwork, trance journeying, dance, sounding and toning techniques, hand postures, contemplative exercises, pressure-point work, and connecting with animal guardians.

Topics include:

• Curanderismo and Mesoamerican healing traditions
• Traditional soul retrieval practices
• Mexica and Maya spiritual traditions
• The five Mesoamerican cardinal directions
• Underworld, Middleworld, and Upperworld journeying
• Shamanic breathwork and trance techniques
• Soul diagnosis and reintegration
• Animal guardians and spiritual guidance
• Practices associated with trauma and sacred energy
• Contemplative and spiritual exercises

Curanderismo Soul Retrieval offers an in-depth exploration of ancestral healing, curanderismo, Mesoamerican spirituality, shamanic journeying, and traditional concepts of soul restoration for readers seeking to understand these practices and their cultural and spiritual foundations.

Author: Erika Buenaflor
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Language: English