Deathwalking:

Helping Them Cross the Bridge

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​Deathwalking, or psychopomping, is the shamanic practice of helping the deceased's soul pass on to the next realm. Despite being an essential aspect of the shaman’s historic and contemporary role, it has been largely overlooked in modern shamanic literature. Deathwalking is an anthology offering ten perspectives on this vital and timeless practice.

Deathwalking features essays from Imelda Almqvist, Kenn Day, Yvonne Ryves, Elen Sentier, Dorothy Abrams, Vani Neelakantan, Janet Gale, Lucya Starza, Danu Forest, and Laura Perry (that's me!).

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I've contributed to quite a few anthologies over the years, but this is the first one I've edited. I really felt there was a need for a book that addresses this subject, so I plunged headlong into the project, accompanied by nine of my fellow authors and shamanic practitioners.

Death and crossing over are uncomfortable topics for many people, but they are an integral part of both everyday life and deep spirituality as well as an important facet of shamanic practice. I hope this book becomes a valuable tool and a doorway to a deeper exploration of this subject.