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OWEN'S SHAMANIC TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES

wen began developing his shamanic expertise in 1982 with the study of indigenous medicine where he learned how to use all the facets of the Natural World to assist in healing. His quest to enhance these abilities led him to study traditional Hawaiian energetic healing. During 13 years of close study with Nelita Póokui Cook-Anderson, a Medical Kahuna (a Hawaiian shaman), he was initiated into her lineage with the name Kaniwaiokeakua — the Sound Spirit Makes Traveling Through Water.






This photo shows Nelita Póokui Anderson performing one of her last rituals in the Heiau at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau. Rising Elk received his Hawaiian Spirit name: Kaniwaiokeakua many years earlier at this same Heiau.

With the popularity of the Hawaiian Islands and their traditions, the interest in the Huna (the ancient practices) has exploded. Much because of this growing interest, the Hawaiians have become more guarded. This made Nelita Póokui Cook-Anderson's instruction even more precious. This study of the healing practices of Anderson's Ku lineage gave Owen a way to co-create magic with the Natural World.

To augment this 13-year training, Owen began working with Guy Lone Eagle Gilleshammer, a lineaged medicine man. Starting in 2001, Owen led a 19-month shamanic training incorporating the work of Amorah Quan Yin in consort with Guy Lone Eagle Gilleshammer and Martha Rainbow Lightning Elk.

Owen continues his shamanic development through his work with a varied group of individuals and the leading of Sweat Lodges for his men's group. His appreciation for the ancient ways deepens every year.

 


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It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not.

— James Gordon, M.D.

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