Tag Archives: Shamans

Yanomami Death Ritual of Endocannibalism

How one of the most primitive tribes in the world continues to practice endocannibalism as a way to keep its late loved ones "alive"
Posted on July 9, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

The Yanomami tribe, who live spread across 200-250 villages in the Amazon rainforest, practice the traditional death ritual of endocannibalism. This means that loved ones of the person who has died consume his or her flesh as long as he … Continue reading →

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What is the Nature of Sound Healing? An Interview with Silvia Nakkach, Part 1

How sound and music can help to heal psychic wounds
Posted on February 16, 2013 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is the first of a two-part interview with Silvia Nakkach, an innovative, award winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, voice culturist and author. Her specialties include music to aid in the healing process. Founding director of the Vox Mundi Project, an organization … Continue reading →

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