In the shamanism it is believed that part of the human soul is free to leave the body. The soul is the the center of the shamanic healing arts. Shamans change their state of consciousness allowing their free soul to travel and retrieve ancient wisdom and lost power for themselves and their clients.
Because a portion of the soul is free to leave the body it will do so when dreaming, or it will leave the body to protect itself from potentially damaging situations that are emotionally or physically disruptive. In situations of trauma the soul piece may not return to the body on its own, and a shaman must intervene and return the soul essence.
Soul retrieval is an effective way to move through psychological, physical and spiritual pain.