It’s a common feeling: a sense of persistent emptiness, a nagging feeling that you’re not quite whole, or a recurring pattern of apathy or fear that you just can’t shake. You may be living your life, but a part of you feels distant, lost, or stuck in the past.

Soul fragmentation is not as uncommon as you think.

In modern language, we might call this dissociation, trauma response, or emotional shutdown. In the ancient, powerful world of shamanism, it is known as soul loss.

If you've experienced deep shock, trauma, grief, or prolonged periods of stress, the shamanic view suggests that a fragment of your vital essence—a part of your soul—may have fled for safety, leaving you spiritually fragmented.

What is Shamanic Soul Loss?

The soul is a collection of essential, life-giving parts. Soul loss occurs when a traumatic event causes a piece of this essence to separate from the body and consciousness as a survival mechanism.

It’s like an inner emergency exit. The soul fragment leaves to avoid feeling the full weight of the pain.

Common causes of soul loss can include:

• Abuse or prolonged trauma (physical, emotional, or psychological).

• Intense grief over the loss of a loved one.

• Sudden shock (e.g., an accident or natural disaster).

• Relationship breakups where a piece of the self was given away.

• Any situation where a person felt powerless and deeply hurt.

The Journey of Soul Retrieval

Soul Retrieval is the core shamanic technique dedicated to healing this spiritual fragmentation. A shamanic practitioner performs a journey into non-ordinary reality to find and retrieve these lost soul parts.

Our souls have many pieces that make a whole.

How a Shaman Finds Your Missing Pieces

The shaman acts as a bridge between the physical world and the spirit world. During the journey, the practitioner may:

• Find the Lost Fragment: They seek out the specific soul part and discover where it went.

• Negotiate and Heal: They communicate with the fragment, offering healing and a safe to return to the present time.

• Bring it Back: The shaman brings the soul piece back into the client.

What Happens After a Soul Retrieval?

The effects of a successful soul retrieval can be subtle or profound, but the end result is a restoration of power and wholeness.

People often experience:

• An increase in energy and vitality.

• The return of a lost memory, talent, or passion.

• Feeling more present in their life, rather than constantly zoning out.

• Healing of chronic apathy or depression.

• A renewed sense of self-love and completeness.

While the soul part is returned, the integration process takes time. The client has the responsibility of welcoming, nurturing, and protecting this reclaimed aspect of their being. It’s the next step on the path toward deep, authentic personal transformation.

Ready to explore the teachings of shamanism and begin your own path to spiritual wholeness? Our online classes can guide you through the initial steps of shamanic journeying.