Barbara Meiklejohn-Free: The UK’s Leading Shamanic Practitioner
Introduction
Barbara Meiklejohn-Free is a shamanic practitioner, author, teacher, and musician recognized for her expertise in ancestral healing, spiritual wisdom, and shamanic traditions. With decades of experience, she integrates practical techniques with ancient knowledge, making shamanic practices accessible for contemporary seekers.
Early Experiences & Path to Shamanism
From an early age, Barbara displayed a strong connection to intuitive insights and spirit communication. These experiences led her to explore traditional wisdom systems, learning directly from indigenous elders and spiritual teachers. Her approach is based on experiential learning, combining ritual, ceremony, and deep connection with nature to facilitate transformation.
Her knowledge incorporates Celtic, Native American, and South American shamanic practices, focusing on how ancestral traditions influence personal healing in modern times.
Shamanic Practices & Teaching Methods
Barbara’s work is centered on practical application of shamanic principles, ensuring that learners can integrate these teachings into daily life. Her expertise includes:
- Shamanic Journeying – Guided techniques for accessing spiritual wisdom
- Soul Retrieval & Ancestral Healing – Methods for restoring balance and personal power
- Past-Life Regression – Exploring the influence of past experiences on present reality
- Ritual & Ceremony – Structured approaches to honoring nature’s cycles
Barbara provides structured workshops, mentorship programs, and ceremonial retreats, designed to help individuals develop spiritual awareness through guided experiences. She regularly leads events at The Mind Body Spirit Festival and The College of Psychic Studies.
Books & Written Works
As an author, Barbara has written extensively on shamanic healing, spiritual development, and ancestral wisdom. Her books include:
- 📖 The Shaman Within – A guide to unlocking innate spiritual abilities
- 📖 The Book of Destiny – Understanding life purpose through ancient wisdom
- 📖 The Shamanic Handbook – Practical exercises for integrating shamanic practices
- 📖 The Sacred Sites Oracle – Connecting with sacred landscapes for guidance
Her books offer step-by-step instructions, case studies, and structured exercises to support spiritual growth.
Music & Sound Healing
Barbara also explores sound as a healing tool, incorporating drumming, chanting, and vibrational therapy into her work. Her music is designed to induce meditative states, allowing individuals to deepen their spiritual connection through rhythm and sound.
Approach to Teaching & Modern Integration
Barbara’s methodology is practical, structured, and experience-based. She emphasizes:
- Direct engagement with ancestral knowledge through ceremony and practice
- A systematic approach to shamanic techniques, making them applicable to daily life
- Blending modern psychology with ancient wisdom to support holistic well-being
Her teachings are grounded in observational learning, guided exercises, and structured progression, ensuring that each concept builds upon the last for clear and actionable understanding.
Current Work & Legacy
Barbara Meiklejohn-Free continues to mentor individuals, teach globally, and write about spiritual wisdom. Her work ensures that ancestral traditions remain accessible, while adapting them for contemporary spiritual seekers.
