Andean Shamanism in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: The Application of the Incan Codes in Clinical Practice

Andean Shamanism in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis: The Application of the Incan Codes in Clinical Practice

This fascinating new book is an exploration of the Andean codes, first introduced by the Incan civilization in relation to psychoanalytic theory, woven together with concepts from fractal dynamics and quantum theory to provide a more comprehensive method in psychoanalytic practice. A continuation of Bryon’s decades' worth of exploration on “Incan technology", it examines parallels between the intricate interweaving of Andean principles and the layered complexity of consciousness within a therapeutic setting. The integration of Andean shamanic medicine in psychoanalysis practice offers a framework for dropping into a felt sense of intuitive knowing with deeper sensitivity, while navigating less differentiated areas of the client’s inner world of implicit experience, often the depository for unprocessed trauma. In this synthesis of psychoanalysis and indigenous Andean medicine practices, this book illustrates how the dynamic interplay of energy and psychology, framed within universal laws such as duality, coherence, and rhythm, can guide deeper understanding with the potential for psychic transformation. This important book will be of interest to members of the analytic community, individuals in private practice, graduate students, and anyone curious about the interplay between shamanism, psychoanalysis, and quantum physics. 'This volume represents a rare integration of Western psychology with the ancient healing practices of indigenous Andean medicine. Dr. Bryon integrates Jungian psychology with cutting edge concepts from quantum mechanics, complexity theory, and fractal geometry, to arrive at a fascinating and intellectually provoking work. This work expands on the all-too-prominent polarization between the materialist/reductionist bias versus outright rejection of empirical science in clinical work. The challenge and invitation for the readers is to move away from the binary “either/or” conceptualization of reality and contemplate a wider meta-reductive “both/and” clinical approach, where threads of Jungian depth psychology, relational psychoanalysis, intersubjective and interobjective dynamics interlace with physical and biological sciences, and shamanic wisdom to build a rich tapestry of therapeutic alliance and subjective experience.' Yakov Shapiro , M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Alberta 'Dr. Deborah Bryon has written a powerful, unique, and inspiring book linking Andean Medicine and Shamanism with Jungian psychoanalysis, Hermetic philosophy, and a number of other complex theories. In so doing, she has enriched our understanding of the unconscious in a way that brings light and illumination to the natural world, the Cosmos, and the mythos of the Divine. Her reflection opens a more profound understanding of sacred knowledge, archetypal patterns, and a sense of the Self that links and enriches many traditions.' Stanton Marlan, Ph.D, ABPP, FABP, Author of C.G. Jung and the Alchemical Imagination: Passages into the Mysteries of Psyche and Soul 'In this radiant and daring work, Bryon weaves Andean cosmology and medicine into deep conversation with contemporary psychoanalytic and depth psychological thought. Drawing on her apprenticeship with altomesayoq Adolfo Ttito Condori and her own clinical practice, she offers a soulful model of healing that bridges ancestral wisdom and modern therapeutic insight. This is more than an interdisciplinary study―it’s a heartfelt exploration of what it means to listen across cultures, to heal through resonance, and to meet the psyche where it lives: in myth, body, and spirit. Writing with clarity, humility, and an unmistakable depth of soul, Bryon’s psychological insight is matched only by the warmth and courage of her vision.' William J. Coburn, Ph.D., Psy.D., Founding Editor Emeritus, Psychoanalysis, Self and Context 'The Incan ancestors discovered of codes of wisdom and knowledge about the laws which govern the cosmos that for centuries were hidden. Only those who lived in close connection with celestial dimension were able to manifest them in the physical world. We are now reopening the channels to these codes. This is an introduction to the basic universal codes understood by the ancestors.' Adolfo Ttito Condori , Altomesayoq 'Deborah Bryon offers readers a vivid and compelling portrait of a great Andean healing tradition―heart-open, earth-honoring, and rooted in a sacred vision of the cosmos. She brings to life the role of the paqo (Incan lineage healer) and shows how Andean cosmology and its guiding codes shape conceptions of health, illness, diagnosis, and treatment. These codes―governing energy, vibration, love, and attunement between healer, patient, and cosmos―form the cultural and spiritual framework of this profound healing system. Bryon then masterfully correlates this tradition with contemporary clinical theory, drawing on a wide spectrum of psychoanalytic approaches, Jungian psychology, and the energetics of the psyche―l