During times of severe shock or trauma our essence can take flight from the body. This is a natural way for the body, mind, spirit, to protect itself from pain and suffering. This loss is, in actuality, a spiritual illness that can have a long-lasting impact on mind and body if not retrieved. Some common symptoms of soul loss are depression, autoimmune problems, lingering grief, post traumatic stress and an overwhelming feeling of emptiness, suicidal tendencies, as well as substance abuse and an inability to move forward in many areas of one’s life. It may also be that a past lover or unsettled relationship may have carried away one's soul or a critical portion of one's soul. A Shaman by traveling in an altered state  outside time and space can gain access to the 'invisible worlds' beyond ordinary reality. It is here that the Shaman is able to capture the lost essence and usher in a safe return. I reach this state through Shamanic meditation and harmonic toning.