Demánd of spirituality and sciaman practitioner

Abstract (English)

This essay describes some results of a field study carried out in Chile (Araucania) on the experiences of community spiritual activities organized by practitioners.
(Araucania) on the experiences of community spiritual activities organized by practitioners of
chamán. In the country there are several experiences of spirituality of the native populations transferred and translated by the media
translated by external cultural media in the context of the urban middle class. This
study is a first elaboration of exploratory data from an anthropological fieldwork
carried out in Chile between 2016 and 2019. It describes the observation of a community experience
called Encuentro Holistico, organized by a group of social animators of which a
practitioner is part and constitutes the stage of a spiritual path that some people undertake
during the year through periodic meetings. The meeting takes place in an area of ​​Araucanía
at the end of January, where participants gather for at least a week, carrying out different social activities.
socialization activities, including dances and community nights. ElEncuentro is not the only experience of this type
experience of this type that is found in the area; in the Villa Rica area there are
several organizations that offer the opportunity to experience traditional rituals, originating from North America.
originating from North America or Central America adapted to the needs of a middle-class urban population.
urban middle-class. The essay aims to reflect on these celebratory activities and on
the psychological needs to which they respond.