In this article, I hope to surface some of the issues involved in ethical sharnanic healing, as well as to provide some basic guidelines. As with most decisions involing questions of ethical behavior, this cornmentary is not intended as rigid policy, but rather as a flexible standard to be considered thoughfully and compassionately in each particular case. It is hoped that this might be a starting place for those beginning a shamanic practice, as well as an opportunity for experienced practitioners to deepen their own understanding. opportunity for experienced practitioners to deepen their own understanding.