Yum Vaj, Thaj Tshuaj Ntsuab - Herbal Altar
Herbal and medicinal healing holds significant importance in our Hmong culture. It is the oldest form of healing, surpassing shamanism...
Accepting Qhua Neeb (Shaman Spirits)
A lot of people have asked me how I came to accept my shaman destiny, or how difficult was it to accept it. And to be honest, there never...
Khaub Ncaws Laus - Traditional Hmong Funeral Clothing
Traditional Hmong funeral clothing, also known as "Khaub Ncaws Laus" varies depending on the specific Hmong cultural subgroup and...
Dab Tos Kuv Mus Ua Neeb Lawm - I Left with Them
2/11/24 These strange Hmong men came knocking on my door in the middle of the night. I let them in, and they said, "Koj txiv neeb txiv...
Traditional & Modern Hmong Shaman
In the Hmong culture, the traditional Hmong shaman lineage is called, "Neeb Txwv Zeej, Txwv Txoob." This type of lineage is ancestral,...