Dedicated to the preservation, study, and teaching of shamanic knowledge for the welfare of the Planet and its inhabitants
We offer a full range of world-class training workshops and programs, both online and in person, beginning with The Shamanic Journey. Discover shamanic knowledge, practice healing methods, and undergo advanced initiations.
We provide access to a growing selection of resources for those interested in learning about shamanism and its fascinating history, including articles, videos, our scholarly journal, shamanic drumming, and much more.
Our diverse community of shamanic enthusiasts welcomes you! We offer regular public community meetings, a membership directory, and many benefits for paid members. Subscribe to our email newsletter and stay informed.
About The Foundation for Shamanic Studies
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies is a nonprofit public 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization dedicated to the preservation, study, and teaching of shamanic knowledge for the welfare of the Planet and its inhabitants.
About Michael Harner
The founder of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, anthropologist Dr. Michael Harner (1929-2018), introduced shamanism and the shamanic drum journey to contemporary life and he is recognized as the world leader in this movement.
The Way of the Shaman®
This classic book on shamanism began the modern shamanic renaissance. Anthropologist and author Michael Harner provides the first handbook on practical shamanism—what it is, where it came from, how you can participate.
About Core Shamanism
Based on Michael Harner's years of research and experimentation, Core Shamanism consists of the universal, near-universal, and common features of shamanism, together with journeys to other worlds.
Shamanic Drumming: Free to Listen!
We are pleased to present Michael Harner's classic shamanic drumming recordings on the official Michael Harner YouTube channel. Both the 15-minute and 30-minute solo drum recordings are available completely free and without ads.
The Way of the Shaman® Documentary
Through a series of interviews, this high-quality documentary movie takes you from Michael's early expeditions as a young anthropologist to the formulation of Core Shamanism and the founding of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
"What's really important about shamanism is that there is another reality you can personally discover... we are not alone."
"The Foundation has had enormous impact, helping people all over the world to make direct contact with the compassionate spirits of another reality, and bring knowledge and healing to our troubled planet. When we travel this road, we come to know the fundamental unity of all things, not as a matter of faith but from our own experience—an understanding that lies at the heart of an enlightened society."