Jan 3, 2025
Ethical Considerations in Shamanic Healing By Susan Mokelke, J.D. "Rebirth," Painting by Beth Lenco Introduction In this article I hope to surface some of the issues involved in ethical shamanic healing, as well as to provide some basic guidelines. As with most...
Jul 3, 2022
Archives Shamanic Knowledge Conservatory This unique archive is preserving endangered shamanic knowledge for future generations. Initiated by Michael and Sandra Harner, preservation work has continued for decades. In February 2024, the Foundation secured a dedicated...
Oct 14, 2021
Preservation and Revival of Indigenous Shamanism Helping to preserve shamanism where it is being threatened, and assisting its revival when invited, are critical dimensions of our mission. The Foundation has a network of international Field Associates, specialists in...
Feb 7, 2018
Michael Harner In Memoriam (1929 - 2018) The founder of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Dr. Michael Harner (Michael J. Harner) introduced shamanism and the shamanic drum journey to contemporary life and he is recognized as the world leader in this movement. The...
Feb 7, 2018
About the Foundation for Shamanic Studies Started in 1979 as the Center for Shamanic Studies, the Foundation for Shamanic Studies presents the world’s foremost training programs in shamanism and shamanic healing. They are based on the pioneering work of anthropologist...
Nov 21, 2017
Core Shamanism Core Shamanism consists of the universal, near-universal, and common features of shamanism, together with journeys to other worlds, a distinguishing feature of shamanism. As originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner, the principles of Core...
