Michael Harner’s Lost Lectures: Volume 1

Michael Harner’s Lost Lectures: Volume 1 "Shamanism and the World Crisis," Davos, 1983 Introduction In 1983, the International Transpersonal Association Conference was held in Davos, Switzerland. Participants included Michael and Sandra Harner, Frances Vaughan,...

Michael Harner’s Lost Lectures: Volume 2

Michael Harner’s Lost Lectures: Volume 2 "Mystery of Shamanic Dismemberment," Santa Clara, 1995 Forward In 1995, the 14th International Transpersonal Association Conference was held in Santa Clara, California. The theme of the conference was "Spirit in Action:...

Ancestral Work: a Core Shamanism Perspective

Ancestral Work: a Core Shamanism Perspective By Robbie Priestley Introduction Ancestral work generally refers to spiritual practices involving the spirits of deceased ancestors in a family line or cultural group. People sometimes ask if Core Shamanism has methods of...

Shamanic Divination as Spiritual Problem Solving

Shamanic Divination as Spiritual Problem Solving By Susan Mokelke, J.D. iStock.com/Alfadanz Introduction Often when people think of the benefits of shamanism today, what comes to mind is shamanic healing for individuals. When faced with a larger community issue or...

Shamanism and the Intersection of Energy Healing and Psychotherapy

Shamanism and the Intersection of Energy Healing and Psychotherapy By Kerri Husman, MD This article is addressed primarily to practitioners who also offer other energetic and therapeutic modalities, particularly those who are licensed in other healing disciplines....

The Way of the Shaman – A Conversation With Susan Mokelke

The Way of the Shaman – A Conversation With Susan Mokelke By Dave Phillips Susan Mokelke is the President of The Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Since the organisation was established by Michael Harner and Sandra Harner in 1979, it has been at the forefront of...