Shamanic Divination in Practice™
The skilled practice of shamanic divination, the process of consulting the spirits for knowledge, is an essential aspect of shamanic healing and of bringing the wisdom of the helping spirits to bear on personal, local, and global issues.
This workshop offers students opportunities to practice methods for contacting their compassionate spirit helpers, particularly through the shamanic journey, and to enhance their abilities to form on-topic questions and interpret the messages received. Participants will also experience classic shamanic ways to build and nurture strong relationships with their own spirits. Note: To experience a variety of shamanic divination practices from around the world, take the in-person Advanced Shamanic Divination Training workshop.
Prerequisites
Please meet either the in-person prerequisites or the online prerequisites.
What to Bring
- Rattle and/or drum
- Notebook and pen for note-taking
- Blindfold, eye covering, bandana, or Mindfold®
- Computer, tablet, or smartphone (for Zoom videoconferencing)
- Headphones, headset, or ear buds (recommended)
- A palm-sized rock (not a crystal), new to you, and preferably found in nature. Remember where you found it so you can return it with respect and thanks.
What to Expect
- All FSS workshops and training programs are experiential, interactive, and participatory. They feature instruction and practice with shamanic methodologies, as well as journeywork, shamanic drumming, group sharing, and small group discussions.
Notes
- 7 FSS Continuing Education (CE) Credits are available.
- Completion of this workshop with an authorized FSS faculty member qualifies participants to take more advanced FSS workshops. NOTE: You must complete all sessions of this workshop to get credit and to meet prerequisites required for more advanced workshops. Please arrange your schedule so that you can be present at all sessions of the training.
- Electronic recording, including audio, video, photographic or otherwise, is not permitted during the workshop.
- Tuition discounts for online workshops are available to FSS members. Please see our online workshops FAQ (#15). Not a member? Join us!
Zoom Videoconferencing Instructions
Online workshops presented by the FSS are interactive and delivered using Zoom video conferencing. All students must participate individually with audio and video enabled. Before your workshop begins, you will receive details from the instructor for joining the Zoom meeting. Please review our Zoom Videoconferencing Instructions for more information and recommended settings.
Before the workshop, select a private, comfortable location where you are unlikely to be disturbed. Please consider the use of headphones or earbuds for an enhanced audio experience, and the use of a computer or tablet for an enhanced video experience. We recommend you connect your device to a power source prior to the workshop, or fully charge your device's battery.
"This workshop is amazing. I am so grateful that FSS is doing these workshops for us. FSS has expanded my experience of life in so many ways, in so many worlds, on so many levels."
"I really enjoyed this workshop. I liked the way I could enjoy the teachings from the comfort of my home, rather than being rushed and exhausted from travelling and preparing to be away from home when I attend a workshop. I found the breakout sessions more intimate, somehow, as it was really face-to-face with a partner."
"I felt we were an intimate group. Zoom works really well and I can take courses that are usually very expensive for me to attend due to flying, accommodations, etc."
Workshop Schedule
Shamanic Divination in Practice (online)
| Date | Location / Time | Instructor | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 7—Dec 7, 2025 |
Central CST 9am-5pm |
Kerri Husman Details & Registration |
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Jan 10—Jan 11, 2026 |
East EST Jan 10 10am-2pm |
Dana Robinson Details & Registration |
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Jan 28—Feb 4, 2026 |
East EST Jan 28 5pm-8:30pm |
Alex Solomon Details & Registration |
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Feb 14—Feb 14, 2026 |
Pacific Canada PST 9am-5pm |
Robbie Priestley Details & Registration |
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Feb 24—Feb 25, 2026 |
Latin America (GMT-3) Feb 24 7pm-10:30pm |
Taught in Spanish, en Español |
Gerardo Roemer |
Feb 28—Mar 1, 2026 |
West PST Feb 28 9am-12:30pm |
Nikki Sherwood Details & Registration |
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Apr 7—Apr 8, 2026 |
Latin America (GMT-3) Apr 7 7pm-10:30pm |
Taught in Spanish, en Español |
Gerardo Roemer |
Apr 8—Apr 22, 2026 |
Central CDT Apr 8 5pm-8:30pm |
Kerri Husman Details & Registration |
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Apr 11—Apr 12, 2026 |
East EDT Apr 11 10am-2pm |
Dana Robinson Details & Registration |
Our workshops are widely recognized as unparalleled in the world.
Originated, researched and developed over nearly 50 years by anthropologist Michael Harner, the pioneer of contemporary shamanism.
Our training offers students the opportunity to learn and practice authentic, powerful, and effective shamanic healing methods to high ethical standards.