Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond™
Developed by Michael Harner
Developed by Michael Harner
Participants learn how to deal with the issue of dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. The workshop is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to help others who are in terminal situations or who have already passed on. Learn what happens to human souls after they leave the body, and journey to become familiar with the after-death realms. Practice the classic psychopomp ("conductor of souls") method, including how to find souls of deceased humans who want assistance, and how to guide them out of the Middle World to the Upper or Lower Worlds where they will be supported on their journey.
Prerequisites
Please meet either the in-person prerequisites or the online prerequisites.
What to Bring
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.
Considerations
- This workshop is designed exclusively for people who want to bring shamanic healing work into their practice with others. This training is not designed for people looking for personal healing.
- Participants must be able to successfully journey in the Upper, Lower, and Middle Worlds, and have a strong relationship with a Power Animal and/or Teacher from the Upper or Lower Worlds.
Notes
- 13 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.
- Successful completion of this workshop is one of the prerequisites for an FSS Gold Certificate of Completion
- Electronic recording, including audio, video, photographic or otherwise, and the use of computers, tablets or cellphones are not permitted during the workshop.
- Tuition discounts are available to FSS members. Please see our FAQ (#19). Not a member? Join us!
Related Podcast Episodes
Podcast Episode #2
"Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond™ with Bob Ulicny." In this episode, Kerri talks with Bob Ulicny about his transformative journey into core shamanism. Bob shares his early experiences with nature, his emotional struggles as a paramedic, and how shamanism provided him with a path to healing and acceptance.
Podcast Episode #6
"Profound, that's the word I would use. I had some of the most intense journeying I've ever had, and learned so much about the universe, our role in it, and have such a greater understanding of souls than ever before."
"I witnessed a vision in this workshop unlike anything I have witnessed in 50 years of searching, so powerful that it still makes me quiver. I attend these FSS trainings solely for the wise knowledge only and no other motive. Wise knowledge indeed it is."
Workshop Schedule
Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond™
| Date | Location / Time | Instructor | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 26—Sep 27, 2026 |
Santa Barbara, California |
Nikki Sherwood Details & Registration |
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Oct 10—Oct 11, 2026 |
East Hartford, Connecticut |
Alex Solomon Details & Registration |
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Oct 24—Oct 25, 2026 |
Calgary, Alberta |
Wade Prpich Details & Registration |
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Oct 24—Oct 25, 2026 |
Quebec City, Quebec |
13 FSS CE credits |
Vikki Walker |
Oct 31—Nov 1, 2026 |
Ottawa, Ontario |
Catherine Hughes Details & Registration |
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Oct 31—Nov 1, 2026 |
Portland, Oregon |
Ken Glowacki Details & Registration |
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Nov 28—Nov 29, 2026 |
Toronto, Ontario |
Catherine Hughes Details & Registration |
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Nov 28—Nov 29, 2026 |
Wall, New Jersey |
Elaine Egidio Details & Registration |
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Dec 12—Dec 13, 2026 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Taught in Spanish, en Español |
Gerardo Roemer Tel: +54 911 56961783 |
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.