Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond™

Developed by Michael Harner

Drum, beater, rocks, feather

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

  • Rattle and/or drum
  • Notebook and pen for note-taking
  • Blindfold, eye covering, bandana, or Mindfold®
  • Comfortable clothing and warm socks
  • Blanket and/or cushion (optional)
  • Packed lunch (optional)

  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!
What Participants Say

"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

 
 
 
 
 
DateLocation / TimeInstructorContact

Mar 7—Mar 8, 2026

Toronto, Ontario

Mira Chen

13 FSS CE credits
In Mandarin

Mira Chen


Details & Registration

Mar 14—Mar 15, 2026

Grover Beach, California

Mujiba Cabugos

13 FSS CE credits

Mujiba Cabugos


Mar 21—Mar 22, 2026

Windsor, Ontario

Robert Ulicny

13 FSS CE credits

Robert Ulicny


Details & Registration

Mar 28—Mar 29, 2026

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kerri Husman

13 FSS CE credits

Kerri Husman


Tel: 866-425-8066
Details & Registration

Apr 4—Apr 5, 2026

Toronto, Ontario

Mira Chen

13 FSS CE credits
In English

Mira Chen


Details & Registration

Apr 18—Apr 19, 2026

Hartsville, South Carolina

Sharon Licata

13 FSS CE credits

Sharon Licata


Details & Registration

May 16—May 17, 2026

Córdoba, Argentina

Silvia Quinteros

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Silvia Quinteros


Tel: +54 9351 2113554

May 30—May 31, 2026

Santa Barbara, California

Nikki Sherwood

13 FSS CE credits

Nikki Sherwood


Details & Registration

May 30—May 31, 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

Aug 7—Aug 8, 2026

Boulder, Colorado

Robbie Staufer

13 FSS CE credits

Robbie Staufer


Details & Registration

Aug 15—Aug 16, 2026

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kerri Husman

13 FSS CE credits

Kerri Husman


Tel: 866-425-8066
Details & Registration

Oct 24—Oct 25, 2026

Calgary, Alberta

Wade Prpich

13 FSS CE credits

Wade Prpich


Details & Registration

Oct 24—Oct 25, 2026

Quebec City, Quebec

Vikki Walker

13 FSS CE credits
In French

Vikki Walker


Oct 31—Nov 1, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

Dec 12—Dec 13, 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

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.

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All Foundation workshops and training programs are based in Michael Harner’s Core Shamanism and are copyrighted. © YYYY The Foundation for Shamanic Studies. All rights reserved. Electronic recording of audio, video or images is not permitted.