The Shamanic Worldview: Everything is Alive™
Developed by Susan Mokelke
Developed by Susan Mokelke
The shamanic worldview underpins the ethical and effective practice of shamanism. Experiential knowledge of this worldview leads to a profound awareness of the sacred nature of our world and an awakening of compassion, resulting in a deep desire to relieve pain and suffering and restore balance and harmony.
Using journeying and experiential shamanic methods, in this online workshop you will have the opportunity to personally explore and experience the fundamental aspects of the shaman's worldview: Everything is alive and has spirit; unity with the totality of nature; independent spirituality of the shaman; and the implications of these principles related to effective and ethical shamanic healing and divination.
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.
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.
Related Podcast Episodes
Podcast Episode #9
"The Shamanic Worldview: Everything is Alive™ with Dana Robinson." Dana discusses the shamanic worldview, emphasizing the aliveness of all things, the importance of connecting with spirits of objects, and practical exercises to deepen this understanding. The conversation explores personal experiences, cultural insights, and the transformative power of shamanic practices.
"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
The Shamanic Worldview (Online)
| Date | Location / Time | Instructor | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 13—Jun 14, 2026 |
West PDT Jun 13 9am-1pm |
Juan-Carlos Safa Details & Registration |
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Jul 13—Jul 15, 2026 |
Central CDT Jul 13 5pm-8:30pm |
Kerri Husman Details & Registration |
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Jul 22—Jul 29, 2026 |
West PDT Jul 22 1pm-4:30pm |
Narrye Caldwell Details & Registration |
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Oct 6—Oct 8, 2026 |
Southeast EDT Oct 6 9am-12:30pm |
Sharon Licata Details & Registration |
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Oct 24—Oct 25, 2026 |
East EDT Oct 24 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.