The Way of the Shaman®

The Basic Introductory Workshop - Developed by Michael Harner

Drum, beater, rocks, feather

The Basic Introductory Workshop - Developed by Michael Harner

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Core Shamanism, with particular emphasis on the classic shamanic journey. The shamanic journey is a remarkable visionary method used to access nonordinary reality for healing, problem-solving, knowledge, and spiritual power.

Workshop participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by drumming and other traditional techniques, and will learn how to meet and work with their spirit teachers and power animals. The workshop includes a summary of the primary shamanic healing methods, and emphasizes the need for contemporary practitioners of this ancient and powerful spiritual discipline for healing ourselves, others, and our Earth.

 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)
  • A rough-surfaced, grapefruit-sized rock (not a crystal)

 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
"This was one of the most life-changing experiences of my life. I had felt drawn to shamanism for a while, but I certainly did not expect such a deeply transformational experience!"

“I would recommend this workshop to anyone wanting to learn about shamanism and get hands on experience.”

“Totally Awesome! Fun, expansionary and perfectly harmonious. Love the experiential orientation.”

Workshop Schedule

The Way of the Shaman The Basics

 
 
 
 
 
DateLocation / TimeInstructorContact

Apr 26—Apr 27, 2025

Lakefield, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

Apr 26—Apr 27, 2025

East Hartford, Connecticut

Alex Solomon

13 FSS CE credits

Alex Solomon


Details & Registration

Apr 26—Apr 27, 2025

Calgary, Alberta

Wade Prpich

13 FSS CE credits

Wade Prpich


Tel: (403) 483-7240
Details & Registration

May 3—May 4, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

May 3—May 4, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

May 3—May 4, 2025

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kerri Husman

13 FSS CE credits

Kerri Husman


Tel: 866-425-8066
Details & Registration

May 8—May 9, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

May 10—May 11, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

May 17—May 18, 2025

Santa Cruz, California

Narrye Caldwell

13 FSS CE credits

Narrye Caldwell


Details & Registration

May 24—May 25, 2025

Windsor, Ontario

Robert Ulicny

13 FSS CE credits

Robert Ulicny


Details & Registration

May 31—Jun 1, 2025

Ottawa, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

May 31—Jun 1, 2025

Quebec City, Quebec

Vikki Walker

13 FSS CE credits
In French

Vikki Walker


Jun 7—Jun 8, 2025

San Diego, California

Juan-Carlos Safa

13 FSS CE credits

Juan-Carlos Safa


Details & Registration

Jun 7—Jun 8, 2025

Montevideo, Uruguay

Graciela Quinteiro

Graciela Quinteiro


Tel: +54 911 5824 6146

Jun 21—Jun 22, 2025

Hartsville, South Carolina

Sharon Licata

13 FSS CE credits

Sharon Licata


Details & Registration

Jun 28—Jun 29, 2025

Idyllwild/Palm Springs, California

Juan-Carlos Safa

13 FSS CE credits

Juan-Carlos Safa


Details & Registration

Jun 28—Jun 29, 2025

Montreal, Quebec

Vikki Walker

13 FSS CE credits
In French with English translation

Vikki Walker


Jul 19—Jul 20, 2025

Washington, DC Area

Dana Robinson

13 FSS CE credits

Dana Robinson


Details & Registration

Aug 2—Aug 3, 2025

Pacifica, California

Antoinette Cresci de la Torre

13 FSS CE credits

Antoinette Cresci de la Torre


Details & Registration

Aug 9—Aug 10, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

Aug 9—Aug 10, 2025

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Timothy Cope

13 FSS CE credits

Timothy Cope


Details & Registration

Aug 23—Aug 24, 2025

Santa Barbara, California

Nikki Sherwood

13 FSS CE credits

Nikki Sherwood


Sep 6—Sep 7, 2025

Montreal, Quebec

Vikki Walker

13 FSS CE credits
In French with English translation

Vikki Walker


Sep 6—Sep 7, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Gerardo Roemer


Tel: +54 911 56961783

Sep 13—Sep 14, 2025

Windsor, Ontario

Robert Ulicny

13 FSS CE credits

Robert Ulicny


Details & Registration

Sep 20—Sep 21, 2025

Toronto, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

Sep 20—Sep 21, 2025

Calgary, Alberta

Wade Prpich

13 FSS CE credits

Wade Prpich


Tel: (403) 483-7240
Details & Registration

Sep 27—Sep 28, 2025

Ottawa, Ontario

Catherine Hughes

13 FSS CE credits

Catherine Hughes


Details & Registration

Oct 11—Oct 12, 2025

Mexico City, Mexico

Gerardo Roemer

Taught in Spanish, en Español

Rajaram Saavedra


Tel: +52 55 2699 6588

Oct 25—Oct 26, 2025

Soquel, California

Narrye Caldwell

13 FSS CE credits

Narrye Caldwell


Nov 1—Nov 2, 2025

Santa Barbara, California

Nikki Sherwood

13 FSS CE credits

Nikki Sherwood


Nov 15—Nov 16, 2025

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dana Robinson

13 FSS CE credits

Dana Robinson


Details & Registration

Nov 15—Nov 16, 2025

Calgary, Alberta

Wade Prpich

13 FSS CE credits

Wade Prpich


Tel: (403) 483-7240
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.

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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.