The Way of the Shaman®

The Basic Introductory Workshop - Developed by Michael Harner

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.

Schedule

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

Date	Location / Time	Instructor	Contact
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.

Additional Information

For Educational Purposes

All Foundation workshops and training programs are offered for teaching purposes only and are not for healing or treating any student or participant for any physical or mental condition or illness.

© Copyright

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.