The Wisdom of Shamans: Exploring Cave and Cosmos™
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In 1980, Michael Harner blazed the trail for the worldwide revival of shamanism with his seminal classic The Way of the Shaman. In 2013, Dr. Harner published the long-awaited sequel, Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality. This work draws from a lifetime of research, experimentation, and personal and students’ experiences. Using Cave and Cosmos as a reference and guide, we will learn from Michael Harner's masterwork. Deepen and expand your shamanic knowledge and gain in spiritual power, through group discussion, journeying, and experiential exercises. For those new to shamanism and experienced practitioners.
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®
- Computer, tablet, or smartphone (for Zoom videoconferencing)
- Headphones, headset, or ear buds (recommended)
- A copy of the book Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality
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
- 14 FSS Continuing Education (CE) Credits are available.
- Electronic recording, including audio, video, photographic or otherwise, is not permitted during the workshop.
- Tuition discounts for online workshops are available to FSS Members (provided during registration): 7-hour ($10); 10.5 hour ($15); 14-hour ($20). 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.
"I highly recommend this workshop for those beginning on their path with the Foundation and also for those who have many decades of experience and might be looking to reconnect, rekindle, reinvigorate and confirm their deep passion for Dr. Michael Harner's work."
“Re-reading the material with an instructor and fellow students provided the opportunity to question what I did know, take notes that were important to my understanding, and discuss both during our sessions.”
“Fabulous. Powerful.”
Workshop Schedule
The Wisdom of Shamans (online)
| Date | Location / Time | Instructor | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 14—Feb 25, 2026 |
East EST Jan 14 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.