The Wisdom of Shamans: Exploring Cave and Cosmos™
In 1980, the late anthropologist Michael Harner blazed the trail for the worldwide revival of shamanism with his seminal classic The Way of the Shaman. Thirty-three years after The Way of the Shaman, Dr. Harner published the long-awaited sequel, Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality (2013). This work draws from a lifetime of his research, experimentation, and personal and students’ experiences. It provides a wealth of information about shamanism and contemporary practice, as well as evidence of the reality of spirits and our ability to connect with these powerful and compassionate beings for knowledge, healing, and transformation.
Using Cave and Cosmos as a reference and guide, we will learn from Michael Harner's masterwork. Deepen and expand your knowledge of shamanism through group discussion, journeying, and experiential exercises. This workshop is for those new to shamanism as well as experienced practitioners who wish to enhance their practice, gain knowledge, and grow in spiritual power.
Zoom Video Conferencing Instructions
This experiential online training taught by FSS faculty members is offered via Zoom video conferencing. Participants will see and hear each other and interact in pairs and small groups, as well as in the full circle. All students must participate with audio and video and access the meeting through their own individual device.
Before your online training you will receive instructions from the workshop instructor for joining the session using Zoom. Meanwhile, we recommend you download these Zoom instructions including information on audio and video 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.
Prerequisites
Please meet either the in-person prerequisites or the online prerequisites.
IN-PERSON
WHAT TO BRING
You will also need a copy of the book Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality
NOTES
- 14 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 (provided during registration): 7-hour ($10); 10.5 hour ($15); 14-hour ($20). Not a member? Join us!
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The Wisdom of Shamans (online)
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.