During the Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal, near-universal, and common methods of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Particular emphasis is on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream. Participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by drumming and other techniques for experiencing the shamanic state of consciousness and for awakening dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with Nature.
Practice includes comparisons by participants of their discoveries in shamanic journeys as well as being introduced to shamanic divination and healing. They are also provided with methods for journeying to meet and study with their own individual spirit helpers in nonordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. Participants learn how the journey is utilized to restore spiritual power and health, and how shamanism can be applied in contemporary daily life to help heal oneself, others, and the Planet.
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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 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!
A three-session follow up to provide more experience in the practices taught in this workshop may be offered by the FSS Faculty member in your area. Please contact your instructor directly if you are interested.
"This was probably the best 'intro to' workshop I have ever experienced in any discipline. Most intro classes are not challenging and leave the participants wondering 'what did I really learn that I can take home.' This class left the participants empowered, and feeling confident in the skills they practiced in class."
"We were given so much in just one weekend. The workshop was supported by very clear explanations, background, concepts and discussion, and the emphasis was on the student experiencing for themselves their own ability to do the practices."
"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 am filled with gratitude to the teacher and the FSS for offering such training!"
"I just completed this workshop again, after taking it almost 40 years ago from Michael Harner in Santa Fe at Sunrise Springs. The two workshops were very similar in content. The workshop re-introduced me to the fundamentals of journeying, so we begin again a bit further along the spiral. There is something comforting about a tradition that is slow to adopt changes."
“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.”
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The Way of the Shaman The Basics
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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Electronic recording of audio, video or images is not permitted.