INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANISM
While traveling on your spiritual journey, doubtless you have encountered the word shaman. Have you ever wondered what it really means? There is basic knowledge that can help you wade through the endless soup of gurus or shamans out there and to discern the true teachers from the scams, sadly an essential skill for all spiritual seekers.
Shamanism is not a religion but a spiritual practice that has existed for tens of thousands of years. It is a universal tradition that transcends cultures and belief systems, based on the core principle that we can all connect with the spirit world and receive guidance directly. Shamans serve as intermediaries between the physical world and the spirit realms, using techniques such as drumming, meditation, and altered states of consciousness to journey to non-ordinary reality.
At the heart of shamanism is the experience of direct revelation, a profound, personal connection with the spirit world that allows you to receive guidance, healing, and wisdom from your spiritual allies, whether they be ancestors, spirit guides, or power animals. Unlike traditional learning through books or teachings, shamanism invites you to access your own spiritual wisdom through first-hand experience.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn about shamanism and its ancient origins and traditional practices across the globe.
Learn simple tools to discern the right teachers for you, saving you from the pitfalls of the spiritual path
Understand the role of the shaman, and how shamans use their connection with the spirit world to heal and guide their communities
Embark on your own shamanic journey, entering a state of consciousness that connects you directly with spirit for personal insight, guidance, and healing.
Access the ancient practice of direct revelation and communicate directly with the spirits to discover your own path of healing.
Offered several times per year. Check our Class Schedule for current offerings.
Shamanism is about personal empowerment and the discovery of your own spiritual path. You don’t need any prior experience to begin - just an open heart and curious mind.
Offered by Sierra. In person participation is strongly advised for this course. Zoom participation by request and approval only.
*please note: there may be distortion in the drum sound for Zoom participants.
$150. Please bring a cloth to use as an eye cover, notebook, & pen. You are welcome to bring lunch with you or visit one of our local shops for a short lunch.
Join us and experience how shamanism can transform the way you see yourself and the world around you, while awakening the power within your soul!