Way of the Shaman®: The Basics

Developed by Michael Harner

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.

 WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a rattle or a drum, if you have one, a bandana, a cushion (if not provided by instructor) and/or a blanket.

Wear comfortable clothing and warm socks.

A rough-surfaced rock approximately the size of a grapefruit (NOT a crystal).

You will need a pen and notebook to record your journeys.

 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 qualify for further FSS training. Please arrange your schedule so that you can be present at all sessions for both days 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 members.
To register, obtain information, get fees and/or locations for any of the listed workshops, please contact the person or organization listed below as "contact person". The Foundation does not register participants for any of its courses and will refer you to the listed contact for any information beyond that provided here. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

A three-session follow up to provide more experience in the practices taught in the Basic Workshop may be offered by the FSS Faculty member in your area. Please contact your instructor directly if you are interested.

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US Western
DATE LOCATION / TIME ZONE INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
Jun 01-02, 2024
Pacifica, California
Antoinette Cresci de la Torre
13 FSS CE credits
Antoinette Cresci de la Torre

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Jun 08-09, 2024
Seattle, Washington
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa

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Jul 13-14, 2024
San Diego, California
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa

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Aug 24-25, 2024
Santa Barbara, California
Mujiba Cabugos
13 FSS CE credits
Mujiba Cabugos

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Sep 07-08, 2024
Los Angeles, California
Kerry Hart
13 FSS CE credits
Kerry Hart

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Oct 05-06, 2024
Idyllwild/Palm Springs, California
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa

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Oct 19-20, 2024
Phoenix, Arizona
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa

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Oct 26-27, 2024
Soquel (Santa Cruz area), California
Narrye Caldwell
13 FSS CE credits
Narrye Caldwell

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US Central
May 18-19, 2024
Austin, Texas
Anthony Rios
13 FSS CE credits
COURSE FULL
Anthony Rios

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US Eastern
Jul 21-22, 2024
Greenville, South Carolina
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Sharon Licata

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Jul 27-28, 2024
Washington, DC area
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson

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Aug 24-25, 2024
Hartsville, South Carolina
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Sharon Licata

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Sep 07-08, 2024
East Hartford, Connecticut
Alex Solomon
13 FSS CE credits
Alex Solomon

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Oct 19-20, 2024
Washington, DC area
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson

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Nov 02-03, 2024
Doylestown Area, Pennsylvania
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson

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Canada
DATE LOCATION / TIME ZONE INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
Jun 01-02, 2024
Lakefield, Ontario
Catherine Hughes
13 FSS CE credits
Catherine Hughes

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Jun 08-09, 2024
Windsor, Ontario
Robert Ulicny
13 FSS CE credits
Robert Ulicny

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Jun 22-23, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario
Catherine Hughes
13 FSS CE credits
Catherine Hughes

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Aug 17-18, 2024
Montreal, Quebec
Vikki Walker
13 FSS CE credits
In French with English translation
Vikki Walker

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Sep 28-29, 2024
Windsor, Ontario
Robert Ulicny
13 FSS CE credits
Robert Ulicny

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Sep 28-29, 2024
Calgary, Alberta
Wade Prpich
13 FSS CE credits
Wade Prpich
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Oct 19-20, 2024
Montreal, Quebec
Vikki Walker
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In French with English translation
Vikki Walker

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Nov 09-10, 2024
Calgary, Alberta
Wade Prpich
13 FSS CE credits
Wade Prpich
(403) 483-7240
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Latin America
May 25-26, 2024
Montevideo, Uruguay
Graciela Quinteiro Graciela Quinteiro
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Jun 15-16, 2024
Salta, Argentina
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Aug 10-11, 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gerardo Roemer Gerardo Roemer
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Oct 05-06, 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gerardo Roemer Gerardo Roemer
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Oct 12-13, 2024
Leon, Mexico
Gerardo Roemer Nayeli Rugerio
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Asia
Jun 14-15, 2024
Bali, Indonesia
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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.

For Educational Purposes

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

Copyright

All Foundation workshops and training courses are copyrighted and were originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner (except as may be otherwise noted).

Electronic recording of audio, video or images is not permitted.