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
Aug 15-16, 2020
Santa Rosa, California
Beth Beurkens
13 FSS CE credits
Beth Beurkens
(831) 641-7662
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Sep 12-13, 2020
San Diego, California
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa
(619) 990-7435
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Sep 19-20, 2020
Boulder, Colorado
Robbie Staufer
13 FSS CE credits
Robbie Staufer

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Sep 26-27, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area (Palo Alto, CA)
Susan Mokelke
13 FSS CE credits
Noelle Burch

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Oct 10-11, 2020
Seattle, Washington
Denise Paulette
13 FSS CE credits
Denise Paulette
(206) 972-3715
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Oct 17-18, 2020
Portland, Oregon
Denise Paulette
13 FSS CE credits
Denise Paulette
(206) 972-3715
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Nov 28-29, 2020
San Diego, California
Juan-Carlos Safa
13 FSS CE credits
Juan-Carlos Safa
(619) 990-7435
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US Central
Jul 11-12, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota
POSTPONED
Timothy Cope
13 FSS CE credits
Ethan Boatner
(612) 351-1437
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Sep 12-13, 2020
Galveston, Texas
Anthony Rios
13 FSS CE credits
Anthony Rios
(409) 762-6027
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Sep 19-20, 2020
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jo Ann Broder
13 FSS CE credits
Jo Ann Broder
(815) 519-3104
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Oct 10-11, 2020
Nashville, Tennessee
Jo Ann Broder
13 FSS CE credits
Jo Ann Broder
(815) 519-3104
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Oct 24-25, 2020
Rockford, Illinois
Jo Ann Broder
13 FSS CE credits
Jo Ann Broder
(815) 519-3104
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Nov 07-08, 2020
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Timothy Cope
13 FSS CE credits
Ethan Boatner
(612) 351-1437
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Nov 14-15, 2020
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jo Ann Broder
13 FSS CE credits
Jo Ann Broder
(815) 519-3104
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Nov 21-22, 2020
St. Louis, Missouri
Jo Ann Broder
13 FSS CE credits
Jo Ann Broder
(815) 519-3104
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US Eastern
Jul 11-12, 2020
Frederick, Maryland Area
POSTPONED
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson
(410) 820-9977
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Jul 11-12, 2020
Hartsville, South Carolina
POSTPONED
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Jamie Martell
(602) 284-9475
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Jul 25-26, 2020
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTPONED
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Mirela Shipley
(706) 200-8967
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Aug 22-23, 2020
Ridgeway (Midlands area), South Carolina
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Sharon Collings Licata
(803) 920-0122
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Sep 05-06, 2020
Montpelier Area, Vermont
Nan Moss
13 FSS CE credits
Peter Clark
(802) 456-8735
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Sep 12-13, 2020
Asheville, North Carolina
Jack & Marcia Hebrank
13 FSS CE credits
Marcia and Jack Hebrank
(919) 423-3623
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Sep 19-20, 2020
Somerset, Kentucky
Sharon Licata
13 FSS CE credits
Loretta Mounce
(606) 305-9887
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Oct 03-04, 2020
Wilmington, North Carolina
Jack & Marcia Hebrank
13 FSS CE credits
Marcia and Jack Hebrank
(919) 423-3623
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Oct 10-11, 2020
Washington, DC Area
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson
(410) 820-9977
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Oct 10-11, 2020
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Bronwyn Katdare
13 FSS CE credits
Bronwyn Katdare

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Oct 17-18, 2020
New Hope, Pennsylvania Area
Dana Robinson
13 FSS CE credits
Dana Robinson
(410) 820-9977
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Oct 31-Nov 01, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jack & Marcia Hebrank
13 FSS CE credits
Marcia and Jack Hebrank
(919) 423-3623
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Nov 07-08, 2020
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Amara Honeck
13 FSS CE credits
Sue Z.

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Nov 14-15, 2020
Boston, Massachusetts Area
Nan Moss
13 FSS CE credits
Dave Perry
(508) 376-6298
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Dec 05-06, 2020
Durham, North Carolina
Jack & Marcia Hebrank
13 FSS CE credits
Marcia and Jack Hebrank
(919) 423-3623
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Canada
DATE LOCATION / TIME ZONE INSTRUCTOR CONTACT
Jul 04-05, 2020
Calary, Alberta,
Canada
POSTPONED
Wade Prpich
13 FSS CE credits
Wade Prpich
(403) 483-7240
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Jul 11-12, 2020
Windsor, Ontario,
Canada
POSTPONED
Robert Ulicny
13 FSS CE credits
Robert Ulicny
(519 ) 816-2374
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Sep 19-20, 2020
Chicoutimi, Quebec,
Canada
Vikki Walker
13 FSS CE credits
French only
Vikki Walker

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Sep 26-27, 2020
Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
Vikki Walker
13 FSS CE credits
in English and French
Vikki Walker

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Sep 26-27, 2020
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada
Susan Opie
13 FSS CE credits
Susan Opie
(204) 268-3075
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Oct 03-04, 2020
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Wade Prpich
13 FSS CE credits
Wade Prpich
(403) 483-7240
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Nov 14-15, 2020
Napanee, Ontario,
Canada
Mora File
13 FSS CE credits
Mora File
(613) 354-5859
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Nov 28-29, 2020
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Wade Prpich
13 FSS CE credits
Wade Prpich
(403) 483-7240
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Latin America
Aug 01-02, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gerardo Roemer Graciela Quinteiro
(54 911) 15 5824 6146
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Aug 08-09, 2020
Santiago, Chile
Gerardo Roemer Cecilia Espinoza Dobson
(56 9) 7898 8835
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Aug 22-23, 2020
Mendoza, Argentina
Gerardo Roemer Sandra Ferreyra
(54 911) 5062 7474
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Oct 31-Nov 01, 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gerardo Roemer Graciela Quinteiro
(54 911) 15 5824 6146
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Asia
Jul 03-04, 2020
Bali, Indonesia
Kevin Turner Kevin Turner

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Jul 19-20, 2020
Bali, Indonesia
Kevin Turner Kevin Turner

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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.