THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN

This workshop is the prerequisite for all other FSS (Foundation for Shamanic Studies) workshops and training courses.  

It is the Basic workshop in core Shamanism. During this experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal and near-universal basic methods of the shaman to enter non-ordinary reality for problem-solving and healing. Particular emphasis is placed 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 healing.  They are provided with methods to discover, and study with, their own individual power animals and spirit teachers in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice.  They learn how the journey is utilized for divination and to restore spiritual power and health, and how shamanism can be applied in contemporary daily life to help heal oneself, others, and the Planet.

Please bring a rattle or a drum if you have one.  Wear comfortable clothing, warm socks, and bring a bandanna, cushion and/or blanket, a rough-surfaced rock approximately the size of a grapefruit, and a pen and notebook to record your journeys.

Completion of the workshop qualifies participants to take more advanced workshops and training courses with Michael Harner and other faculty members of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

The standard format for this course is day only, running from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday and Sunday. This includes a light lunch both days. The day only version of the course costs the standard FSS tuition of $185 plus GST (half tuition for registered aboriginals). The deposit for the day course is $65. 

Here at Tanglefoot Lodge, we are pleased to be able to offer an optional residential version of the course. This version includes tuition, all meals and accommodations as well as background evening activities such as drum circles, sweat lodge ceremonies, bonfires, communing with nature/hikes/skiing and relaxation at the lodge. The residential version is only $250 plus GST (Saturday night only) or $285 plus GST (Friday and Saturday nights). The deposit is $100. There are limited residential spaces so make sure to reserve one early!