The Shaman as Psychopomp

Foundation for Shamanic Studies
Faculty Member: Mora File

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

The time between birth and death, is the time we shine our light on all the things we bring into this world to enrich not only ourselves, but also the lives of others.

How we came to be here is a mystery, and how we move on from this life is also a mystery.

But in Western culture moving on to the great mystery tends to be less than magical.

It’s often shrouded in solemnity, and loss, when it could be all embracing, and about moving towards the light in celebration.

Shamanism is concerned with the human soul, with healing during life, and assisting the soul's passage out of the Middle World as it continues on its journey.

A CONDUCTOR OF SOULS

Shamanism can act as: psychopomp, which roughly translates to ‘a conductor of souls.’

A shamanic practitioner is able to guide the soul of a deceased person out of the Middle World to a place where it can receive help in taking the next step.

In this module you will learn what happens to human souls from the core shamanic perspective after it leave the body.

There will also be opportunities to practice how to help the souls of the deceased move from the Middle World to a better place.

GUIDING SOULS TO A BETTER PLACE

And also, how to find a soul in the Middle World that may be stuck, and in need of help. However, in order to do this, we first must obtain the soul's permission to offer shamanic assistance, which we will cover in detail.

You will learn how to guide the soul to a place in the Upper or Lower World, where it will be assisted further on its journey.

As we build power and understanding through our deepening practices, the work of Psychopomp becomes a significant part of your Shamanism practice.

LENGTH OF WORKSHOP:
Times are EST (Eastern Standard Time)

This workshop is in two parts, and takes place over two consecutive days.

ONLINE - LIVE & INTERACTIVE via ZOOM:
This experiential online training is offered via Zoom video conferencing, which is free to individual users.

Instructions on how to use Zoom, and workshop access, will be provided by the instructor following registration.

Participants will see and hear each other, be able to interact in pairs, in small groups, and in circle.

PLEASE BRING:
A notebook and pen to take notes, a rattle, a drum (optional), eye covering (bandanna or other type of blindfold) to block ambient light.

Make sure you have a comfortable chair, or place to sit or lie down for the Journey portion of the workshop.

You might consider using headphones or earbuds for an easier listening experience.

AUDIO / VIDEO SETTINGS:
Please note: Students are required to participate with both audio and video enabled.

Electronic recording of audio, video, and images is not permitted during the workshop.

PREREQUISITE:
To qualify for this review course, participants must have completed the FSS:Shamanism Spirits & Healing.

EDUCATION CREDITS:
Completion of this workshop qualifies for 10.5 FSS Continuing Education Credits. To qualify for education credits, you are required to attend the entire module.

FEE & REGISTRATION:
$255.00 (Canadian) plus tax.

(Payment by cheque, e-transfer or Visa/Debit via PayPal below.)

Includes access to my 3 x monthly online Zoom meet-ups: Healing Review, Drumming Circle, and Community Gathering. The Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event, so make sure you are signed up to receive my Newsletter.

QUESTIONS:
For registration, or payment help contact: Mora File 613-848-9489 or contact me here.

REFUND POLICY:
Full refund up to 14 days prior to each workshop.

PLEASE NOTE:
It is a policy of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies that participants be 18 years of age or older.

THE FOUNDATION FOR SHAMANIC STUDIES:
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DISCLAIMER:
Shamanism is a spiritual healing aid to support your spiritual wellbeing. It’s not intended to substitute advice from your physician, or your health-care professional. I do not diagnose, treat injuries, or illnesses, nor do I prescribe medications. The information is for education purposes, and doesn’t guarantee results of any kind.

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