What is Core Shamanism?
Core shamanism is a way of thinking, a spiritual tradition to help you live in harmony with the natural world, and is based on a framework of agreements evolved from ancient cultures to help put it into practice.
It is a practice, as is yoga, as is meditation. The more you do it, the more skilled you become, and the more you will get out of it, as you continue to apply it to your daily life.
Shamanism is a way of thinking and being, and it has a different meaning for each of us. It’s about learning to be aware of the world around you, and developing a greater understanding of what it represents, and means to you.
We thank Michael Harner, Ph.D, the renowned anthropologist, for the knowledge he gathered over the past six decades, because he has created a way of living and being, that is appropriate to the needs of the Western World in the 21st Century.
He subsequently applied those findings to a training course consisting of ten modules, and called it Core Shamanism. Each advancing the understanding of the principles, and how to apply them in your own life.
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies, in San Francisco, is dedicated to the preservation, study, and teaching of this shamanic knowledge, and makes it available to others, to assist with the welfare of the planet and its people.
The course breaks down into two parts: The Knowledge Series, which defines the basic teachings, and The Healing Series, which shows you how to apply it in a practical way to an effective shamanic healing practice.
For those interested in studying Core Shamanism, the Foundation for Shamanic Studies offers workshops in many countries around the world through the Foundation.
As a member of the teaching faculty, I hold regular workshops from my base in Ontario, Canada.
(All official Shamanic Practitioners have completed the Foundations rigorous (three-year) certification program.)
If you would like more information, or would like to discuss how Shamanic Healing can help you, please contact me
Please note: Shamanism is a spiritual healing aid to support a our wellbeing. It is not intended to substitute advice from your physician, or your health-care professional. I do not diagnose, or treat injuries, or illnesses, nor do I prescribe medications.
