Workshops and Training in
Shamanism and Shamanic Healing
Welcome to the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS), your source for information and products relating to the study of shamanism and shamanic healing.
Now you can join the thousands each year who take our rigorous training in Core Shamanism, the near universal methods of shamanism without a specific cultural perspective. 200-plus training programs including the Basic Workshop, Shamanic Extraction Healing Training, Shamanic Divination Training, Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond, Soul Retrieval, and Shamanism and the Spirits of Nature, are given each year in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia.
Founded by internationally renowned anthropologist Michael Harner with a three-fold mission to study, to teach, and to preserve shamanism, The Foundation for Shamanic Studies has built a reputation of consistency and excellence by providing effective, quality training in Core Shamanism to interested learners worldwide.
Dr. Harner has been recognized as the pioneer and leader of the revival of shamanism – including bringing the shamanic journey to the Western world – since the early 60's when he chose to immerse himself in tribal spiritual traditions rather than restrict his study to more traditional academic techniques.
Advanced Residential Training Programs
 Originated by Michael Harner and based on years of research, experience, and experimentation, this course is the most advanced training in shamanism and shamanic healing offered by the Foundation. It involves intensive extended training in progressively higher levels of very advanced shamanism, including initiations into rare and little-known practices and principles, and is generally recognized as unparalleled in the world.
Shamanism is the most ancient form of spiritual healing. Yet never has it been more needed and timely. The experiential Two-Week Intensive covers major shamanic healing methods, including extraction healing, soul retrieval, psychopomp work, and divination. It also offers the opportunity to work with the Dream Dance for healing the larger community of life. Free from distractions, you will have a concentrated time period to experience profound spiritual transformation and healing, as well as train to offer shamanic healing to others.
New Advanced Residential Workshops
Announcements
- Third North American Three-Year Program begins October 26-31, 2008 in the San Francisco area.
Widely regarded as the finest advanced training in shamanism, a new Three-Year Program in Advanced Initiations in Shamanism & Shamanic Healing is now open for registration. Taught by Alicia L. Gates, Assisted by Amanda Foulger & Susan Mokelke. With a weekly discussion session with guest Michael Harner. ...more
- East Coast Two-Week Intensive in Advanced Shamanic Healing
November 2-13, 2008, Madison, Virginia. This life-changing course will be taught by David Corbin & Nan Moss and assisted by Elaine Egidio.
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- West Coast Two-Week Intensive in Advanced Shamanic Healing
March 23 - April 3, 2009, Northern Marin County, California (San Francisco Bay Area). This course will be taught by Alicia L. Gates assisted by Amanda Foulger. Two discussion sessions with guest Michael Harner. ...more
- NEW Shamanic Services Listings
We are pleased to announce a new benefit for the Circle of the Foundation - Shamanic Services Listings. Now you can list your shamanic healing practice on the Foundation's website. People seeking shamanic healing can find a local shamanic healer or diviner and use a private contact form to contact the practitioner. Go to Shamanic Services Listings.
- The FSS Forum is Live
The Forum was created as an exclusive benefit for the Circle of the Foundation. The Forum is a place to find articles and information about the practice of shamanism and shamanic healing, participate in online discussions about shamanism, and connect with other Circle participants worldwide.
- Pau Karma Wangchuk
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Foundation for Shamanic Studies Living Treasure Pau Karma Wangchuk on the evening of January 26, 2008. Pau Wangchuk's family had requested financial assistance so that they might honor his life according to their traditions. You responded generously! Pau Wangchuk's family sends their heartfelt thanks to all those who made donations through the Foundation and made a fitting memorial possible. Thank you! ... Read more.
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Please make sure we have your current email address so you will not miss announcements about shamanic trainings, new courses, and valuable information about shamanism. If you are part of the Circle, email your name and current email address to info@shamanism.org. If you have not joined the Circle, you may use the email subscription form to receive future announcements. JOIN US and stay on the leading edge of shamanism!
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Michael Harner
Founder of FSS
Hear sample clips of
Michael Harner's talks.
Over tens of thousands of years, our ancient ancestors all over the world discovered how to maximize human abilities of mind and spirit for healing and problem-solving. The remarkable system of methods they developed is today known as "shamanism," a term that comes from a Siberian tribal word for its practitioners: "shaman" (pronounced SHAH-mahn). Shamans are a type of medicine man or woman especially distinguished by the use of journeys to hidden worlds otherwise mainly known through myth, dream, and near-death experiences.
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