The Way of the Shaman® Basic Workshop
This is the classic introductory workshop in shamanism, developed by anthropologist Michael Harner decades ago and now experienced by tens of thousands of students worldwide. The workshop introduces Core Shamanism, a powerful methodology based on common and universal features of shamanism that are not culturally-specific.
In this 2-day workshop, you will learn and practice:
Shamanic Journeying Methodology
The workshop focuses on the shamanic journey: a remarkable visionary practice used to access nonordinary reality for healing, problem solving, obtaining knowledge, and building spiritual power.
Connecting with Helping Spirits & Power Animals
Aided by shamanic drumming, a safe and effective means of altering consciousness, workshop participants will embark on shamanic journeys to explore other worlds and meet compassionate helping spirit teachers and power animals.
Classic Shamanic Divination
Learn time-tested shamanic divination techniques, such as stone divination, to receive guidance, answers, and visionary insights for personal and everyday questions.
Ethical & Principled Practice
Learn the ethical foundations of core shamanism in an experiential, safe, and interactive setting through group sharing, journeywork, and small group discussions.
Please bring the following items to the workshop:
Please bring a rough-surfaced, grapefruit-sized rock (not a crystal), new to you, and preferably found in nature. Remember where you found it so you can return it with respect and thanks.
CE Credits & Workshop Expectations
- Prerequisite for Advanced Training: Completion of this workshop with an authorized FSS faculty member qualifies participants to take more advanced FSS workshops. Successful completion is also one of the prerequisites for an FSS Gold Certificate of Completion.
- Full Attendance Required: You must complete all sessions of this workshop to get credit and to meet prerequisites required for more advanced workshops. Please arrange your schedule so that you can be present at all sessions.
- 13 FSS CE Credits: 13 Continuing Education Credits are available for participants who complete the full training.
- Interactive & Experiential Format: All FSS workshops are experiential, interactive, and participatory, featuring instruction and practice with shamanic methodologies, journeywork, drumming, group sharing, and small group discussions.
- Recording & Technology Policy: Electronic recording, including audio, video, photographic or otherwise, and the use of computers, tablets, or cellphones are strictly not permitted during the workshop.
Select & Register for Your Session:
The Way of the Shaman®
🗓️ March 13 (Sat) – March 14 (Sun), 2027 | Full Days 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Richmond Hill Studio (GTA, Ontario)
🇨🇳 Chinese Cohort: 薩滿之道® 基礎工作坊
🗓️ January 9 (Sat) – January 10 (Sun), 2027 | Full Days 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Richmond Hill Studio (GTA, Ontario)
👉 English Shamanic 3-Workshop Bundle: CAD $990 ($330/workshop, Reg $1,260)
👉 Full 4-Workshop Bundle: CAD $1,320 ($330/workshop, Reg $1,680)