Shamanism Courses

Shamanism is an indigenous tradition that is considered a path and practice of living in direct commune and harmony with the forces of nature and the cosmos for the betterment of the world. Historically, shamanism is humanity’s oldest spiritual tradition and nature-based technology across cultures and continents. It is understood to be a path of direct revelation where the shaman is believed to be in direct communion with the powers of the unseen world and spirit realms for both spiritual and practical purposes. The word shaman means “one who sees in the dark,” implying that the shaman is awakened to direct revelation and communication with the spirit worlds, spirit allies, and the elemental forces of nature. Traditionally, the shaman is the intermediary between the seen and unseen worlds and is the keeper of spiritual, practical, and medicinal wisdom for the community.

Systems of Shamanism vary according to the cultures and lands where they evolved, but systems have fundamental commonalities. Different pan-cultural aspects of shamanism include ritual, ceremony, and the use of trance or altered states to commune directly with the spirit realms. "Journeying" through the spirit realms for visions and healing, a worldview and cosmovision of intrinsic interconnectedness, reverence for and deep knowledge of nature, a rigorous process of training and initiation, and a mastery of the healing arts and medicinal wisdom are also parts of shamanism. Another important aspect of Shamanism is what is generally referred to as “power” or “personal power.” Trained shamans go through long and intense processes of initiation where they are meant to become masterful of this power. It is believed that with this power, they may be able to communicate and journey in the spirit realms, heal the sick and guide souls into the afterlife.