Taught by Alicia L. Gates
Assisted by Amanda Foulger

“The Three-Year Program has changed my life on a cellular level. It has been the best experience of my life!” – A Recent Graduate

“I love my life now. Since I’ve been doing this work, I have a deep sense of my purpose on this planet. That is not something I thought I would ever have. My life is deep, purposeful, profound and fun!”
- Three Year Program Participant

Originated by Michael Harner, this course is the most advanced training in shamanism and shamanic healing offered by the Foundation and generally is considered unparalleled in the world. It involves intensive extended training in progressively higher levels of very advanced shamanism, including initiations into rare and little-known practices and principles.

In this residential program, the same group of participants meets for a week twice a year (usually May and October) for three years, with practical assignments between meetings. The program is devoted to the objective of advancing the participants’ knowledge and practice as far as possible during the three years. Enrollment is limited. Sessions are held at a retreat center; on-site lodging and meals will be arranged during registration.

Alicia L. Gates has studied with Michael Harner for more than twenty years. She has worked with thousands of shamanic clients and has a profound depth of knowledge and practical experience. “Alicia is an outstanding shamanic practitioner and healer, and in recent years, working alongside me, has been the principal teacher of the West Coast Three-Year programs and the Two-Week Intensives,” states Michael Harner. Alicia brings to her teaching a clarity and certainty about shamanic healing methods that can only come through long experience and a deep love for the work. Says one workshop participant: “I felt very connected to Alicia and most grateful that someone as gifted and deeply connected to source energy is willing to share her considerable talent and knowledge with us.”

PREREQUISITES: the FSS Basic Workshop, plus the Two-Week Shamanic Healing Intensive OR at least six days of advanced FSS workshops. Applicants who have completed the Two-Week Intensive will be given special consideration by the Review Committee.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Journeywork (R) Institute
PO Box 13160
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 282-6315
fax: (503) 287-4712
flanagin4@msn.com

Nan & David

SPECIAL BENEFIT – Free Council Membership ($500 value) to those who complete this training.

Originated by Michael Harner, this intensive training in advanced core shamanism is described by former participants as “amazing,” “transformative,” “life-changing,” and “the most important experience of my life.” A variety of advanced methods are practiced in this residential program, including extraction healing, soul retrieval, psychopomp work, divination, and work with the spirits of nature. There will also be work that is not included in FSS weekend workshops, such as selected advanced healing methods, the dream dance, explorations, and initiatory experiences.

The West and East Coast Two Week Intensives are the centerpiece annual programs of the Foundation and the best preparation for the Three-Year Programs. Enrollment is limited and early application is recommended. To assure a place in the program, please return your application promptly; acceptance will be according to priority received.

More details…

with Alicia L. Gates, CSC

West Coast, San Francisco Bay Area
June 17 – 22, 2011
Introduction by Michael Harner

East Coast, Madison, Virginia
September 18 – 23, 2011

The Foundation is pleased to announce a new five-day residential training in core Shamanic Depossession, originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner.

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamental features of this important healing work, including how to recognize the symptoms of illness-causing possession or near-possession in their clients. They will be taught how to release such attachments and influences safely and compassionately, offering healing to both clients and any interfering beings. In addition to core shamanic methods of depossession and psychopomp work, the training also uses a classic holistic approach, encompassing essential supporting practices to restore and maintain the client’s power, including soul retrieval and power helper restoration to prevent future vulnerability. The workshop will include preparation, practice, and follow-up for performing a comprehensive shamanic depossession:

Preparation. Working with spirits of deceased humans in the Middle World, often called suffering beings; psychopomp work as it relates to spirit attachments and influences; training in soul retrieval; and client assessment;

Practice. Performing shamanic depossession;

Follow Up. Using soul and power helper retrieval to restore power to clients to complete the healing and to prevent future possession illness.

Prerequisites: The Basic Workshop: The Way of the Shaman® and the Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond workshop or the FSS Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensive – all taught by authorized FSS Faculty Members.

Shamanic Depossession is not designed for people looking for personal healing.

West Coast, San Francisco Bay Area. The program is scheduled to be held at a retreat center in Marin County, California, about an hour north of the San Francisco International Airport. The Center is housed on 200 acres of beautiful rolling hills, where hiking trails meander through pristine live oak woods, and the surrounding open space offers panoramic vistas of the California landscape. Wildlife abounds here, and includes deer, rabbits, an occasional bobcat, wild turkeys, hawks, and numerous songbirds. The Center is near the towns of Novato and Petaluma. The campus is nestled in the gently rolling Sonoma hills, only 30 minutes from the Napa Valley wine country to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Public shuttle service is available from nearby airports. On-site lodging and meals, including diet preferences, will be arranged during registration.

East Coast, Madison, Virginia. The program is scheduled to be held at a retreat center in Madison, Virginia. The beauty and healing energy of the land at the Center is a powerful environment for the work. Nearly 130 acres of bountiful woodlands, meadows, and gardens, provide peace, serenity, and an opportunity to connect with nature. There are hiking trails on the land including the scenic walk down to the Rapidan River. At least 70 species of birds and abundant wildlife make their home here during the year. The Blue Ridge Mountains and famous caverns are close by. On-site lodging and meals, including diet preferences, will be arranged during registration.

REGISTRATION: Please complete the Workshop Interest Form to receive more information and registration materials when available.

10% workshop tuition discount for those who register on or before January 20, 2011 for the West Coast workshop or on or before April 21, 2011 for the East Coast workshop.

Alicia L. Gates has studied with Michael Harner for more than twenty years. She has worked with thousands of shamanic clients and has a profound depth of knowledge and practical experience. Alicia is an outstanding shamanic practitioner and healer, and in recent years has been the teacher of the Three-Year programs and Two-Week healing intensives on the West Coast. Alicia brings to her teaching a clarity and certainty about shamanic healing methods that can only come from long experience and a deep love for the work. Says one workshop participant: “I felt very connected to Alicia and most grateful that someone as gifted and deeply connected to source energy is willing to share her considerable talent and knowledge with us.”

(66) 619 639 127 or (66) 93 3466951
mluisa@estudioschamanicos.com
mluisa@autocrecimiento.com
www.estudioschamanicos.com

Por primera vez en Epaña (sexta en Europa), el Programa de Michael Harner de Tres Años en Iniciaciones Avanzadas en Chamanismo y Curación Chamánica, impartido por Alicia Luengas, asistida por Gerardo Roemer, Barcelona, del 10 al 15 Diciembre 2010. España; este taller es residencia. Para más información, contactar con Maria Luisa:

(66) 619 639 127 or (66) 93 3466951
mluisa@estudioschamanicos.com
mluisa@autocrecimiento.com
www.estudioschamanicos.com

First Public Offering – WORKSHOP FULL
Taught by Michael Harner
Assisted by Susan Mokelke
August 14 – 15, 2010
San Francisco Bay Area

A second San Francisco offering as been added:
Shamanic Dreamwork
Taught by Michael Harner
and Susan Mokelke
September 25 – 26, 2010
REGISTER ONLINE

Additional dates and locations for Shamanic Dreamwork can be found on the website.

In this unique experiential workshop you will have the opportunity to explore the nature, meaning, and use of dreams among shamanic peoples, with dreamwork practices from a range of cultures. Researched and developed by Michael Harner, subjects to be covered include shamanic dream theory and big dreams, as well as dreams and the soul, spirits, shamanic journeys, the Dreamtime, and the vision quest. You will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge to contemporary life, including the use of dreams in divination, health, and healing.

Prerequisite: the FSS Basic Workshop, with authorized FSS Faculty Member.

In essence, the clients become practitioners of divinatory shamanism for themselves, with the help and guidance in ordinary reality of the shamanic counselor. One of the features of HSC (previously known as HMSC) is that the real shamanic counselors are in nonordinary reality. These are wise teachers that the clients encounter in their shamanic journeys and who provide answers to the clients’ questions. The ordinary reality HSC counselors, in contrast, provide instruction, orientation, and methodological advice based upon core shamanism and shamanic journeying.

“The HSC work is among the most powerful I have encountered, not only for myself at the training, but in use with clients afterwards. With regard to the training itself, I really loved it. April is a very focused teacher and that discipline translated into a very practical, useful training. I came away, not only with insights and new practices for myself, but a method I can use to help clients develop their own disciplined work and connection to helping spirits.”

– Susan Rossi

All five days of this course are devoted to experiential practice in question framing, journeying, and shamanic interpretation in an intimate setting. The work is intense and exciting. As one participant observed, “The deepest journey I ever had occurred in this course.”

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