"Shamanism is a path of knowledge, not of faith, and that knowledge
cannot come from me or anyone else in this reality. To acquire that knowledge,
including the knowledge of the reality of the spirits, it is necessary
to step through the shaman's doorway and acquire empirical evidence."

Michael Harner, Ph.D.
FSS Founder and President


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Core Shamanism
Core shamanism is the universal or near-universal principles and practices of shamanism not bound to any specific cultural group or perspective, as originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner. Since the West overwhelmingly lost its shamanic knowledge centuries ago due to religious oppression, the Foundation’s programs in core shamanism are particularly intended for Westerners to reacquire access to their rightful spiritual heritage through quality workshops and training courses. Training in core shamanism includes teaching students to alter their consciousness through classic shamanic non-drug techniques such as repetitive drumming so that they can discover their own hidden spiritual resources, transform their lives, and learn how to help others. Core shamanism does not focus on ceremonies, such as those of Native Americans, which are part of the work of medicine men and women, persons who do both shamanism and ceremonial work.

Join the thousands each year who take the Foundation's rigorous training in core shamanism. The training programs have been carefully designed and thoroughly tested to provide an authentic shamanic experience and practical results.

More about the study of core shamanism: Why Study Core Shamanism? and Core Shamanism and Daily Life by Susan Mokelke; What Core Shamanism Has Given Me by Timothy Flynn.

Important Workshop Information

To register, obtain additional information, get fees and/or locations for any workshop, contact the person or organization listed in the schedule. The Foundation does not register participants for any of its courses and will refer you to the workshop contact for registration, fees and additional information.

The FSS Basic Workshop is the prerequisite for all advanced workshops. You must complete the Basic Workshop before registering for any advanced workshop.

All Foundation workshops and training programs are offered for teaching purposes only and not for the purposes of providing healing or treating any student or participant for any physical or mental condition or illness.

All FSS workshops and training courses, except for the five-day version Soul Retrieval Training, were originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner and are copyrighted.

European Workshops

Please visit The Foundation for Shamanic Studies Europe for a list of workshops and training courses in Europe.

Workshops in Other Languages

Germany
FSS Europa. Für Seminare in Europa (in Deutsch und in anderen Sprachen) besuchen Sie die website von FSS Europa www.shamanicstudies.net. Vielen Dank.

France
Informations sur les cours FSS en France, Belgique et Suisse, en français: www.chamanisme-fss.org.

Spain
Para información acera de los talleres de la Fundación en España enseñado por Alicia Luengas Gates, por favor ir: www.autocrecimiento.com/chamanismo.

Japan
Workshops in Japan

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CORE SHAMANISM
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING COURSES


BASIC WORKSHOP

Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
The Way of the Shaman
Shamanic Journeying, Power, and Healing
The Basic Workshop in Core Shamanism (Weekend)

During the Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal and near-universal basic methods of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Particular emphasis is on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to...
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ADVANCED WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
Shamanic Extraction Healing Training

Participants are initiated into the extraction method of healing, including how to see, sense, and remove localized illness and pain connected to spiritual factors. This is an important part of shamanic healing training. They will also learn how shamanic practitioners can work in partnership to increase the effectiveness...
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Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond

Participants learn how to deal with the issue of dying and the destiny of souls from a shamanic perspective. The workshop is both for those who wish to learn for themselves, and for those who wish to help others who are in terminal situations or who have already...
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Shamanic Divination Training

One of the classic tasks of the shaman is to journey into nonordinary reality in order to obtain answers to questions, both at the request of others and for oneself. Participants in the workshop have the opportunity to engage in divination journeys for each other as well as...
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Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
Shamanism and the Spirits of Nature

From ancient times, shamans have worked with the spirits of nature for healing, survival, and knowledge. By learning from the plants and animals, from the rocks and mountains, from the winds and waters, and from the sun, moon, and stars, shamans helped their peoples live in harmony with...
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ADVANCED 5-DAY & LONGER WORKSHOPS

Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
Two-Week Shamanic Healing Intensive

SPECIAL BENEFIT - Free Council Membership ($500 value) to those who complete this training on the West Coast or East Coast in 2010.

Originated and directed by Michael Harner, this residential program in advanced core shamanism is described by former participants as "transformative," "life-changing," and "the most important...
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Three-Year Programs in Advanced Initiations in Shamanism and Shamanic Healing

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

SPECIAL BENEFIT - Free Council Membership ($500 value) to those who register, after completing the first session.

Originated by Michael Harner, this course is...
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Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Soul Retrieval Training: Part of the Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensives in the US; five-day workshop overseas.

SOUL RETRIEVAL TRAINING is part of the comprehensive Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensives held on the East and West coasts of the United States.

Participants will be trained in working with the issue of soul loss from a shamanic perspective. In addition to extraction healing and psychopomp training, participants...
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Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Shamanic Depossession – Part of the Three Year Program in Advanced Initiations in Shamanism & Shamanic Healing

Shamanic Depossession is taught as part of the comprehensive FSS Three-Year program training. This advanced healing method is offered to Three-Year program participants who have been well prepared and are experienced in connecting strongly with their helping spirits. Familiarity with other shamanic healing practices, such as soul...
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SPECIAL FIVE-DAY TRAINING COURSE

Workshop Schedule Workshop Schedule Michael Harner's
Five-Day Training Course in
Harner Shamanic Counseling

Taught by April Tuck, CSC
August 7 - 12, 2010
Portland Area, Oregon
Special Residential Version

Hands
This five-day course provides intensive preparation in a highly effective system of personal problem-solving and guidance for those who wish to use the methods for themselves or professionally for others. Harner Shamanic Counseling...
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