"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 Workshops and Training Courses

Quick Index to Workshop Descriptions and Schedules

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS - BASIC AND ADVANCED
ADVANCED FIVE-DAY AND LONGER TRAINING PROGRAMS

Core Shamanism

Core shamanism consists of the universal, near-universal, and common features of shamanism, together with journeys to other worlds, a distinguishing feature of shamanism. As originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner, the principles of core shamanism are not bound to any specific cultural group or perspective. 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. More about core shamanism...    What people are saying about the training...

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 with an authorized FSS Faculty Member 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 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 acerca de los talleres de la Fundación en España enseñado por Alicia Luengas Gates, por favor ir: www.estudioschamanicos.com.

Japan
Workshops in Japan

Workshops in Asia

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BASIC WORKSHOP

During the Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal, near-universal, and common 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

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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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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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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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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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...
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Creativity is so ancient that it is at once fundamental and complex, even a driving force in our lives. Shamanism brings a fresh approach to Westerners for cultivating their creative potential. In this workshop, based on years of research, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their...
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Are you considering starting a shamanic healing and/or divination practice and would like some guidance? Do you have an established practice and would welcome the opportunity to discuss ethical issues and other pragmatic aspects with other practitioners?

This two-day workshop developed by Susan Mokelke provides participants with guidelines...
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The Foundation is pleased to announce that beginning in 2013, the FSS will offer a new advanced weekend workshop in Core Soul Retrieval Training developed by Michael Harner.

We are the fortunate heirs of a great and venerable spiritual tradition, shamanism, many thousands of years old, with core...
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ADVANCED 5-DAY & LONGER WORKSHOPS

"The course is brilliantly designed. Each tool was taught in a step-by-step way so I gained experience and confidence to undertake the healing work. The schedule worked well and the methodology was very eloquent and elegant." —Two-Week student

Originated and directed by Michael Harner and based upon his decades...
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"The Three-Year Program has changed my life on a cellular level. It has been the best experience of my life!"

Originated by Michael Harner and based upon his decades of research and experimentation, this course is the most advanced training in shamanism and shamanic healing offered by the Foundation....
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SPECIAL FIVE-DAY TRAINING COURSE

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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