FSS Polestar: Core Shamanism, FAQ
When Michael Harner first introduced The Way of the Shaman in 1980, shamanism was little known outside of academia. The renaissance of contemporary experiential shamanism is largely due to his pioneering work over the last several decades researching, developing, and...
Core Shamanism Chronicles: Skunk Power
I am reclaiming my power. Specifically, I am reclaiming Skunk power. I don’t think it ever left me, but when I was first given it, I didn’t know what to do. My life was in pieces and I was new to the world of spirits as shamanism understands it. In my twenties I went...
FSS Polestar: Spiritual Help for the Burning West
The original article, Fire Season 2000: Spiritual Help for the Burning West, was written by Nan Moss and the late David Corbin. (©Shamanism, Fall/Winter 1999, Vol. 12, No. 2.) It was revised and expanded by Nan Moss in September 2020. While originally written in...
FSS E-News Winter/Spring 2022
IN THIS ISSUE— Passing of Living Treasure Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan; shamanic assistance for Ukraine; Online Shamanic Healing Program and Knowledge & Power Series; shamanism news; and links to advanced residential programs scheduled for 2022. The FSS E-NEWS:...
Core Shamanism Chronicles: Help for Ukraine
The FSS is providing this forum for our shamanic community to share inspiration, activities, artistic endeavors, actions, and ideas about what is being done to help Ukraine and its people. Scroll to the comments section below to leave a comment. Comments will be...
FSS Polestar: Responding to Events in Ukraine
Please see TRAINING IN SHAMANIC METHODS TO HELP UKRAINE below for opportunities to train with others to apply shamanic methods to help Ukraine and its people. If you are doing something to help and would like to share with the shamanic community, please visit Core...
In Memoriam (1925-2022): Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan, Living Treasure of Shamanism
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on February 10, 2022 of the Foundation’s first Living Treasure, Dr. Professor Mongush Borakhovich Kenin-Lopsan. After a serious illness, Professor Kenin-Lopsan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his...
Core Shamanism Chronicles: Beginning Journey Experience
I have been reading Michael Harner's books The Way of the Shaman and Cave and Cosmos. I have recently taken two trips to the Lower World by following the instructions in Way of the Shaman. My second time journeying was definitely eye opening. When I came out of the...
FSS E-News December 2021
IN THIS ISSUE— Highlights of 2021; Holiday Greetings; Online Knowledge Series and Healing Training Program; Living Treasures of Shamanism appointed; and links to advanced residential programs scheduled for 2022. The FSS E-NEWS: Foundation news, links to...
Core Shamanism Chronicles: My Spontaneous Healing
My name is Eli and I have just returned from the second year of the FSS Europe (FSSE) Three Year Program in Advanced Shamanism, October 2021, in Switzerland.* In November 2020 I came down with a neurological condition that left me virtually an invalid. I spent two...