FSS Polestar: The Shaman’s Song and Helping Spirits

The Shaman’s Song and Helping Spirits
A podcast with Susan Mokelke
From the series, Curious and Curiouser with Robin Johnson: a Great Mystery Podcast Series
October 25

This informative interview opens on a personal note, as Susan Mokelke tells the story of her path towards shamanism. It continues with discussions of some of the most widely asked questions about shamanism: the prominent role of songs and drumming; children and their animal spirits; shamanic healing in nature; and the innate ability of all humans, with training and practice, to access the worlds of the compassionate spirits.

For more from Robin Johnson, visit her website: greatmystery.org

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Polestar logo design by Carolyn Fee ©2010 Foundation for Shamanic Studies
FSS Polestar highlights some of the questions we are frequently asked about contemporary shamanic practice. “Polestar” is defined as “something that serves as a guiding principle.” It reflects our commitment to helping practitioners stay oriented to authentic shamanic methods and ethics, while maintaining their own independent spirituality, which comes from learning directly from the compassionate spirits. Send us your practice-related questions for consideration for Polestar. Use our CONTACT FORM, and put “Polestar” in the subject line.

Core Shamanism and The Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Interview with Susan Mokelke

Susan MokelkeFilmmaker Susan Hess Logeais’ interview and live Q&A with Foundation for Shamanic Studies president Susan Mokelke is now available for viewing on the FSS website. From The Way of the Psychonaut documentary series exploring the life and work of Stanislav Grof.

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Core Shamanism and The Foundation for Shamanic Studies

View the streamed version, Core Shamanism and The Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Interview and Q&A with Susan Mokelke, with opening remarks by hosts Susan Hess Logeais and Mitch Schultz, followed by Q&A.

Susan Mokelke, J.D., describes the work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, which Michael Harner founded with his wife, Sandra Harner. As its President, Susan works to bring the core shamanic practices Michael developed from his extensive travels and research to people interested in finding their connection to spiritual dimensions. The resulting access to one’s compassionate helping spirits provides wisdom and guidance for those who seek to be of service to the world.

The Way of the Psychonaut explores the life and work of Stanislav Grof, Czech-born psychiatrist and psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer. Stan’s quest for knowledge and insights into the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness, influenced the discipline of psychology and profoundly changed many individual lives.

Shamanic Training – A Guide to Getting Started

Are you interested in Michael Harner’s authentic, powerful, and effective shamanic training? Here is a helpful guide to getting started with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies’ integrated series of workshops and programs in advanced shamanism and shamanic healing.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE (PDF): Shamanic Training – Getting Started

Visit the Workshops home page for details about: core shamanism, complete workshops listings with calendar links, frequently asked questions (FAQ), available discounts, and more.

New Issue of Shamanism, December 2017

The new FSS journal Shamanism (Issue 30, December 2017) is now available. Members, look for the issue in your mailbox soon. Download a sample, the FSS News Section.

In this issue:

  • Transcultural Shamanic Experiences: Some Examples from Indigenous and Core Shamanism
  • The Resurgence in Mongolia: Implications for the Worldwide Revival of Shamanism
  • Universal Shamanic Tradition
  • The Old Slovenian Faith and the Old Believers
  • Shamanism in Europe: Thirty Year Anniversary of FSS Europe
  • Classic reprint: Plant Spirit Medicine
  • Shamanic Divination as Spiritual Problem Solving
  • FSS News, Member Directory, Drumming Circles, and more

The annual journal Shamanism is a benefit of membership in the Circle of the Foundation. Not a member? How to Join Us

West Coast Three Year Program in Advanced Shamanism, October 2018

THREE YEAR PROGRAM OF 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!”

16th West Coast Three Year Program
Begins October 7-12, 2018
San Francisco Bay Area
Taught by Amanda Foulger

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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. It is widely considered as 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.