FSS Video

Conversation with Michael Harner and Stan Grof

Two trailblazers in human spiritual insights and wisdom share insights and wisdom. This video is a part of The Way of the Psychonaut documentary series on the life and work of Stan Grof.

Core Shamanism and The Foundation for Shamanic Studies

An Interview with Susan Mokelke

Susan Mokelke, J.D., describes the work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. This interview is part of The Way of the Psychonaut documentary series on the life and work of Stanislav Grof.

Transcultural Shamanic Experiences

Dr. Sandra Harner's presentation at the 2017 International Transpersonal Conference in Prague, offering a rich and inspiring review of transcultural shamanic experiences.

Mongolian Shamanism Revival & Rebirth

Kevin Turner addresses the 2017 International Transpersonal Conference on the unprecedented thousand-fold increase in shamanic practice in a single generation.

Shamanism and Science

Roland Urban, Director of FSS Europe, addresses the 2017 Transpersonal Conference in which he makes a case for a new perspective on science and shamanism.

Videos from the Gathering of the Circle, 2019

An inspiring in-person gathering of the membership of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies took place January 25 and 26, 2019 in the San Francisco area, California. The theme was "helping to create a vibrant future for our community and the planet." Here are two videos from that gathering.

The Way of the Shaman: The work of Michael and Sandra Harner

The story of Michael and Sandra Harner in the history and development of core shamanism, the universal, near universal, and common practices of shamanism worldwide. This documentary movie takes us through Michael's early expeditions as a young anthropologist in the jungles of the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon and his life-altering insights into shamanic power.

Susan Mokelke Interviewed by Eileen Nash

In this interview, Susan Mokelke, president of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS), provides a helpful explanation of core shamanism and the contemporary practice of shamanic healing. The program includes a demonstration of drumming for the shamanic journey.

FSS Two Week and Three Year Q&A with Amanda Foulger & Susan Mokelke

Excerpts of a live video conference with FSS president Susan Mokelke and Amanda Foulger, instructor of the Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensive and the Three Year Program of Advanced Initiations in Shamanism, discussing these advanced residential trainings. (Recorded March 10, 2016.) The programs were originated, researched, and developed by Michael Harner.
Two Week Shamanic Healing Intensive
Three Year Program of Advanced Initiations in Shamanism and Shamanic Healing

FSS Three Year Program in Advanced Shamanism Q&A with Susan Mokelke

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

In this live video conference held in March 2015, FSS President Susan Mokelke describes Michael Harner's Three Year Program of Advanced Initiations in Shamanism and Shamanic Healing. 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.

Michael Harner Honored as a Pioneer in Integrative Medicine

Every year the Institute for Health & Healing honors an international expert whose work is furthering the field of integrative medicine. On Sunday, March 8, 2009, at a dinner ceremony in San Francisco, the Institute honored Michael Harner as one of the world's foremost authorities on indigenous healing practices and their relevance in contemporary times. The Institute for Health & Healing is part of the Sutter Health community of medical centers.

Baniwa Shamanic Revitalization - Inauguration of the Shaman's House

The Foundation for Shamanic Studies is honored to support the Baniwa Shamanic Revitalization, which includes the filming and creation of a documentary record of snuff-jaguar shaman "Mandu" Manuel da Silva's practice and knowledge; organizing meetings to discuss aspects of indigenous culture and shamanic traditions; and the construction of a Shamans' House (now complete), which will serve as a catalyst for activities to strengthen and revitalize indigenous culture of the Baniwa people of the Aiary River.

Living Treasures of Shamanism

The three pillars of the Foundation include teaching, researching, and preserving shamanic knowledge. These aspects of Foundations work are carried out through the workshops and advanced training programs, the Living Treasures of Shamanism and Indigenous Assistance, and the Shamanic Knowledge Conservatory.

Drums of the Ancestors: Manchu and Mongol Shamanism

This remarkable and unique documentary filmed in 1995 in North China and Inner Mongolia during a field study by The Foundation for Shamanic Studies, offers a rare opportunity to experience the living traditions of shamanism as practiced by the Manchu and Mongol peoples. The film includes an ancient harvest festival, a ceremony for healing, and interviews with shamans.

Tuva: Shamans and Spirits

Clips from a moving documentary of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies' 1993 expedition to help, at their invitation, the Tuvan peoples of Central Asia revive their shamanic traditions, nearly destroyed under Soviet Communism. Michael Harner offers commentary on shamanism and shamanic healing.

Shamanic Healing with Michael Harner

Dr. Michael Harner, founder of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, provides the keynote address on the ancient and contemporary practice of shamanism and shamanic healing at the first global conference on global healing at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Many of the complete DVDs are available from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.