In-person Workshops
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Core Shamanic workshops offered by Catherine Hughes
in Ontario and Atlantic Canada
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies has been offering in-person workshops in core Shamanism since the early 1980s. This trusted organization founded by Michael Harner, has taught 1000s of students around the world safe and ethical core shamanic practices. Join Guest Faculty member Catherine Hughes for an opportunity to expand your worldview in a supportive environment.
The Way of the Shaman
This is the In-person Introductory Workshop
During this weekend 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. In a small group, the emphasis is on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream. Participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by drumming for experiencing the shamanic state of consciousness and for awakening dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with compassionate spirit allies and Nature.
This workshop is 14 hours of in-person training offered over a weekend.
Completion of this Basic Workshop with an authorized Foundation Faculty Member qualifies participants to take the advanced FSS workshops.
Workshop Registration and Policies:
The in-person workshop registration fee is $295. There is an early bird registration fee of $265 if received up to 3 weeks before the workshop. Payment can be made by cheque, e-transfer to Catherine@wayfindingspirit.com, or by using your credit or debit card with PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account. Currently, there is no HST on any workshops.
Refund Policy: A full refund is given up to 14 days before the workshop, after 14 days your fee will be held over to another workshop.
21/22
October
2023
The Way of the Shaman, Toronto
9:30-5:30 PM
Toronto, Ontario
Shamanic Dreamwork
“I have personally taken this workshop a number of times and I have felt tremendous shifts each time. Michael approaches all dreams as spirit communication. It is fun, interesting, and life-affirming.”
Catherine
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 well as dreams and the soul, spirits, shamanic journeys, the Dreamtime, and the vision quest. You will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge to contemporary life, including the use of dreams in divination, health, and healing.
This workshop is 14 hours of in-person training offered over a weekend.
23/24
September
2023
Shamanic Dreamwork
9:30-5:30 PM
Ottawa, Ontario
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 passed on. Experiences to be undertaken include learning how to become experientially familiar with the after-death realms, tracking a person using shamanic journeying, completing unfinished business, helping a person to cross over, and classic psychopomp work.
PREREQUISITES
- The in-person weekend Basic Workshop: The Way of the Shaman;
- OR
- Three 7-hour online workshops, if in-person Basic Workshop has not been completed:
- The Shamanic Journey: Pathway to Knowledge & Power
- Shamanic Divination in Practice
- Shamanism, Spirits & Healing
Workshop Registration and Policies:
The in-person workshop registration fee is $295. There is an early bird registration fee of $265 if received up to 3 weeks before the workshop. Payment can be made by cheque, e-transfer to Catherine@wayfindingspirit.com, or by using your credit or debit card with PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account. Currently, there is no HST on any workshops.
Refund Policy: A full refund is given up to 14 days before the workshop, after 14 days your fee will be held over to another workshop.
11/12
November 2023
Shamanism, Dying, and Beyond
9:30-5:30 PM
Ottawa Ontario
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 of this work. The Extraction Healing Training workshop is designed exclusively for people who want to bring shamanic healing work into their practice with others. The training is not designed for people looking for personal healing.
PREREQUISITES
- The in-person weekend Basic Workshop: The Way of the Shaman;
- OR
- Three 7-hour online workshops, if in-person Basic Workshop has not been completed:
- The Shamanic Journey: Pathway to Knowledge & Power
- Shamanic Divination in Practice
- Shamanism, Spirits & Healing
25/26
November
2023
Toronto
Shamanic Extraction Healing Training
9:30-5:30 PM
Toronto, Ontario
Catherine Hughes, BFA BEd
Catherine Hughes is a Shamanic Practitioner and Guest Faculty for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Catherine is a very experienced teacher who prior to joining the Foundation had a career as an Art Educator at Provincial and National museums in Canada.
