An Introduction to Shamanism

Duration	1 day
Presented by	Keith 'Shadow-Hawk' Adams and Jane 'Crying Raven Wolf'
Price	£65.00
Brief Details	A Native American inspired One-Day Workshop.
Dates	27th April & 14th September, 2008
Location	Ashby Hall, Ashby de La Laund (between Lincoln and Sleaford)

A booking form can be printed off and sent to us. Also available at our reception or in the BSSK 'School Room'.

Disclaimer

Moonshadow workshops are conducted with care and respect for all Native Traditions and for participants of their workshops. Please note however, that this workshop is at times active and participants will be encouraged to fully partake in sacred ceremony.

Some parts of this workshop may be conducted outside, weather permitting.

The Workshop

Waken Tankan Nici Un (May the Great Spirit walk with you)

Over tens of thousands of years, our ancient ancestors all over the world discovered how to maximize human abilities of mind and spirit for healing and problem-solving. The remarkable system of methods they developed is today known as "shamanism," a term that comes from a Siberian tribal word for its practitioners: "shaman" and is one of the oldest tribal healing traditions, but still found in many cultures around the world today.

Shamans are a type of medicine man or woman especially distinguished by the ability, in an altered state of consciousness, to use forms of journeying to spirit worlds, along with prayer and ceremony to connect with the spirit animals or totems of the client. It is through this guidance the practitioner helps their client find a state of balance and well-being.

This workshop will not make you a Shaman overnight, but it will give a fascinating insight into the world of the Shaman, allow you to take your first steps into the mysteries and gain a better understanding of the peoples and cultures that have given us this amazing tradition.

What does the workshop include?

Worldwide History of Shamanism
Varying Traditions of Shamanism
Uses and Place in Society Today
Journeying
Meeting of Guides
The use of the Drum to Facilitate Journeying

Note: Those that have attended the Sacred Way of the Drum workshop, should bring along their drum for use in this workshop.

Special Offer

Participants wishing to take part in this workshop and the Sacred Way of the Drum workshop on either 15th April or 22nd July, both workshops will be offered for £150 including all materials, a saving of £20.