Spirited Living: A Shamanic Journey into Self-Healing

Shamanism, the world’s oldest form of healing, is founded on the belief that the universe is one in spirit—a universe in which animals, birds, stones, rivers, mountains are messengers and allies.

In this four-part class we will connect with forces of nature, deepening our relationship with the world around us. Our journey encompasses the shedding of our past and the healing of old wounds. We will learn to walk with impeccability, grace and courage, perceiving with our hearts, and visioning clearly the limitless possibilities of our future as we step into who we are. Through journey work, ancient and powerful ceremonies and Rites of Passage you will build your own mesa (healing bundle), freeing yourself and creating alliances. This is the path of connection, learning to live in grace and with Spirit.

Classes are progressive, the student will clear issues related to the roles that inform their life: personal roles, family roles, cultural roles. These issues are worked through all 4 levels for maximum benefit: energetic, mythic, symbolic, and temporal. All of this work is done in community, a source of strength as well as learning, and serves to build an ayllu (think family, but not by blood), upon which you can call for help beyond the scope of the class.

At the same time you are doing this healing work you are building a mesa. Each stone is earned through clearing; what once was a weakness or wound instead becomes a source of strength for you, and possibly for the benefit of others once you have a full mesa (12 stones). Each student will have created a complete mesa by the finish of the class.

The overall focus of the class is a journey of powerful self-healing while at the same time building tools, connections, and practical skills for carrying you forward in your life beyond the class.

This class is based on cross-cultural shamanic practices with the central focus being the mesa tradition of Andean shamanism. Each of the four sessions is a three-day workshop, and includes ceremony and rites of passage, and personal exploration. Class takes place in a setting where animals will be present and part of the class.