For those who have been walking the shamanic path, the Earth and her children are blessed to have someone with your heart and spirit among us. Those who have been walking this path with me, you carry on the traditions of practice that I believe are most valuable. We are all still learning, and always will be. However, what is important is that solid, informed, experienced and grounded information that helps heal our relationship with our planet and bring this healing to ourselves and each other, is conveyed successfully by those whose hearts and posture towards the Earth, the spirit world and their own work, is compassionate and clean.
The Earth needs more of us out there teaching shamanism.
I offer shamanic teacher training and provide the complete curriculum. Within certain guidelines, the extending of this information as widely as possible is important. I don’t want shamanic teachers to have to start from scratch or reinvent the wheel to be a part of this much needed healing. Important matters can get lost or distorted in the process and our Earth does not have the time for us to fail to move forward as we are available to do so.
Once completing the training oneself, the shamanism 101 curriculum is designed to be a ready-made and comprehensive basic shamanic course for others. My goal in developing this was to create the curriculum in such a way that it could unfold outward gracefully to more students, as those students who successfully navigated this themselves became capable of turning into a shamanic teacher. This way, this kind of knowledge can reach the world as quickly and as completely as possible. For this we need shamanism instructor training.
Shamanism 101 is deservedly gaining the recognition of quality comprehensive shamanic training. Individuals who have completed level 1 and level 2 training and are preparing for (or currently in) level 3, may offer themselves as a Shamanic Guide to students. I give certain current and former students who stepped up on their own to the standards of professionalism and character that this work demands, the authority to completely use the shamanism 101 Level 1 materials as their curriculum. As they gather students for Level 1 classes, the handbook containing the complete Level materials is available for them or their students to order.
After 2 successful completions of shamanism teacher training at level 1 as a Shamanic Guide, you will be certified and credentialed as a Shamanism 101, Level 1 Instructor. I am always there to continue to provide feedback or advise when things come up with students as such things are bound to eventually. I suggest that the 12 week curriculum as it is provided over the internet become a 10 week course when provided face-to-face, and will provide clear course template that can provide some general guidelines that will serve well. Generally face-to-face classes run about a unit a week, with some minor adjustment the very beginning (students read unit 1 before they come to your first class) and at the end.
Shamanism 101 Level 1 is a well-grounded and technically comprehensive course that has the additional advantages of taking individuals through a remarkable journey of self-discovery. I am delighted when students who have excelled in this coursework consider shamanism teaching certification, as I believe you are fully capable of providing such leadership, and this is so much needed.
After successful completion of guide work and certification as a Level 1 instructor, some of you may be ready and want to look at teaching Level 2 and Level 3, which we will decide at this time. And yes, you, like me and like all of us, have more work ahead of you and much to learn. It is a never-ending process. But, I feel confident in giving this option to many of those who have, and are training with me. I have seen your work and know your ability. I am very much honored and grateful to help you further shamanic understanding in our world, and extend healing to our human relationship with our Earth and its beings.
Something to consider. When you are ready for the next step with shamanic instructor training, just let me know. If you have completed level 1 and level 2, we can discuss the parameters, mutual obligations and terms of our work, and together, bring something important to our world.