Introduction to Shamanism (January 2026)

Introduction to Shamanism with Brian Cunning

Over the course duration of 7 weeks participants will be introduced to the basic techniques involved in practical shamanism. The course content will include the following:

• Shamanic Journey with the drum
• Finding your power animal
• Guided meditation
• Exploration of Shamanic State Consciousness (SSC)
• Shamanic world view
• Shamanic healing and cleansing
• Shamanic techniques and tools
• Working with Shamanism in the land
• At the end of the course there will be a site visit to allow participants to experience and utilize the skills learned throughout the course duration

The course will run fortnightly at the Maitri Yoga Studio for 7 weeks and concludes with an experiential site-specific visit to a local sacred landscape.   Each class will be comprised of a two-hour session of practical techniques and accompanying instruction. Typically this will involve the following core practice, guided meditation and relaxation (15 minutes), drumming with intent (15 minutes), Shamanic journey with the drum (30 minutes), Shamanic ritual and tool development (30 minutes), dialogue and Q&A session (30 minutes.)

What is Shamanism?
Shamanism is an ancient tradition of living in harmony with creation that strives to strike a balance between mind, body and spirit for the overall good of the community and the world around them. Shamans practice techniques that involve trance like states into non-ordinary or altered states of being, or what we call Shamanic State Consciousness (SSC). While in these States of SSC the Shaman experiences deep insightful meaning and instruction from spirits, animal helpers and guides. Upon return to ordinary reality the Shaman then empowers, heals and restores the balance required for well being to them and the members of their community.
 

The course will run fortnightly on Mondays from 7.45-9.45pm from:

• 19th January | 2nd & 16th February | 2nd, 16th & 30th March | 13th April 2026

Payment via PayPal ([email protected]) or a bank transfer

Cost: £280, deposit of £50 to secure space with full payment due on course start date.

To book your place on course or for more information please email Brian at: [email protected], go to his Facebook page or call 07792474753