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.

Advanced Shamanism

Continuing on Wednesdays at 7.30pm-9.30pm Brian is facilitating a new workshop for more advanced practitioners already familiar with core Shamanic journey work. This will run for 8 weeks fortnightly (5 weeks were completed before Christmas), the main focus of the class will be strengthening your discipline and practice with 5 key live drum journeys, building Shamanic communities and the learning of two new rituals for use in your Shamanic work.

At present Brian's offering the class at £480, however early bird tickets will be on offer to past students who have attended the introduction class at £450 payable on the first night.

This new class is set to become part of a series of retreat work so is unlikely to come up again for some time due to scheduling.

Shamanic gathering

A one hour class containing a live Shamanic drum journey to deepen your Shamanic practice, guided meditation and group intentional drumming circle. With 15 minute Q&A for theoretical discussion and building Shamanic communities.

• On Thursday evening 8.45-9.45pm 25th May 2023.
• Energy exchange £25
• Payment via PayPal (ravenspiritshamanism@gmail.com) or a bank transfer

Introduction to Shamanism

Over the course duration of 7 classes participants will be introduced to the basic techniques involved in practical shamanism.

The course content will combine theory and practical exercises which 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 landscape
• Cosmology and Mythology of local lore / folk traditions

The course will run on Wednesdays from 7.30-9.30pm: 10th & 24th May and 7th & 14th June 2023

Payment via PayPal (ravenspiritshamanism@gmail.com) or a bank transfer.

Cost: £360; advanced booking and payment only.

About Brian

Read more about Brian's extensive experience and his 1:1 transpersonal therapy and shamanic counselling sessions over on his therapy page.

Brian also works alongside his lifetime companion and partner Lisa as a soundhealer in the group Soundhenge Ireland.