Long-term trainings include a variety of classes that are spread out over one, two or three years. Please get in touch with the instructor(s) or visit their website to obtain more information. This page last updated October 22, 2010.
2010
October, 2010
16-17 Santa Rosa, California with Retreat Session in Northern California Course: Year Long Advanced Shamanic Healing Taught by: Anne Hatfield & Stuart Dole Website To register, contact: Anne Hatfield (707)570-0111 info@bodyspiritawareness.com Cost/Times: $2220.00. includes room and board for residential retreat. $150.00 deposit. Five weekend meetings plus a five-day residential retreat. First session October 16-17.. Additional Information: Shamanic journey skills required. "Shamanic Journey Initiation" offered September 12-13 highly recommended.
2011
January, 2011
15-16 Laguna Beach, California Course: 5th Two-Year Advanced Shamanic Healing Training Taught by: Gretchen Crilly McKay Website To register, contact: Gretchen Crilly McKay (949)715-2227 gcmckay2@mac.com Cost/Times: $270 per session; six sessions in total for 2 years, $1620.00. There are two weekend retreats in the program with extra fees to cover food and lodging. Registration deadline: December 15, 2010. Additional Information: This advanced 2-year program in shamanic healing was created to provide participants with an opportunity to work toward developing a deep relationship with Spirit through the shamanic tradition. This experiential program covers shamanic divination, spiritual extraction, soul retrieval, death and dying, healing with spiritual light, ceremonial and ritual practices, and working with nature to create balance and harmony. Participation is by application only and requires a sound foundation in shamanic journeying and a commitment to the shamanic path. You must commit to attending all six weekends.
22-23 Brunswick, Maine Course: One-Year Apprenticeship Program in Advanced Shamanic Healing Taught by: Dory Cote (assisted by Terry Morgan) Website To register, contact: Dory Cote (207)841-1215 dory@dorycote.com Cost/Times: $2000.00 payable in 8 installments. Eight intensive non-residential weekends. See website for dates. First session January 22-23, 2011. Additional Information: Application and personal interview with Dory required. Pre-requisite: Basic Shamanic Journeying Skills. Introduction to Shamanic Journeying, December 4th, 2010 recommended.
February, 2011
February - October, 2011 Berkeley, California with Retreat session in Northern California Course: Walking the Rainbow Bridge 9-Month Shamanic Training Taught by: Kent Dorsey and Suzanne Savage Website To register, contact: Kent Dorsey kent@centerforshamanichealing.com or Suzanne Savage suzanneonforest@yahoo.com Cost/Times: $1495.00 (Before December 15th, 2010) $1650.00 (After December 15th, 2010). Room and board for the retreat is included. Eight one-day gatherings plus a 3-day Retreat Weekend. Flexible payment plans available. Additional Information: This is a non-residential Shamanic training of experiential and initiatory processes for those who are committed to being a healing presence in the world. We will explore a path of Awakening, Initiation and Empowerment through universal shamanic practices of direct engagement with Spirit. The training includes: Shamanic Journeying to the Upper, Lower and Middle Worlds; Building strong and trusting alliances with one's own Power Animals and Teachers; Ethical considerations; Working with Spirits of Nature; Creating ritual; Psycho-pomp and after-life related work; Working with the Spirits of Ancestors and Descendants; Shamanism and Divination; Medicine for the Earth and Healing with Spiritual Light; Creation of Community and an introduction to Shamanic Healing. Please see our website for full details. Prerequisite: An Open Heart and desire to play a part in the great planetary shift.