Long-term trainings include a variety of advanced healing 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 was last updated on April 21, 2024

2024

Available anytime in 2024  Boulder, Colorado 
  Course: One Year Apprenticeship in Shamanism (for individuals, couples, small groups)
  Taught by: BJ Brown
  To apply, contact: BJ at 303-808-4006, www.wolfheals.com, bjbrown11@comcast.net  
  Cost/Times: $2450.00. There is a $300.00 non-refundable deposit at the time of application, applied to your full tuition if accepted. Balance due, $2150.00. Monthly, or quarterly payment plan can be arranged. Tuition Discount: $2300.00 if full tuition is paid upon registration. Timing is custom designed to suit the scheduling needs of applicants.
  Additional Information: This program is a transformative training to enhance knowledge and refine skills in the ancient practices of Shamanism. The program incorporates six modules, healing sessions, journey circles, creative expression, profound self-inquiry from a shamanic perspective, advanced Shamanic methods and ceremonies – for healing, empowerment, and spiritual autonomy. Modules include advanced divination practices and Power Animal
Retrieval, Shamanic Extraction, Soul Retrieval, and Death, Dying and Beyond. See website for more details.

2024

January, 2024

January 13, 2024   South Hadley, Massachusetts
  Course: Year Long Shamanic Practitioner Training:  January 2024-December 2024
  Taught by: Jan Lucier MSN, RN  www.healthwellnessprogramming.com
  To register, contact: For more information & an application form contact: YLShamanic@gmail.com or text 413-536-3498 or 413-302-4625
  Cost/Times: $1800.00-residential. There is a $500.00 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration. Balance due, June 2024.  Class starts January 13th and meets on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
  Additional information:  Includes participation in a once monthly shamanic journey circle Wednesdays from 7-8:30PM. There will be homework, reverse classroom assignments, and additional graduate mentoring facilitators. Topics to covered include: Foundations of Shamanism, Energy Basics, Ancestors, Medicine for the Earth & Healing with Spiritual Light, Death & Dying, Soul Retrieval, Energy Clearing, Cleansing, Extraction, La Limpia, Ceremony & Ritual, Spirit Guides, Elementals, & Allies, & Past Life Regression-Hypnosis. 

February, 2024

February 2024  – December 2024  Baja, Mexico
  Course: 1 Year Shamanic Initiation: Residential Practitioner Training
  Taught by: Daniel Leonard 1 Year Shamanic Initiation: Baja, Mexico | Medicine Circle
  To register, contact: Daniel Léonard, info@medicinecircle.ca
  Cost/Times: Course fees $2100.00 USD + Lodging and meals for 2 six-day retreats in Baja, Mexico approx. $2600 USD total for both retreats. Course fees include on-line monthly meetings & trainings from FEB to DEC
  Additional Information: The same group of participants will work together for approximately 1 year. You will develop a general & fundamental knowledge of a variety of shamanic healing techniques to become a practitioner. Over 125 hours – 14 days of training. You are required to complete 20 case studies within the time frame of the course. Pre requisites: journeying experience + a soul retrieval and interview with Daniel.

February 2, 2024 – February 2025 Florida, USA
  Course: Sacred Path Apprenticeship – FOUNDATION year of 3-year training.
  Taught by: Chetna Lawless https://www.vision-voyages.com/sacred-path-apprenticeship.html 
  To register, contact: visit website for registration form. Rahima rahima@vision-voyages.com
  Cost/Times: $2420.00 – non-residential. On-line monthly calls with weekly homework. Live 5 day Gathering in October 2024  
  Additional Information: The course gives you strong and steady roots, a solid foundation for your shamanic practice. Pre-requisite for the continuing 2-year training to become a Shamanic Practitioner, or if you wish to live a deep and sacred shamanic lifestyle. This will be an international group, working together online with weekly teachings, monthly Q&A calls and one live gathering, option for attending either UK or USA. There is possibility to join after the start date, get in touch to discuss. 

March, 2024

March 9, 2024 through November 2024 – Freeport, Maine
  Course: Shamanic Practitioner Certification (may enroll for personal growth and exploration)
  Taught by: Kathleen Duggan & Nancy MacPhee Course description
  To register, contact: complete the interest form: Apprenticeship Interest Form
  Cost/Times: Program cost is $3675.00 USD (A nonrefundable $500.00 deposit due at the time of acceptance leaves a balance of 3175.00) Format is 2 or 3 day weekends monthly March – Nov. except July and August.  1:1 teacher-to-student meeting (s) TBD. Over 110 hours of experiential learning.
  Additional Information:  The class is limited to 12 students to ensure comprehension of knowledge and practice of skills. Attendance is mandatory to receive certification. Students also receive a shamanic healing session from either Nancy or Kathleen. Prerequisite: Introduction to shamanism and the shamanic journey (from any certified teacher)

April, 2024

April 21-27 and September 15-20, 2024  Galisteo, New Mexico
  Course: Year-Long Advanced Shamanic Practitioner Training
  Taught by: Sandra Ingerman, MA   https://www.sandraingerman.com/advanced-practitioner-training-2024/
  To register, contact: For information and an application, contact Sylvia Edwards at info@sandraingerman.com. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2023.
  Cost/Times: See https://www.sandraingerman.com/advanced-practitioner-training-2024/ for details.
  Additional Information: Prerequisite: A complete beginning journeying course by Sandra that includes divination and power animal retrieval or equivalent.  This is an advanced training that will cover Medicine for the Earth, Healing with Spiritual Light, Extraction Training and Death & Dying in the first week. The second week in September will be a full five-day Soul Retrieval training. Attendance at both weeks are required in this training,

May, 2024

May 25-26, 2024 Rochester, New York
  Course: The First Year of a four-year shamanic program, May-October
  Taught by: Cynthia Nado
  To register, contact: For more information contact cnado@mac.com
  Cost/Times: $850.00 A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 at time of registration. Balance due on the first weekend. Class begins May 25, 2024 meeting one weekend each month through October.
  Additional Information: This group is limited to 8-10 participants and the four-year program starting with this first year, gives you a very solid foundation to become an effective healing presence in the world as a shamanic practitioner. For more detailed information www.shamanicconnectionofwny.com

September, 2024

September 2024 – September 2025  Pinole, California  (near Berkeley)
  Course: Shamanic Practitioner One Year Training (Paints with Stars)
  Taught by: Helena Mazzariello spiritinjoy.com
  To register, contact; Helena Mazzariello, helenamazzariello@yahoo.com
  Cost/Times: Course fee $2,000.00, includes online classes and in-person intensives. Non residential. Email me with any questions, and application form for apprenticeship.
  Additional Inforamtion: A non refundable $300.00 deposit due at time of acceptance, balance due first week of class. Payment plans are available for those in need. This program gives you a strong foundation in becoming a practitioner, advances your healing skills, and your relationship with your compassionate helping spirits. We will meet for a total of 6 intensive weekends (every other month, plus bi-monthly online Zoom calls. Weekend trainings are in my home, in a beautiful, retreat-like setting  You will need strong journeying skills. This year course is an initiation. Homework is required, a journal, and some case studies for certification in the course. You must commit to attending all weekend intensives. Besides learning the powerful techniques and initiations of Healing with Light (Medicine for the Earth), Extraction, Soul Retrieval, Death and Dying, and psychopomp work, you will learn and use Energy Hygiene skills, including healthy boundaries for practitioners, ceremony, the ethics of healing, professionalism, and Ancestral Wellness. Class is limited to 6 students.

October, 2024

October 2024, Dana Point, California
  Course: 15-month Shamanic Practitioner Training:  October 2024 – December 2025
  Taught by: Gretchen Crilly McKay, www.ancestralwisdom.com
  To register, contact: For more information and prerequisites for acceptance into the program visit https://ancestralwisdom.com/advanced-training or contact Gretchen at gcmckay2@mac.com or call/text 714-309-7714  
  Cost/Times: $3300.00. There is a $750.00 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program.  
  Additional information:  During this 15-month program you will explore the wisdom of the shamanic path and direct revelation. You will learn classic healing methods such as divination, energy extraction, soul retrieval, psychopomp, and absentee healing with an emphasis on ethical responsibility, clear diagnostic work, and how to effectively follow the guidance of Spirit. You will develop a strong working relationship with your Compassionate Spirit Guides and have opportunities to experience initiations, group rituals, and spiritual manifestation. The program meets for a total of six intensive weekends plus bi-weekly conference calls. You must commit to attending all weekend sessions.