The Path of the Shaman, A Course

Explore the ancient world of Shamanism and uncover the origins of religious beliefs across cultures. This course delves into diverse religious practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of how religious ideas emerged and their historical roots.

You'll gain a practical grasp of achieving shamanic states – exploring techniques to facilitate your own spiritual experiences. This course is specifically designed to guide you in having your own religious experience, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to personal exploration.

We'll examine various methods employed by shamans and initiates to access the spirit world, including:

• Sensory Deprivation: Understanding its role in altered states of consciousness.
• Meditation: Exploring meditative practices for spiritual connection.
• Psychedelics & Psychotropics: Examining the historical and cultural use of these substances in shamanic traditions (with appropriate caveats and responsible discussion).
• A range of other religious methods designed to facilitate shamanic journeys.

Our primary resource is Michael Harner's The Way of the Shaman, the foundational text that sparked the modern shamanic renaissance. This classic, now with a new introduction and updated resources, offers a definitive handbook on practical shamanism, covering its history, principles, and how to engage with its practices.

As Carlos Castaneda powerfully states, "Wonderful, fascinating... Harner really knows what he's talking about."

Stanislav Grof, author of The Adventure Of Self Discovery, calls it "An intimate and practical guide to the art of shamanic healing and the technology of the sacred. Michael Harner is not just an anthropologist who has studied shamanism; he is an authentic white shaman."

Nevill Drury, author of The Elements of Shamanism, recognizes Michael Harner as "Harner has impeccable credentials, both as an academic and as a practising shaman. Without doubt (since the recent death of Mircea Eliade) the world's leading authority on shamanism."

Michael Harner, Ph.D., has dedicated over 25 years to practicing shamanism and shamanic healing. He founded the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut, solidifying his position as a leading expert in the field. Learn from the best and embark on a journey of self-discovery through the powerful practice of shamanism.