Due to high demand and growing waitlists, we're excited to offer an additional date for Embracing Shamanism at Anam Cara – a powerful weekend of deep connection and transformation. Join us 31 May – 1 June 2025 in Inverness for this experiential workshop exploring the most time-tested mind/body healing method known to humanity. Shamanism dates back over 40,000 years and was practised on every … Read more about Just Released: Extra Date for Our Sold-Out Shamanic Weekend at Anam Cara!
Embracing Shamanism
Shamanic Training: Online vs. In-Person
Shamanic training is a profound and deeply transformative journey that connects you to ancient practices, spiritual realms, and the wisdom of nature. As an experiential and oral tradition, shamanic teachings have always been passed down through direct, in-person interaction between the teacher and student. While online training can be convenient, in-person experiences are essential for the full … Read more about Shamanic Training: Online vs. In-Person
Shamanism for the Skeptic: Is It All Just Ancient Hocus Pocus?
When you hear the word “shamanism,” does your mind immediately conjure up images of someone in a feathered headdress chanting in the moonlight? Or perhaps you imagine an ancient, mystical practice that belongs more in a fantasy novel than in the real world? If so, you’re not alone. Shamanism has long been misunderstood, dismissed as superstition, or lumped in with “woo-woo” spirituality. But … Read more about Shamanism for the Skeptic: Is It All Just Ancient Hocus Pocus?
Breaking the Stigma: Shamanism as a Valid Healing Modality
Shamanism, an ancient spiritual practice, has often been misunderstood and misrepresented in modern society. Despite its deep roots in cultures worldwide, it is sometimes dismissed as "new-age mysticism" or "unscientific." However, as people increasingly turn to holistic approaches for mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, shamanism is gaining recognition as a legitimate healing modality. … Read more about Breaking the Stigma: Shamanism as a Valid Healing Modality
Using Shamanic Practices to Overcome Life’s Challenges
Life can often feel like a stormy sea – unpredictable, overwhelming, and sometimes isolating. Many of us search for tools to navigate these challenges, yearning for something that offers not just comfort but real transformation. Shamanic practices, rooted in ancient traditions, offer a unique pathway to healing and empowerment, enabling us to face life's trials with resilience and clarity. What … Read more about Using Shamanic Practices to Overcome Life’s Challenges
Shamanism for the Modern Parent: Raising Spiritually Aware Children
Parenting in today’s fast-paced world can often feel disconnected from nature, community, and spirituality. Shamanism, with its focus on harmony, connection, and reverence for the natural world, offers a meaningful way to nurture these values in family life. Introducing shamanic principles to your children can help them grow into spiritually aware, grounded, and compassionate … Read more about Shamanism for the Modern Parent: Raising Spiritually Aware Children
Why Starting Your Shamanic Journey Could Be Life-Changing
In today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from nature, from others, and even from yourself. Shamanism, an ancient spiritual practice rooted in connection and balance, offers a path to rediscovering that sense of unity and purpose. Starting your shamanic journey isn’t just about exploring a new spiritual practice; it’s about transforming how you live, … Read more about Why Starting Your Shamanic Journey Could Be Life-Changing
The Sacred Feminine: Embracing Goddess Energy in Shamanic Practices
In shamanic traditions, the Sacred Feminine represents the nurturing, intuitive, and transformative energy that flows through all creation. This energy, often embodied as Goddess energy, is a powerful force for healing, renewal, and connection with the natural world. Embracing the Sacred Feminine within shamanic practices allows us to balance the dynamic energies of life and deepen our connection … Read more about The Sacred Feminine: Embracing Goddess Energy in Shamanic Practices
The Role of Nature in Shamanic Training
Nature is at the heart of shamanic practice, serving as both teacher and guide on the path of spiritual growth. Shamanic training encourages a profound connection with the natural world, helping participants rediscover their bond with the earth, its rhythms, and its wisdom. Here’s how nature plays a central role in shamanic training and why it’s so vital. Nature as a Source of Wisdom In … Read more about The Role of Nature in Shamanic Training
How Shamanic Training Unlocks Creative Potential
Creativity is often seen as a spark of inspiration, a flash of brilliance that allows us to bring new ideas, art, or solutions into the world. But what if creativity is more than that? What if it’s an innate energy that flows through all of us, waiting to be unlocked? Shamanic training offers a powerful path to connect with this deeper wellspring of creative potential. Through ancient practices … Read more about How Shamanic Training Unlocks Creative Potential