There is a quiet but urgent call moving through the world. It rises in moments of stillness, in the grief held beneath our busyness, in the aching question so many are carrying: How do we live through this time? We are facing climate collapse, disconnection, ecological and spiritual grief. Our systems are faltering. Old ways of being no longer hold. In the midst of it all, something ancient … Read more about The Earth is Hiring: Why Shamanic Teachers Are Needed Now More Than Ever
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Sweatlodge Training: A Sacred Return to the Fire
There is something ancient in our bones that remembers the healing power of the earth, the stones, the steam and the stories. The Sweatlodge is one of the most powerful and transformative ceremonies in the shamanic tradition. It is a return to the womb of the earth, where body, spirit and community meet in sacred space. This six-day immersive training is for those who feel called to carry the … Read more about Sweatlodge Training: A Sacred Return to the Fire
Standing at the Threshold: Celtic Summer Solstice and the Shamanic Path
At the height of summer, when the sun stands still in the sky and the days stretch long into golden dusk, we find ourselves at a sacred threshold. The Summer Solstice has been honoured by Celtic peoples for thousands of years. It is a time when the power of the sun is at its peak, the veil between worlds feels thin, and the land hums with life. In ancient times, this moment was not simply … Read more about Standing at the Threshold: Celtic Summer Solstice and the Shamanic Path
The Journey Beyond: A Call to Empathic Souls
Are you someone who feels everything? The moods in a room, the stories held in the land, the unspoken emotions of others? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by it all, like you’re carrying something ancient and sacred in a world that doesn’t quite understand? You may be what we call an Empathic Soul. And you are not alone. The Journey Beyond is a two-part weeklong training that offers a deep dive … Read more about The Journey Beyond: A Call to Empathic Souls
The Secret Life of Spiritual People (And Why It’s Time to Go Public)
There’s something you should know. By day, they manage teams.They hit deadlines.They run households.They write reports, answer emails, organise spreadsheets, teach classes, lead meetings and remember to bring snacks to after-school clubs. But by night?They talk to the moon.They pull cards.They whisper prayers over candles.They drum.They dream.They cry into the soil.They feel spirit at the … Read more about The Secret Life of Spiritual People (And Why It’s Time to Go Public)
Why Shamanic Training Isn’t a Shortcut (and That’s a Good Thing)
We live in a world that promises quick fixes.Heal your trauma in 30 days.Find your purpose in a weekend.Transform your life with a swipe, a mantra, or a shiny new tool. But the shamanic path?It doesn’t work like that.And thank goodness. At Embracing Shamanism, we honour the long game the cyclical, earthy, sometimes messy road of healing and transformation. Our trainings aren’t designed to … Read more about Why Shamanic Training Isn’t a Shortcut (and That’s a Good Thing)
From Burnout to Belonging: How Shamanic Training Can Transform the Way You Lead
You’re someone who gives.You show up.You care deeply.You carry more than your fair share. And yet how often do you feel like something vital is missing? The truth is, many leaders, carers, teachers, and changemakers today are exhausted not just tired, but soul-weary. Burnt out from the pressure to fix, hold, support, and constantly do. You might look strong and capable on the outside, but … Read more about From Burnout to Belonging: How Shamanic Training Can Transform the Way You Lead
Shamanic Time Travel: Healing Across Generations and Timelines
What if time isn’t as linear as we’ve been taught? What if the pain you carry didn’t start with you and the healing you do today could ripple outwards, not only to your ancestors but to your children’s children? In many shamanic traditions, time is not a straight line, but a spiral. Past, present and future are threads woven together in a vast, energetic tapestry. Shamans have long known how … Read more about Shamanic Time Travel: Healing Across Generations and Timelines
When the Spirits Say No: Navigating Spiritual Rejection and Humility in Shamanic Practice
obody tells you about the silence.Nobody tells you about the closed doors, the unanswered calls, the long empty moments when the spirits simply say no. When people first step onto the shamanic path, it is easy to fall into the idea that spirit always welcomes us, that every journey will be rich, vivid, and full of revelation. But true apprenticeship teaches something far less comfortable and … Read more about When the Spirits Say No: Navigating Spiritual Rejection and Humility in Shamanic Practice
Just Released: Extra Date for Our Sold-Out Shamanic Weekend at Anam Cara!
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!