​Shamanism is one of the oldest spiritual practices, dating back over 40,000 years.  It is rooted in the understanding that we are all related, everyone, every creature, everything making up our physical and energetic world.
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  As humans evolved, we moved away from our connection with nature and the natural rhythms of life, creating an illusion of ‘separateness’.  This illusion is one of our greatest pains as humans.  It beckons us to look outside of ourselves for answers and fill the emptiness with people, addictions, resentments, etc., resulting in an imbalance that affects how we see and interact with ourselves and others and how we create our world. 
 

  Traditionally, Shamans, Medicine Women, and Men utilized healing ceremonies to restore balance and harmony to a person, situation, or the land.  As we are all one, each ‘healing’ radiated into the world, creating opportunity for all to come into balance.

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  Today, many of these ancient practices, along with modern shamanic modalities, are accessible, allowing Shamanic Healing to thrive in the 21st century.

 

  My personal journey with Shamanism began in the early 1990s, and it brought understanding to a lifetime of experiences.  Shamanism is a phenomenal spiritual practice and a great blessing in my life, both personally and professionally.  During my many years as a Shamanic Practitioner and 24 years as a Shamanic Teacher, I have had the privilege of witnessing countless individuals experience deep healing and transformation, often beyond what they imagined possible.  I believe Shamanic Practitioners offer services that work on limitless levels of our being and can access information and healing, which is continually changing our world for the betterment of all.

 

 In 2000, during a Bear Medicine retreat in Montana, I had a transformative experience. Deep within a cave on the continental divide, my power animal, Grandmother Bear, came to me.  She exchanged hearts with me and guided me to create a program to teach others the transformative power of Shamanic Healing and the joy of embracing this spiritual path.  Twenty-four years later, I remain honored and grateful for the path this has created in my life and the many blessings it has brought.    

 

  The last program, which graduated in August of this year, introduced a Hybrid Classroom.  It was a wonderful success, allowing students from all over the US to participate.  We will continue this format, welcoming students to participate in person and via Zoom.  Within the in-person classroom is a large screen television; everything is set up to provide students with optimal experiences and to feel a part of the courses no matter where they are.

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  To me, Shamanism is a way of life, a spiritual practice, and a ‘remembering’ that expands our connection to our world and beyond.  It reminds us of the preciousness of life and our interconnectedness, teaching us that who we become changes the world.  It also calls us to be present, conscious, and aware, recognizing that every word and action we take is like a prayer that sends energy into the world, affecting all. Oneness is our true nature.

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  When we can appreciate that each word we speak, each step we take, is a prayer.  No matter what the intention or meaning behind the work or action, it is a prayer that goes out into our world and is felt energetically by all beings, and the practice of Shamanism asks us to be present, conscious, aware, and live (at one with all that is) in a good way.

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   We can all live in alignment without going through a Shamanic Studies Program. However, this program provides a pathway to a deep understanding of ancient Shamanic teachings and healing practices that have evolved over centuries. Beyond passing down knowledge, it fosters a stronger connection with yourself, the natural world, and the universe.

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This is a Hybrid Program! 
You can now study with Donna from ANYWHERE!

Join us in person at Donna's office in Chicago Heights, IL, or Via Zoom.

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People are drawn to this program for various reasons: to explore personal healing, deepen their spiritual connection, awaken their innate healing abilities, find community, or pursue becoming a Shamanic Practitioner. Whatever calls you to this path, it will bring healing to profound levels of your being and support the Journey of your Soul.

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  This Shamanic Studies Program is dedicated to bringing shamanic spiritual practices and healing modalities into the modern era, encompassing teachings from the basics of journeying to advanced shamanic healing techniques.

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  Throughout time, Shamanism has been a way of life that teaches us to walk in both worlds, combining earthly traditions and spiritual practices.  Shamanic Journeying allows us to access information and healing for ourselves and others and for the betterment of the Earth and Her people.  It expands our knowledge and opens a Sacred Space within, inviting Spirit to teach us and help us "remember" the Journey of Our Soul.  

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​  ​ The Journey of the Soul program embraces Shamanism as a spiritual practice and provides an in-depth study and training of Shamanic techniques and healing modalities.  Each course builds upon the previous one, creating a wealth of knowledge and experience.  My teaching style blends lectures with class participation, creating opportunities for students to experience the techniques taught and incorporating ceremony throughout.  Students are encouraged to practice the techniques at home with willing friends and family to strengthen their skills and bring their experiences to the next class for discussion.  This hands-on approach allows students to understand and appreciate these teachings on many levels.  Each student completing all the courses in the program receives a certificate of completion. 

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  The first part of the program focuses on the fundamental aspects of Shamanism, including Plant & Animal Medicine, working with Spirits of Nature, Medicine for the Earth, the Power of Ceremony, and the basics of energetic self-care.  This lays the foundation essential for the second part of the program, where students learn Shamanic healing techniques:  Extraction, Spirit of Trauma (healing generational trauma), Soul Retrieval, and Death and Dying (demystifying death, learning how to help lost souls cross, working with those physically ready to cross over, and depossession training).

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In our final weekend, Walking in Both Worlds, we will honor the culmination of our time together and celebrate Shamanism. We will explore how to continue walking in beauty, honoring our relationship with all things, and incorporate this sacred knowledge into our daily lives. Through song, silence, community, and nature, students’ next steps on their path will be illuminated as we bring the program to a close. 

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To commit to this program, students must attend all classes, practice the techniques between sessions, submit summaries of their practice to me, journey once a week, spend time in nature, and incorporate energetic self-care into their daily lives.

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Post Certificate opportunities include:

• Internship: a mentoring opportunity with Donna to build skills in working with clients to support you in becoming a Shamanic Practitioner

• Teacher Training to learn how to teach Journey of the Soul Courses:
       Introduction to Shamanism I:
             Meet Your Power Animal and Learn to Journey Workshop
       Power Animal Retrieval Workshop
       Introduction to Shamanism II: Walking into the Sacred Circle
       Power of Ceremony Workshop Series

• Advanced Courses:
         House and Land Blessing and Clearing Class
         Skull Medicine Class
         Clearing the Path Process        

Certificates of completion are awarded for:

         Completion of the Shamanic Studies Program
         Internship Program
         Teacher Training
         and other advanced courses.

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Prerequisites for joining the program:

• A working knowledge of journeying to the three Shamanic worlds with your power animal

• Or attend an Introduction to Shamanism I:  Meet your Power Animal and Learn to Journey Course

• Attend Introduction to Shamanism II: Walking into the Sacred Circle.

Shamanism II.