Mount Shasta, California
Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday, September 13, 2009 9:30am - 5:00pm

Course Description: During this experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal and near-universal basic methods of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Particular emphasis is placed on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humankind to explore the hidden universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream. Participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by drumming and other techniques for experiencing the shamanic state of consciousness and for awakening dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with Nature.

Practice includes comparisons by participants of their discoveries in shamanic journeys as well as being introduced to shamanic divination and healing. Students are also provided with methods to discover, and study with, their own individual power animals and spiritual teachers in nonordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. Participants learn how the journey is utilized for divination and to restore spiritual power and health, and how shamanism can be applied in contemporary daily life to help heal oneself, others, and the planet.

This workshop constitutes the prerequisite for more advanced workshops and training courses with Michael Harner, Beth Beurkens and the other faculty members of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.

About the Instructor: Beth Beurkens, M.A. is a shamanic practitioner and has been a teacher of shamanism for 16 years and a vision quest guide for 20 years. She has been a college instructor of religion and spirituality for 28 years and is a poet and writer. Beth leads dynamic life-changing seminars on the West Coast and in Europe and has a shamanic healing practice in Mt Shasta and Europe. Beth has studied extensively with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman. She is an instructor at the College of the Siskiyous, faculty at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and a creative writing teacher.

Email: beth@shamanicuniverse.com
Telephone: (530) 938-4777

Registration: $250. per person for early registration—up to one month prior to start of workshop. Sign-ups after August 11th, 2009 will be $270. Credit card payments may only be made for the full amount on either Visa or Master Cards.

Tuition Deposit: A $125. deposit is required in order to register for this workshop and will be applied toward your tuition balance. You may also send the full fee to register. We recommend that deposit be paid early as enrollments are limited.

Balance Due: Please send balance due by August 18th so all tuition matters are complete before arriving at the workshop. Thanks.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be processed as follows: notification received prior to Thursday, August 20th: full refund minus $50.00 administration fee; notification received prior to Thursday, August 27: 50% refund minus $60.00 administration fee. No refunds on or after August 27, 2009. If you cancel 30 days or more before the workshop, you may apply the amount paid to another of my FSS workshops with no penalty.

Lodging: There is a vast range of accommodations here in all price ranges. I've included a few less expensive options. Please make your own reservations.

Swiss Holiday Lodge 530 926 3446
Econolodge 1 800 500 3145
Mt. Shasta Inns & Suites 530 918 9292

Lake Siskiyou Campgrounds 530 926 2618
You can also go to the Mt Shasta Chamber of Commerce website for more lodging information at http://www.mtshastachamber.com/ or call them at 1 800 926 4865.

MEALS: There are many excellent healthy food options that range from inexpensive to deluxe. You’ll find American, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican… you name it. $5.00 and up.

A Mt Shasta lodging, directions, and what-to-bring packet will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your tuition payment and registration.

To register for this course, click here for registration form.