Portland, Oregon
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
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.
Our retreat center for this workshop is located in the beautiful Center for Natural Medicine at 1330 SE 39th Ave. The center is right on the bus line, just a few miles from the Max Line. A full coffee and tea service will be provided on our morning and afternoon breaks.
About
the Instructor: Beth Beurkens, M.A. is a shamanic practitioner and has been a teacher of shamanism and a vision quest guide for 22 years. She has been a college instructor of religion and spirituality for 32 years and is the author of "Shaman's Eye" and Shaman: Spirit Walker 2011 Wall Calendar. 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, Alicia Luengas Gates and Sandra Ingerman. She is an instructor at Rogue Community College, the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and a creative writing teacher.
Email: beth@shamanicuniverse.com
Website: www.shamanicuniverse.com
Phone: (541) 708-0473
Registration
$225 per person for early registration - up to one month prior to start of workshop. Sign-ups after October 3, 2012 will be $245. Paypal payments may only be made for the full amount on either Visa or Master Cards.
Preregistration is strongly recommended.
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 the deposit be paid early, as enrollments are limited.
Balance Due: Please send balance due by October 20, 2012 so all tuition matters are complete before arriving at the workshop.
To register for this course:
Click here to print the Registration Form and Liability Waiver which needs to be sent via US Mail
Please fill out this form completely and Mail it to:
Beth Beurkens, P.O. Box 483, Ashland, OR 97520
Include your Check or Money Order, or
Make your payment online via PayPal here:
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be processed as follows: notification received prior to Thursday, October 11: full refund minus $60.00 administration fee and any PayPal fees; notification received prior to Thursday, October 18: 50% refund minus $75.00 administration fee. No refunds on or after October 18, 2012. 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.
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies retains the right to cancel any workshop at any time for any reason. In this case all tuition fees will be refunded in full or may be applied to a future FSS workshop of mine.
Lodging in Portland
This is not a residential workshop. You are responsible for your own travel and lodging. Please note the refund and cancellation policies for airlines and hotels. Travel insurance may be advised.
There is a vast range of accommodations here in all price ranges. I've included a few less expensive options. Please make your own lodging reservations.
Bluebird Guesthouse
3517 Southeast Division St.
Portland, OR
(503) 238-4333
Motel 6 - Portland Central
3104 SE Powell Blvd # 06
Portland, OR
(503) 238-0600
Portland Hostel
3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
1-866-447-3031 or 503-236-3380
www.oregonhostels.org
You can go to the Portland Chamber of Commerce for more lodging information or call them at (503) 224 8684.
Portland lodging, directions, and what-to-bring information will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your tuition payment and registration.
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