Circle of Healing | An Holistic Approach to Health in the Mettawee Valley of Southwestern Vermont

Saturday, January 31, 9.30 am - 1.00 pm.
Shamanism is humanity’s oldest healing practice. The word shaman means “to know” or “to see in the dark” in the language of the Tungus people (modern-day Tuva, in central Asia), and refers to the capacity of the shaman to access spiritual and healing powers beyond the physical world. Shamans gain this knowledge and power by making contact with spiritual guides and teachers, both in this reality and the unseen world known as non-ordinary reality. Shamanism is not a religion per se, and so it is compatible with all religious practices — though naturally the specific form of shamanic practice will be shaped by a person/culture’s religious beliefs. In this introduction we will be explore
how a shaman is “called” to shamanic service.; the shaman’s work in traditional cultures and modern day life; the shaman’s cosmology; healing in the shamanic tradition; and the shamanic journey of power and healing.
Cost: $ 50.00 Bring: A drum or rattle if you have one, a cushion and blanket, bandana, journal and notebook.
To register please contact Susan McClellan at myshamansong@aol.com or call 802- 325 -3300, ext 8#.

For those interested in a continuing shamanic study, Susan is offering a one year study of Shamanism for Healing Ourselves, the Earth, and Community, commencing February 2009. For info about Susan McClellan check out www.shamansong.com