Shamanic Apprenticeship Training
Introduction to Shamanism
A Two Year Apprenticeship Program Facilitated by Sally Joyce
In Southwestern Ontario
YEAR ONE
SESSION ONE
“The Shamanic Journey” an introduction to the three worlds
Reading Material: “The Beginners Guide to Shamanic Journeying” – Sandra Ingerman
Continuing Personal Work – using the shamanic journey to answer a set of questions, and then preparing yourself to share your findings with others in the group
SESSION TWO
“The Rattle” creating sacred space
Reading Material: “Shamanism As A Spiritual Practice For Daily Life” – Tom Cowan
Continuing Personal Work – creating your own rattle using inspirations from your journeys and your shamanic experiences thus far
SESSION THREE
“The Drum” connecting to great mother and the rhythms of the universe
Reading Material: “Drumming at the Edge of Magic” and/or “Planet Drum” – Mickey Hart
Continuing Personal Work – creating your own drum using inspirations from journeys
SESSION FOUR
“Power Animals” non-ordinary assistance for everyday life
Reading Material: “Soul Retrieval” – Sandra Ingerman
Continuing Personal Work – Acquainting with and integrating the power of your animal spirit and the option of preparing to continue on to Year Two of the Apprenticeship
YEAR TWO
SESSION FIVE
“Your Earth Work” prebirth contracts, awakening to your divine potential
Reading Material: “Sacred Contracts” – Caroline Myss, “The Life You Were Born to Live” – Dan Millman, “ The Purpose of Your Life: Finding Your Place In The World Using Synchronicity, Intuition, And Uncommon Sense” – Carol Adrienne, ” A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” – Eckhart Tolle
SESSION SIX
“Spiritual Hygiene” – reclaiming and protecting your power
Reading Material: “Sacred Space” – Denise Linn
Continuing Personal Work - develop personal practices for maintaining power and be prepared to teach them to your circle mates
SESSION SEVEN
“Continuous Healing” finding your personal medicines
Reading Material: various complimentary healing texts, recommendations will be made
Continuing Personal Work – prepare a short lesson about your medicine of choice and be prepared to demonstrate its use on a circle mate
SESSION EIGHT
“Community Work” working together to bring healing to the planet
Reading Material:
“Welcome Home” Sandra Ingerman “City of Beasts” Isabelle Allende
“Medicine for the Earth” Sandra Ingerman
Continuing Personal Work – continue integrating shamanic ways into your life, references to other teachers and trainings