Shamanic Apprenticeship Training
Introduction to Shamanism
A Two Year Apprenticeship Program Facilitated by Sally Joyce
In Southwestern Ontario
YEAR ONE
Spring May 15 & 16, 2010
“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
Summer August 14 & 15, 2010
“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
Fall November 13 & 14, 2010
“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
Winter February 12 & 13, 2011
“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
Spring May 14 & 15, 2011
“Your Earth Work” prebirth contracts, awakening to your divine potential
Reading Material: “Sacred Contracts” – Caroline Myss
Continuing Personal Work - creating a piece of art representing your divine potential
Summer August 13 & 14, 2011
“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
Fall November 12 & 13, 2011
“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
Winter February 11 & 12, 2012
“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