Dr. Roger Walsh, professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology at the University of California, Irvine, summarizes shamanism in these three key points: a) Shamans have the ability to voluntarily enter altered states of consciousness. b) In these states, they travel to other worlds beyond the one we typically know. c) They use these journeys to acquire powers and help members of their community.

Shamanism is still practiced around the world today, though in the West, it was nearly eradicated—remember the witch hunts and burnings at the stake. However, we are all heirs to this universal spiritual tradition, and we can all reawaken it.

During this seminar, you will explore different aspects of the shamanic tradition, understand the connection between all existing entities, and meet your totem animal. Through shamanic journeys—induced solely through working with your mind (without any substance use) and the sound of the drum—you will learn…