Shamanism & Training
       
Shamanism is really a state of mind, its a way of viewing Life as a whole
People often ask about my `work` as a Shaman, I try my best to explain about my daily Rituals & Respects as well as my Healing or Teaching duties, but most of all I try to impart that `being a Shaman` is not a job or Career, Its a Life Calling. `Being a Shaman` is `who` I am at a Soul level.....it is my essence
I could go in depth here about Our Ancestors and the many varieties of Tribal Life Shamanism, but I wont, you can easily look on the internet or in books or even find many a modern day Guru if you wish
I can not make any great claims as to being a Shaman or a Teacher...I can not promise `Cures` nor great acclaim or wealth. All I can say to those that have felt the Shamans calling is I can be a Guide upon your Pathway...I will show you the Doorways...it is for you to walk through them!
I teach a few Shamanic Based workshops, these are in brief small modules of Shamanic Practice such as Connection to Power Animals, Journeying & learning to speak with the Power Plants as well as Female Empowerment Rituals & Rites
(do email for dates & locations places are limited)
If you wish to more in depth Shamanic Training, ive been Guided to start work with Apprentices. This will not be for Everyone
Only those who deeply wish to walk the Pathways with a view to becoming Keepers of the Knowledge (& hopefully Teachers?) will seek me & the Ancestors out for this calling & Training
The Apprenticeship Training is very in depth and will vary from student to student. Some may be ready within a matter of months, with others Training can go on for a few years. Remember however long completion of the Apprenticeship may take you will be required to set aside at least a minimum of 2 whole days/nights every month. If you can not commit to this small request than you can not commit to the responsibility of Knowledge Keeper
Also remember there are many types of Shaman with many types of Pathways
You can not pick & choose where your Power lies, Our Ancestors may wish that you follow you true path of Plant Shaman, or Elemental Shaman or you may be called upon to act as Bridge to the Animal Kingdom or a combination of many? Please do be flexible in your thinking here, no Shaman Pathway is Greater than another, we are not in competition...we are all related! Mitakuye Oyasin
He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone. - Seneca proverb
PRE-REQUISITES
You must have felt the Shaman Path Calling (visions, an inner knowing/Guidance)
You must be 18 or over
You can be up to any age
Male or Female, but Teaching & Knowledge will relate to gender (ie men do not take place in Moon Lodge etc!)
Be willing to commit not only time to learning/studying but also to others! (Voluntary work but more so Earth Energy Healing Days & Animal Healing)
No previous Knowledge required, no psychic development or holistic training of any kind needed
An open kind & Generous Heart, a capable open & imaginative mind and an interest in the World around them would be a good place to start
A sense of Humour is a MUST!
Along with not worrying about getting muddy, cold, soaked with the ocassional odd looks from the locals (English weather!)
If you still feel Guided to me as a Teacher (im sure many now arent!) Then I welcome you to contact me
shaman@buffalowoman.co.uk
I will only be Guided by the Ancestors & if they feel it is not meant to be, then I will be honest & tell you
Do not see this in a negative way! You will find a suitable Teacher with compatiable Energies to your own in good time my Friend
My next in take for One to One Apprenticeships for those seeking to become Knowledge Keepers starts February 1st 2010
I will put forward names on a waiting list and places will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, so to speak
Oviously spaces are limited and a maximum of 5 students only will be taken on
PLACES ARE AVAILABLE September 2010
"The Earth is your Grandmother & Mother, & she is Sacred
Every step that is taken upon her should be as a Prayer"
Black Elk (Hehaka Sapa) tells us these beautiful & Wise words were spoken by Ptesan Win,
(White Buffalo Calf Woman), when she brought the Sacred Pipe to the Sioux
Meet your Power Animal, Animal Guardians, Medicine Animal / Totem
      
This is a exciting & enlightening Workshop, essential part of any Shamanic Training & Apprenticeship
You will be Taught how to approach & communicate with your Power Animal
Learn who / what they are
Understand the Ancient Wisdoms
Do`s & Dont`s!
Develop a Honourable & Safe relationship with your Beings
Shaman Basics of Underworld Travelling
Protection & Guidance at all times!
Healing & Messages from your Own Power Animal
Sacred Wisdom
You will recieve a manual & Journal with this Workshop plus upon completion of this workshop
you will receive a Certificate
£55 per person
No prerequisite required
Please contact
Buffalo Healing Woman
workshops@buffalowoman.co.uk
Workshops available in these areas:
Northamptonshire
Cornwall
Devon
South Wales
Norfolk
Bedfordshire
(2010/2011 Dates available upon request)
Introduction to Spirit Guides & Helpers
       
This informative & enlightening workshop introduces you to the Realms of Spirit, in particular meeting your Spirit Guides & Helpers
This course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those more adept in Spiritual Communication
This workshop will teach you in a safe & fully Protected way how to contact Your Own Spirit Guides
You will also learn
Spirit Guides, Helpers, Guardians, Gatekeepers....who/what are they?
Spirit Realm...what is it?
Protection & Grounding (Keeping safe!)
Do`s & Dont`s
Understanding how Spirit Communicate
Who is YOUR Spirit Guide...lets meet them & find out more!
This is a non-certified workshop, but you will receive a manual journal & a better understanding of Spirit communication
£55 per person
No prerequisite required
Please contact
Buffalo Healing Woman
workshops@buffalowoman.co.uk
Workshops available in these areas:
Northamptonshire
Cornwall
Devon
South Wales
Norfolk
Bedfordshire
(2010/2011 Dates available upon request)
Introduction to Shamanism
An introduction to some of the more basic skills of Shamanism
This one day workshop offers you the chance to see if the Shamans Path really is for you, & provides a safe & enlightening chance to experience Shamanic skills such as
Journeying, Walking between the Worlds
Messages from Our Power Animals & Guardians
Communication of the Ancestors
Drumming
Mother Earth
We are all related
The gift
This is a gentle yet Powerful experience for many who choose to join me on this workshop
You will be taught in a respectful & safe manner
Upon completion of this workshop you will receive your certificate & a Stone Being companion (Spirit Crystal) that has spoken to me (Buffalo Healing Woman) in a wish to be your Guide upon your Journey & assist you in walking your Path with Blessings
£75 per person
No prerequisite required
Please contact
Buffalo Healing Woman
workshops@buffalowoman.co.uk
Workshops available in these areas:
Northamptonshire
Cornwall
Devon
South Wales
Norfolk
Bedfordshire
(2010/2011 Dates available upon request)
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