Workshop Syllabus


Opening Inner Doorways: The Ancient Art of Shamanic Journeying

INTRODUCTION

  • Please tell us about your previous experience
  • Welcome! - Introduction from Kenn Day
  • A Brief Explanation of Post-Tribal Shamanism
  • Workshop Overview - How to Get the Most out of this Workshop
  • Creating a Proper Environment for your Practice
  • Demonstration of Proper Posture for your Practice
  • A Word About Mental Attitude and Intention

SESSION ONE

  • An Introduction to Shamanic Cosmology
  • Shamanic Journeying
  • The Nature of the Soul
  • Opening Inner Doorways: Single-Pointed Internal Focus Concentration
  • Creating a Shared Spiritual Space
  • Introduction to the Doorway of the Heart Center
  • Moving Into Shamanic Body - Simplified Written Instructions
  • The Heart Center Doorway - Guided Practice
  • Homework: The Practice of Focused Concentration in the Heart Center
  • Moving Into Shamanic Body - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space

SESSION TWO

  • The Shamanic Body
  • Introduction to the Lodge
  • Dealing with Issues That May Arise
  • Shared versus Individual Experience
  • Creative Visualization - A Brief Example
  • Preparing to Journey to the Lodge
  • Opening the Shared Space
  • The Lodge - Guided Practice
  • Homework: Returning to the Lodge
  • Homework: Practice Demonstration
  • Journey to the Lodge - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space

SESSION THREE

  • Introduction to the Middle World
  • More About Shamanic Cosmology
  • Shamanic Healing
  • About Shamanic Drumming
  • Preparing to Journey into the Middle World
  • Opening the Shared Space
  • The Middle World - Guided Practice
  • Homework: Returning to the Middle World
  • Journey to the Middle World - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space

SESSION FOUR

  • Introduction to the Upper World
  • Spirit Allies
  • Preparing to Journey into the Upper World
  • Opening the Shared Space
  • The Upper World - Guided Practice
  • Homework: Returning to the Upper World
  • Journey to the Upper World - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space

SESSION FIVE

  • Introduction to the Lower World
  • The Ancestral Soul
  • Soul Retrieval
  • Preparing to Journey into the Lower World
  • Opening the Shared Space
  • The Lower World - Guided Practice
  • Homework: Returning to the Lower World
  • Journey to the Lower World - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space

SESSION SIX

  • Conclusion - Heaven and Earth
  • Integration into Wholeness
  • Preparing for the Heaven and Earth Ritual Journey
  • Heaven and Earth - Guided Practice
  • Heaven and Earth Ritual Journey - Downloadable Audio File (MP3)
  • Closing the Shared Space
  • Recommendations for Further Practice