Shamanic Pathways
facilitated by Yeshi Eperjesi

Shamanism is the original religion. The ‘rediscovery’ of shamanic practice may be one of the most important spiritual developments of our era.

Shamanic Pathways offers men and women an opportunity to walk the ancient path of the shaman while bringing awareness and experience of 21st century living. Contemporary shamanism merges the wealth of shamanic practises, as we know it, passed down through time from countless traditions around the globe.

In this way Shamanic Pathways is essentially a soul centred practice that brings a conscious connection to the diverse healing powers of nature, spirit energy and the human psyche.

It is a personal practice incorporating the traditional way of the shaman with creative and intuitive ways of bringing wellbeing, guidance, empowerment and the expansion of consciousness.

Shamanic Pathways is an experiential workshop designed to offer a progressive and practical introduction to contemporary shamanic practice. We believe these practices can potentially become a way of life, influencing and informing all areas of modern living.

Over this upcoming weekend participants are introduced to core methods of how shamanic practice can assist us to enter non-ordinary reality for purpose of spiritual fulfillment, problem solving and healing.

The Shamanic Pathways weekend will include:

Shamanic journeying - The shaman’s journey explores the hidden regions of the Otherworlds. Participants experience shamanic journeying, aided by drumming and other trance techniques, to drop into the shamanic state of consciousness and awaken dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with Nature.

Working with Power Animals - Many shamanic traditions suggest that we are assisted throughout our lives by the essence of various animals. These are often called Power Animals or Totem Animals. Discovering and working with these energies can assist us to connect with the essence of Nature as guide, advisor, and healer.

Tuning our Senses to nature and reality - Immerse yourself in the rainforest canyons of the Blue Mountains. Open your senses to the wild elements of nature, discovering your essential part in it. We will be immersing ourselves into the landscape, watching, waiting, listening, feeling, connecting, interconnecting with nature, with ourselves, and with others. This workshop focuses on establishing, and building on, your 'sense of place' - your perception and awareness of your surroundings and of yourself in it. This awareness is one of the quintessential tools of becoming more aware, not only of the outside world, but also of yourself and your belief system that drives you.

Preparation for Vision Questing - This workshop can be used on its own for personal development work or for increasing your Questing skills to get the most out of the longer wilderness based Vision Quest Programs. Our overnight stay in a cave will embrace ceremony, drumming and dancing and shadow work (including dream work and symbol work). In the morning, before breakfast, we will enter into meditation in solitude and silence. This will be a time of personal Soul connection and contemplation, to be One with in and with out.

Through exploring the soul of the landscape we can reveal the landscapes of the soul. By exploring the truth of nature we can uncover the nature of truth.

While shamanism is a timeless and ancient tradition it is not unchanged by human development and understandings. This course offers an introduction to core shamanic beliefs and experiences as a stepping-stone for continuing to deepen the journey through solo exploration.

The wisdom and healing of Shamanic Pathways is available to all who choose to tread this ancient path

'My experience proved to be life changing, giving me the tools and confidence to improve my life journey.' Gloria

'I found the workshop I attended to be a very gentle and warm introduction to the various Shamanic paths available.' Alex