THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN
The Shamanic Journey for Healing and Power
The Basic Workshop taught by Leslie Conton, PhD
June 25th & 26th, 2011 ● Portland, Oregon Area
Saturday & Sunday ∞ 9:30am – 5:30pm ∞ Still Meadow Retreat, Damascus, OR
During this experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal and near-universal basic
methods of the shaman to enter non-ordinary reality for problem solving, well-being and healing. Particular emphasis is put
on the classic shamanic journey, one of the most remarkable visionary methods used by humans to explore the hidden
universe otherwise known mainly through myth and dream. Participants are initiated into shamanic journeying, aided by
drumming and movement techniques, for experiencing the shamanic state of consciousness and for awakening dormant
spiritual abilities and connections with Nature.
Practice includes comparisons by participants of their discoveries in shamanic journeys as well as work on personal problem
solving. Participants are also provided with methods for journeying to discover and study with their own spiritual teachers
in non-ordinary reality, a classic step in shamanic practice. Participants learn how shamanism can be applied in
contemporary daily life to help heal one’s self, others and the Planet.
Completion of this workshop qualifies participants to take more advanced training courses with Michael Harner (author
of THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN), and other faculty members of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
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About the Instructor: Dr. Leslie Conton is a Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Fairhaven College, Western Washington
University in Bellingham, Washington. She is a Teaching Associate for the Foundation of Shamanic Studies in California, a
practitioner of core shamanism, and a certified Harner Method shamanic counselor. Over the past 30 years, she has studied
with many shamans from Papua New Guinea, China, the United States, and, most recently, Tibet & Nepal. Dr.Conton is a
talented, inspirational teacher and gifted shamanic healer.
