Chanterelles & Hot Chocolate

Today, my Shamanic practice looks like foraging for chanterelles in the forest near my house.

It looks like staring in joyful appreciation at the golden maple leaves against the soaring blue sky.

It looks like sitting outside in the winter sunshine with my dog and 19 year old cat, singing silly songs and drinking hot chocolate.

Sometimes, “Shamanic practice” gets a conflated with heavy work and deep healing. And it can certainly include that — sometimes my Shamanic practice looks like entity extractions, past life healing, hours-long ritual and incorporation mediumship.

But Shamanic practice is also nourishing, peaceful and fun. It is interacting with playful spirits, sharing breath with a guardian tree, and singing with moving water.

How is your Shamanic practice inviting you to play, relax and enjoy? Where is your practice asking you to learn and develop skill, not only for the deep work, but also for the beauty and fun?

If you want to lean into the skill and the joy in your Shamanic practice —

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins on November 17!

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

Classes are live, on Zoom, Monday evenings, 5 - 6:30pm PT. (No class on December 22.) All classes will be recorded. No prior experience is necessary for this course.

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Are you called to this work, and wondering if it’s right for you?

Through the Foundations of Shamanism Training, you will:

  • Practice Shamanic journeys to connect with spirit allies and learn how to integrate their medicine into your life and spiritual practice.

  • Anchor your healing, ceremonial or spiritual work into the powerful foundation of your local Earth grid and energetic ecosystem, for the purpose of grounding, protection and amplification.

  • Learn how to clear, ground and protect your energy so you can confidently and safely navigating the unseen realms.

  • Make offerings and prayers to connect with spirit guides and Shamanic allies, and build your connection with these guides.

  • Learn how to communicate with the spirit realm so that you may receive their messages, signs and teachings.

  • Master basic concepts of ecology so that your Earth-based spiritual practice is informed by a practical understanding of your local ecosystem.

  • Take steps to heal and reclaim your own indigeneity as you connect to Gaia in a new way.

Are you called to this work, and wondering if it’s right for you?

Do you have questions about the course?

Do you want to meet me for a brief call and make sure I’m the right teacher for you at this time?

Limited availability, this week only:

You’re invited to book a free call with me to talk about if the Foundations of Shamanism course is right for you!

>>>Use this link to book your free call with me.

***Talking to me is not a requirement to register for this course, this is if you have questions or want to discuss anything before registering.***

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins next week, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk