How is your skill in relating with Earth and the Spirit realm?
The core of Shamanic practice is rooted in an intimate, personal relationship with Earth and spiritual forces. Unlike some organized religions where spiritual leaders stand as intermediaries between humanity and the Divine, Shamanism offers a direct connection.
This is where the magic happens. It’s also where skill becomes necessary.
For people raised in a society based on separation, convenience, subjugation of nature and relegating spiritual communication to the realm of ghost stories, the idea of that direct, intimate relationship can feel overwhelming, or even terrifying. (“What do I do? I don’t even know where to start.”)
If we are used to a lifestyle of on-demand electricity and food delivery, where we live in the illusion of all of our needs being met, the idea of making ourselves vulnerable and humble in the face of something immense and unknown might seem crazy.
Let’s imagine that we find ourselves standing in an ancient forest of towering trees, enveloped in the quiet presence of giants.
We might cling to our illusions, take out our phones and make a TikTok.
We might think, “Wow, that’s beautiful. I need to get out in nature more,” and then head back to the car.
Or we might feel the welling recognition of belonging inside our hearts.
We might fall to our knees in reverence and dig our fingers into the soil.
We might confront all the ways in which we have abandoned ourselves, allowed ourselves to be tamed and participated in humanity’s betrayal of the Earth.
We might howl our grief and make an offering of our tears.
We might approach the trees with beaming smiles, greet them as friends and say, “I love you so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Shamanic practice is rooted in personal connection and direct, intimate relationship with Earth and the spirit realm.
That relationship gives us the gift of belonging:
Belonging with the part of ourselves that is more than human.
Belonging with the parts of ourselves that are stardust and seafoam and wolf song.
Belonging with the wholeness of our eternal spirit.
That kind of belonging is an incredible gift.
But it also requires tremendous responsibility, because it demands that we confront the systems and structures of our lives that perpetuate the illusion of not-belonging.
It demands that we develop skill, fluency and intelligence in our relationship with Earth and the unseen realms.
It’s great to feel connected to nature, but if you head out into the mountains at night without preparation you are endangering your physical safety.
Same with navigating the spirit realm—feeling belonging and connection is wonderful, but without discernment and psychic protection, you are placing yourself in danger.
This is where Shamanic practice comes in:
Shamanism gives you the tools of skillful relationship with Earth and the spirit realm.
Shamanism teaches maturity, fluency, intelligence and practical tools to support your intimate relationship and belonging with the immensity of nature and spirit.
Are you drawn to Earth-based spiritual practice?
Are you seeking guidance and training in your Shamanic path?
Are you ready to connect with yourself, with Earth, with your joyful belonging and the wholeness of your eternal spirit?
Are you ready to develop your Shamanic practice to support your skillful relationship with Earth and the Spirit realm?
If you know that you are here on Earth to develop a deep, functional allyship with Gaia and Earth-based spiritual practice —
If you want to refine, cultivate and ground your intuition in a safe and healthy way so you can confidently communicate with and invoke spiritual forces for healing and guidance —
If you are ready to collaborate with ancient and powerful spirit guides and Shamanic allies —
If you are ready to answer your Shamanic calling —
Join me in this powerful course:
The Foundations of Shamanism
11 Weeks, Online, November 17 - February 2, 2026
This course is live, online, and all modules will be recorded.
Through this course, 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.
