Foundations of Shamanism Training

Learn Shamanic Skills for Energetic Hygiene & Earth-Based Spiritual Practice

Shamanic Training in Portland, OR and Online Worldwide

Learn Shamanic Skills for Energetic Hygiene and Earth-Based Spiritual Practice.

Foundations of Shamanism Training: Live Online Classes November 17 - February 2

Are you drawn to Earth-based spiritual practice? Are you seeking guidance and training in your Shamanic path?

“I’ve felt connected to Shamanism since I was a child, but I don’t have any formal training and I want to learn more.”

“I have very strong intuition and I can astral travel but I want to feel confident that I’m doing it safely.”

“My channel is wide open, I see lots of energies and beings, but it’s inconsistent, unpredictable and uncomfortable. I need support to ground and stabilize my mediumship.”

“I’m intuitively working with spirit guides and energy and they’re telling me I’m a healer, but I don’t know what to do. I need tools so I can develop my healing or Shamanic practice.”

These are just a few of the common themes I hear from people who want to study Shamanism.

Do any of these sound like you?

If you’re here, you're ready to:

Receive deep Shamanic healing on every level.
Release blockages, traumas and everything holding you back.
Reconnect with yourself, with Earth, with your joyful purpose and the wholeness of your eternal spirit.
Create a more peaceful, purposeful and radiant life.

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

Have you been “awake” in the mysteries but don’t yet have the confidence you desire to safely navigate the unseen realms?

Are you a live wire open channel? Do you feel like your intuition or mediumship is inconsistent, unpredictable, uncomfortable and needs support to ground and stabilize?

Are you intuitively working with spirit guides and energy and want practical tools so you can do it consistently, on purpose?

Are you drawn to Earth-based spiritual practice but don’t know where to start, and want support from a guide with 22 years of training and experience? (That’s me.)

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

Are you going through a deep healing journey? Are you seeking Shamanic healing and spiritual support for your unique path?

“I feel disconnected from my power, joy and purpose, and I need help finding my way back to myself.”

“I feel like there are energetic blockages and karmic / ancestral / past life wounds I need to heal, but I want someone to guide and support me.”

“I want to connect with my spirit guides for healing and messages — I feel them trying to get my attention but I don’t know where to start.”

“I feel totally alone on this path and I need help from someone who gets it.”

These are just a few of the common themes I hear from people coming to me for support.

Do any of these sound like you?

If you’re here, you're ready to:

Receive deep Shamanic healing on every level.
Release blockages, traumas and everything holding you back.
Reconnect with yourself, with Earth, with your joyful purpose and the wholeness of your eternal spirit.
Create a more peaceful, purposeful and radiant life.

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

Who is Shamanic Training for?

The Foundations of Shamanism Training is for you if:

Michelle Hawk Shaman shamanism sacred ecology nature spirits

You love nature. You feel connected to plants and animals and enjoy the outdoors, but you’re ready to go beyond enjoying nature into a deep, functional allyship with Gaia.
You are ready to receive initiations and teachings directly from the original wisdom keepers: plants, animals, stones, elements, and Gaia herself. You are ready to collaborate with ancient and powerful allies.
You want to go beyond the superficial, “Instagram Witch” nature-based spiritual practice to learn the underlying concepts and tools that support powerful animistic practices like shamanism, mediumship and witchcraft.
You are a healer, ceremonial guide, retreat facilitator or spaceholder. You want to make sure that your container of healing and transformation is as safe and powerful as possible so your clients can receive the most benefit. You are ready to invoke your nature spirit allies to support your work.
You are a homesteader, gardener or permaculturist. You want to go beyond the functional aspects of land stewardship to cultivate a spiritual partnership with the guardians and wisdom keepers of the land.
You are on a healing journey to regulate your nervous system, support mental or physical health, or recover from trauma. You want to attune and calibrate your etheric and physical bodies to the nurturing stability of Gaia.

You feel the calling and remembrance of the wisdom of nature.

You feel Gaia beckoning you to collaborate with her magic.

You are eager to meet and study new, powerful allies.

You are ready to work with land and nature spirits.

Meet Your Guide

Transformational Mentorship spiritual mastery purpose power Michelle Hawk Shaman Alchemist

I’m Michelle Hawk: Shamanic Alchemist, Spiritual Mentor, Master Healer.

As a child, I always felt connected to animals, nature and magic. The world felt alive to me in a way I eventually realized most people didn’t understand, so I hid and didn’t tell anyone about my conversations with animals or the spirits I saw.

When I found out about Shamanism at age 15, everything changed for me. Animistic Shamanism gave me a context and vocabulary for what I already knew: the world and all beings are alive and connected through the unseen realms, and the animals, plants and stones all have powerful wisdom and to share.

I have been studying and practicing animistic Shamanism with various teachers since 2003, and under dedicated mentorship since 2009. My core Shamanic lineages come from the Shaman clan Baksa of what is now Hungary, and the Celtic people and horse tribes who traveled across Europe. I have also studied with Turtle Island indigenous teachers.

For me, the spirituality of life and the science of life have always gone hand in hand. In university, I earned my degree in biology, specializing in animal physiology and behavior. My undergraduate research was in hummingbird foraging behavior, and I dove into tropical ecology and conservation during my research.

As a Shaman, biologist and passionate naturalist, my practice is rooted in deep reverence for life and the wisdom of Gaia, scientific principles of ecology and environmentalism, and genuine appreciation and enthusiasm for nature.

Are you ready to work with land and nature spirits?

“It was so impactful when you said to notice what is growing on my property, and look into the medicine of that plant or tree as I connect with the land at my new house. That has been really amazing. Just the other day a lilac tree bloomed, and the medicine of lilac is about change and I’ve just been having so many changes in my life. Based on your recommendations about working with this nature spirit I’m going to make a flower essence with the lilac and make some offerings to support change. I’ve been tuning into the land, inviting in the spirits like you told me, and communing with the different beings. Almost all the trees on my property are oak trees so now I’m looking into the medicine of that as well.”

— Michelle C. Priestess of Avalon, Keeper of the Sacred Rose Temple

What is possible with Sacred Ecology?

Do you want to…

…create a functionally purposeful allyship with Gaia to support your spiritual practice?
…receive teachings and initiations from the original wisdom keepers: plants, animals, stones and nature herself?
…anchor your personal or professional healing practice into the powerful, amplified grid of Gaia?
…ensure optimal safety and protection in your home, ceremonial and temple spaces?
…receive guidance and support as you establish powerful partnerships with new spirit allies?

Imagine…

…working with the powerful energy of local sacred sites and natural temples on the land where you live.
…feeling confident anchoring the energy of your home or temple space into the ley lines and Earth grid for safety and protection.
…receiving guidance and support from your nature spirit allies for the purpose of healing and transformation.
…purposefully and confidently invoking the nature spirits during your meditation or ceremonial practice.
…building a lifelong partnership with powerful natural allies and receiving deep initiations into their mysteries.

“I am a Medicine Woman, Trans Medium and Channel, Somatic Psychedelic Integration Specialist, and Psychedelic Doula. I took the Sacred Ecology course because Michelle is the best in her field, and after witnessing her powers from other offerings it truly was a no brainer.
This course has been great because I have fully connected to the land, the spirits, and myself through Michelle’s guidance. In Sacred Ecology, I learned how to create a Protectorate and work within the fields of nature magic. My biggest takeaway is a true deepening of my morning and evening practice, my connection to the dragons and nature spirits, and feeling the depth of my connection to trees, plants and animals.
Because of this course, I will be able to grow as a Medicine Woman, and continue to share my gifts more deeply and profoundly. ”

— Dayle B. She/her, Ceremonial Guide and Medicine Keeper, Costa Rica

Through the Foundations of Shamanism 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.

“I like how Michelle sees and talks about the natural world. She is deeply committed to honoring & respecting Nature in all her forms. Michelle is a great teacher, and has put a lot of energy into creating a clear and well organized class.
Michelle talked about certain offerings, as well as ways of connecting to animal allies in a way that inspired me to take action on things that I had been called to do for a while, but felt “blocked” from following through. Once I followed her direction, I was able to release old stories & welcome in fresh energy. These practices strengthened the connection I have with my home, land and neighborhood. After hearing my story with one particular offering, Michelle pinpointed an issue that I could do some self healing with to benefit my life and my ancestral lineage, and she provided a great framework for how to move forward with that.”

— Jessica R. Shamanic Practitioner

The Foundations of Shamanism course includes:

11 live online classes, each including training, hands-on exercises and integration prompts.
Shamanic journeys with your spirit team.
Private online community for resources and connection.
Upgrade option: Add three discounted 1:1 sessions with Michelle for personalized support and mentorship.

Foundations of Shamanism Course Tuition

Early Bird + Discounted 3 Sessions

$1897 paid in full

Early Bird Course Tuition

$847 paid in full

Tuition + Discounted 3 Sessions

$2097 paid in full

OR 3 monthly payments of $767

Regular Course Tuition

$997 paid in full

OR 3 monthly payments of $397

Foundations of Shamanism Course Curriculum

Classes are live, online, November 17 - February 2, on Mondays at 5pm PT. There is no class on December 22.

Learn about Earth-based spiritual practice, relationships with the spirit realm and why they are vitally important to animistic spirituality (shamanism, witchcraft, traditional medicine work).
Context and positionality in animistic practice: why your Shamanic work needs to be anchored into land and Gaia in order to be most effective.
Reclaiming and healing indigeneity and returning to right relationship with Earth and all beings.
Learn foundational principles of how to work with energy.
Develop skill and confidence in your intuition, cultivate your sensitivity and learn how to purposefully direct energy in your body and your field.
Learn skills to support your trance state and Shamanic journey practice.
Devotion and collaboration
3 essential types of offerings
How to make offerings
Receiving messages, signs and communication from nature spirits
Learn techniques to clear your energy field on all levels and layers.
Learn how to energetically clear a room or ceremonial space.
What are the Directions and how to work with them
How to attune yourself to Gaia’s frequency
How to cast a protectorate and create sacred temple space
Learn how to ground into your body, into the Earth grid and into full presence.
Learn practices to center and reclaim all parts of your energy and consciousness.
Introduction to Spirit guides and Shamanic allies
Embodied and etheric nature spirit allies
Individual, communal and planetary spirit allies
Which spirit allies are trying to get your attention and connect with you?
Learn how to cultivate your energy field, amplify your energy body, and expand your capacity to hold life force.
Tools for working with high-vibration and powerful spirit guides.
Learn how to protect your energy body.
Invocations, opening and closing healing and ceremonial containers, how to create a safe energetic field.
Intersection of science and shamanic practice
Niches, roles, relationships with other species
What is the context of your nature spirit allies and what role do they play in that ecosystem? What is their medicine?
Shamanic Journey to connect with a spirit-side Shamanic mentor.
How to work with and integrate your ally
Working with spirit guides and Shamanic allies in your personal and professional spiritual practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to go outside?

Yes! The Foundations of Shamanism course is a hands-on course of experiential education. You will spend time outside in your local ecosystem, following the prompts and integration from our classes. Yay!

Where do classes take place?

Classes will take place live on Zoom.

What is the class calendar/schedule?

Classes are scheduled November 17 - February 2, 2026, on Mondays at 5pm PT. There is no class on December 22.

What if I can’t attend a live class?

All classes will be recorded and uploaded within 24 hours. You will receive a link to the class recording to watch at your convenience.

How do I schedule my 1:1 sessions?

Once you're enrolled, you'll receive a private booking link to schedule your three private sessions. You are responsible for putting yourself on my calendar.

What if I can't get a time I want or I don't use all my sessions?

If there are absolutely no booking times that work for your schedule, please let me know and we can work it out. Sessions expire one month after the end of the course, so please make sure to use them! Sessions that are unused by that time expire, unless you arrange otherwise with me at least two weeks in advance.

Where do we meet for 1:1 sessions?

1:1 sessions will meet on Zoom.

How does payment work?

When you complete your registration, you can choose if you would like to pay in full or make monthly payments. If you choose to pay in full, your entire payment will process immediately. If you choose to make monthly payments, you will be immediately billed for the first payment and the remaining payment(s) will deduct automatically after that. You are responsible for completing all course payments.

What’s your refund policy?

After completing your payment, you may request a refund (minus $100 admin fee and minus payment software processing fees) within 48 hours. After that time period, there are no refunds for any reason whatsoever. Unused funds that are not eligible for a refund may be applied to other work together within 6 months.

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Shamanic Training Client Love

Here are some of the great things that prior students have to share about their experience learning Shamanism with Michelle Hawk.

“I participated in Sacred Ecology because I wanted to connect to my indigenous ancestors and respect the land in which I travel. Now I have a high level connection and new tools to respectfully travel on land that I can honor and respect. I can give offerings and work directly with my ancestors and spirit guides.
In this course I learned where I come from and have a deeper understanding of the presence of Gaia and how I can connect and work in collaboration with the world around me with sacred intention. My biggest takeaway is now I am connected to source and feel a huge responsibility to respectfully honor my sacred indigenous lineage.
The #1 thing I will remember from working with Michelle is making intention and consciousness top of mind with everything I do. I have guidance all around me and now I know it’s possible to ask for that guidance. I recommend this course for anyone who wants to connect to our ancestral roots and become more personally conscious of our responsibility as stewards of this land.
Michelle has an incredibly special talent she has been called to share. Her insight and sacred approach is incredibly inspiring. I’ve grown to trust her guidance and approach to honoring the land and ancestry at a very high level. Beautiful soul!”

— Concetta C. Healer. Salem, OR

“Michelle, I would love to take a moment to let you know how this work has impacted my life in such a deep way. I am so grateful to experience your gifts, and let you know personally that much is shifting in my life. I am feeling all of the deepest intentions we held together at the beginning of this process were given a space to be planted. I will be thrilled as the unfolding of what is meant to be birthed comes forward.”

— Jennifer Alyse, Visionary Entrepreneur, Yoga Teacher and Artist. Pittsburgh.

Michelle Hawk Testimonial Embody Wild Shaman Spiritual Mentor Portland Untamed

“It has been a complete honor to journey with you. My overall experience was blissful. I experienced such Grace, and an opening of peace within myself I have never felt before. The greatest shift that has been present for me is a deep, grounded trust in the Universe. I feel so supported and guided.
I feel you have a tremendous gift in how you approach the individual sessions. In fact, I found them to be so powerful that I had to clear out my schedule for the rest of the day. I noticed tremendous shifts each week. I feel that I am still integrating the work that was done.
I feel that helping people tune into the potent rhythm of the Universal Cycle of Power and how it correlates to intentions is powerful. Imagine if each person knew within themselves they had the power to co-create their reality and be in alignment with the cosmos... It is revolutionary work you are offering, and I am so humbly grateful to have been a part. In fact, it went by so quickly that I would love to experience it again.”

— Melinda Essig, Visionary Artist. Portland, OR

“THANK YOU for taking me through such an incredible experience!! It’s been such a powerful move. I’m feeling lighter already :). I feel as though I’ve taken a big step on the path toward working on my big picture goals (that I’ll probably be working on for my entire life).”

— M. O. Portland, OR