January 2018
Ayllu: Monthly Gathering
The SHI Ayllu is a community of Mesa Carriers which was formed in April of 2005. Its mission is to celebrate the Andean cosmology in ceremony and sacred teachings and to practice healing service to the greater community and the planet. Mesa carriers are invited to consider annual membership in the SHI Ayllu and to participate in monthly Ayllu gatherings. Ayllu gatherings are typically the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Read more about Ayllu membership or pay your annual fee here.…
Find out more »Event: Monthly Drum Circle
ALL ARE WELCOME! SHI's monthly community Drum Circle includes drumming, healing, and shamanic journeying led by Allyson DeMatteo. Please bring your favorite drum and rattle. If you do not have an instrument, you are still encouraged to attend and borrow an extra instrument from the community at large. These events are typically the 3rd Wednesday of each month and do not have an associated fee, though donations are graciously accepted and appreciated. PLEASE RSVP to the Event Organizer via contact…
Find out more »February 2018
Event: Monthly Practice Class
For those who have completed - at a minimum - Kawsay Journey, there is a monthly gathering of practitioners of all levels to review, practice, and discuss ceremonies. This group is designed to be a safe place to practice, offer support, share feedback, and assist in the practical development of Shamanic Practitioners. These meetings are typically the 1st Wednesday of each month and do not have an associated fee. PLEASE RSVP to the Event Organizer via contact below so the space…
Find out more »September 2018
Class: Kawsay Journey
Kawsay Journey is designed for those who have completed of Essentials of Shamanism and are interested in becoming a shamanic practitioner. The course will fulfill desires to integrate the energy medicine traditions of several cultures' healing traditons into an intimate experience that is expressed in all aspects of daily living. The goal of this program is to apply Munay, understanding your Truth in conjunction with the guiding principle of Ayni. This program is a pre-requisite course for Munay Way. The total…
Find out more »Event: Fall Equinox Despacho and Fire Ceremony
Open to All! SHI will facilitate a despacho and fire ceremony presented in the energy medicine tradition to celebrate the new season. Bring a rattle and offering (something from nature) for the fire. Be prepared to be outdoors. This event does not have an associated fee, though donations are graciously accepted and appreciated. PLEASE RSVP to the Event Organizer via contact below so the space will be properly prepared for this community despacho. Submit a $10 Donation Submit a $20 Donation Submit…
Find out more »Class: Essentials of Shamanism
Essentials of Shamanism is designed for individuals with minimal knowledge regarding shamanism, spiritual healing, and the application of energy medicine. The program is open to all, regardless of their current knowledge or skill level; It is common for individuals with prior training in shamanism or other spiritual healing techniques and traditions to attend. The goal of this program is to gain knowledge of spiritual healing and apply the healing techniques to our lives so that we may transform our consciousness and…
Find out more »Class: Shamanic Practitioner Training and Supervision
Shamanic Practitioner Training and Supervision is designed to develop our capabilities for providing service through healing ceremonies to others. The objectives are to review existing ceremonies, to practice existing ceremonies, to modify existing ceremony from our experience and feedback from clients, and to discover new ceremonies to enhance our effectiveness in delivering service to our clients and communities. This is a professional supervision program for shamanic practitioners who have completed Essentials of Shamanism, Kawsay Journey, and Munay Way. The total fee…
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