Exploring the Spirit of Nature through Shamanism

The shaman was the first scientist, but unlike many of today's scientists the shaman engages with both the physical and non-physical aspects of the world they live in. What they have in common is that they are both interested in finding out more about the planet we live on, and how its inhabitants connect and interact.

In this five day experiential course, participants will be introduced by Jonathan to some basic shamanic techniques that enable them to directly contact different layers and forms of Nature. Working both inside and out of doors with traditional shamanic practices, participants will learn how to shift their consciousness so they are able to come into contact with different aspects of the web of life.

To complement the shamanic work, Stephan will show how scientists today have come to see the Earth as a living, animate being.

Together, Jonathan and Stephan will weave these two strands into a journey to the Soul of Nature.

This course is for anyone who feels touched by the environmental, ecological, spiritual and economic questions facing us today. The aim is that people will leave knowing how to communicate directly with Nature, feel able to receive its power and knowledge, and look deeper into the interdependence of ecological and spiritual systems.

This course is open to all. You do not need to have done the Basic course "The Shaman's Journey" to attend, though it helps.

JONATHAN HORWITZ has over 25 years experience teaching shamanism in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary and Russia.

STEPHAN HARDING is Programme Coordinator of the MSc in Holistic Science and resident Ecologist at Schumacher College. He is the author of "Animate Earth" and "Grow Small".

This is a residential course taught in the Schumacher College format. For more information and to book a place, go to http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/courses/soul-in-nature-experiencing-the-connection (scroll down to Week 2).

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