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My Introduction to Journey Meditation class is now available to view online. This is a four-hour, unedited live recording of a class that you can follow along with. The people in the class graciously agreed to let me record the class and share it. To preserve their privacy I have not included their images, but you will hear them share their experiences. It is incredibly helpful for beginners to hear others’ experiences so I am very thankful for their generosity.
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I often do private group sessions for learning Journey Meditation, or for shorter advisement sessions for a group. Please contact me if you’d like to schedule something.
2026
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! I am teaching Advanced “Shamanism for the Rest of Us”. This course is practitioner training and includes:
- the power of ceremony and how to create and hold sacred space
- illness from a shamanic perspective
- shamanic extraction
- shamanic healing techniques / activating the light-body
- working with clients
- soul retrieval and integration
The class will be taught over three in-person weekend sessions – held four to six weeks apart – with two online sessions in between each weekend session (so three weekends and 6 online meetings in total). Students will be taught how to work both in person and remotely. Students will learn classic/traditional core shamanism as well as being encouraged to work with personal guides to enhance these techniques. Students are required to bring a rattle and drum to each meeting. Meeting times will run from December 2025 through March 2026. Exact dates will be determined once the class roster is full.
PAST EVENTS
May 18, 2025
In Person Workshop: Fortifying Purpose and Courage in Uncertain Times
Join my colleague, Erin LaCerra, and I for a four hour workshop in person at Body Mechanics Pilates & Body Work in Southeast Portland, Oregon on Sunday, May 18th 2025. from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
Join us for a deep exploration of Shamanic Journey Meditation as a tool to fortify your sense of purpose and courage in uncertain times. In this workshop, we will call on intuition and the wisdom of helping spirits to support us in building skills for resilience in the midst of a chaotic world. It will be an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect on current social, political and worldly dynamics, and learn from each other in a compassionate and spiritually expansive atmosphere.
This 4-hour session from 12:30-4:30pm will be broken into two parts:
The first hour will be an Introduction to Journeying and intended for those who are new to the practice. If you are already familiar with Shamanic Journeying, attendance to the first hour is optional, but may be taken as a refresher.
The next three hours will be the Meditation Intensive, during which we will take multiple journeys based on prompts provided by the facilitators and formed together by the group. If you are already familiar with shamanic meditation, you have the option to only attend this portion of the workshop.
Seats in this session are limited. Please fill-out this brief interest form and choose between the options of attending the full workshop Introduction to Journeying & Meditation Intensive or the Meditation Intensive Only. We will follow-up with registration and payment information. Please note, times and prices vary between the workshop options as outlined below.
$160.00 One hour of Introduction to Journey Meditation followed by three hours of Journey Meditation Intensive (12:30-4:30) for those who have little to no Journey experience or who would like a refresher on how to Journey
$120.00 Journey Meditation Intensive Only (1:30-4:30) for those who already know how to Journey
If you cannot make this workshop, but are interested in future sessions with us, please select the Wait-List option on the interest form. We will keep you informed of upcoming dates!
April 30th, 2023
I will be teaching another online Introduction to Journey Mediation class. I will be offering it FREE of charge, however the caveat is that I will be recording the class to later offer as a downloadable course for folks moving forward. I know people are often camera shy, and also may want to maintain their privacy; I can work to accommodate this in the editing.
The online course will last for 4 hours. The folks that have already signed up have determined that it will be held on Sunday, April 30th from 9:00am to 1:30pm Pacific Time.
May, 2021
I will be teaching a fully online Ancestral Journey Workshop. This is hands down one of the most impactful courses I teach. It is for experienced Journeyers only. I typically run the in-person version of this course in a one-day intensive that runs for 8 hours with a break for lunch, however online demands this be broken into two 4 hour sessions (There is optional homework in between the session dates.) As usual, once you fill out an interest card [link no longer active] as a group we will work to choose the dates and times that work best for the group.
UPDATE: Final dates chosen are May 1st and May 8th. Both sessions will run from 2PM to 6PM Pacific time.
March, 2019
I will be teaching an Ancestral Journey Intensive Workshop. This workshop is one of the most impactful courses I teach. It is for experienced Journeyers only, and will include live drumming, The workshop will run for a full 8 hours (short breaks only). As usual, once you fill out an interest card [link no longer active] as a group we will work to choose the dates and times that work best for the group.
UPDATE: Final date chosen is March 21, and the workshop will run from 1PM to 9PM Pacific time.
December 2018
Weekend Introduction to Journey Meditation Intensive Workshop. This workshop is in person in South East Portland and is appropriate for folks who have never Journeyed before, have Journeyed a little but want to deepen or resurrect their practice, or for experienced Journeyers who want to enter into a two day intensive with the benefit of live drumming. As usual, once you fill out an interest card [link no longer active] as a group we will work to choose the dates and times that work best for the group.
Update: Final dates chosen are December 1st and 2nd; both days are from 10AM to 6PM Pacific Time with a break for lunch.
November 2018
On Sunday, November 4th I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to run a Workshop on Journey Meditation Specific to Working with Power Animals. This workshop is for beginners and experienced Journeyers alike! I encourage you to call ahead to reserve your spot as space is limited. I hope to see you there. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
September 2018
I will be participating in the Portland 2018 Body, Mind, Spirit Expo the weekend of September 29/30. I will be giving a lecture on Saturday a1 12:00pm, but will be offering Shamanic Advisement Sessions on both days. It’s a fun event with lots to do and see. Come on down. Weekend Admission is $12.
July 2018
I will be back at New Renaissance Bookshop Saturday, July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as a guest reader. I strongly suggest calling ahead to set your appointment. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
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On Sunday, July 15th I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to run a Workshop on Journey Meditation Specific to Working with Power Animals. This workshop is for beginners and experienced Journeyers alike! I hope to see you there. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
June 2018
On Sunday, June 3rd I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to run a Workshop on Journey Meditation. This workshop is for beginners and experienced Journeyers alike! I hope to see you there. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
January 2018
I will be back at New Renaissance Bookshop Friday, January 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as a guest reader. This is a nice opportunity to come and get a session in on a weeknight (something I rarely do these days). I strongly suggest calling ahead to set your appointment. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
On Friday, January 5th I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as a guest reader. I rarely see clients on weeknights so this is a nice opportunity to come and get a session in at a time that might be convenient for you. I strongly suggest calling ahead to set your appointment. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
December 2016
On Sunday, December 18 I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to run a Workshop on how to work with your Power Animal. The workshop will start with a Shamanic Journey to meet and greet your Power Animal. Then we will discuss how to work with the gifts, strengths, and wisdom they are ready to bring into your life. This is especially helpful around the holidays! We will also discuss ways this relationship can be mutually beneficial. New Renaissance address is 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
July 2016
On Thursday, July 21st I will be at New Renaissance Bookshop from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sessions can be booked by calling the shop. You can choose a 30 minute session, or a 60 minute session.
June 2016
Nothing public this month, only private events scheduled. If you’d like to schedule a group event (ex. journey meditation instruction, or short advisement sessions for a small group) please contact me.
May 2016
April 2016
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