Classes and Workshops
Boundaries for Empaths
Next Date: TBA
Do you find that you are constantly taking care of others? Are you very sensitive to the moods of those around you? There is no need for you to continue to feel drained and overwhelmed!
This class covers two main parts of managing empathy:
1) A conscious over-helping of others, often at the neglect of your own self care, and
2) Being unconsciously sensitive to the energy and emotions of people around you.
In this class, you will explore the deeper why's and how's of these two sides of being an empath, and learn how to manage your own sensitivity.
You will leave with some simple techniques for reining in your sensitivity, both in immediate situations as well as for long-term care.
Winter Solstice Acupuncture Happy Hour
Thursday, December 21, 6:00pm
Serenity Yoga, Hadley, MA
Experience a different kind of Happy Hour and honor this powerful and magical day in Earth's year cycle.
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With the gentle and powerful combination of acupuncture and a guided meditation, you will come into alignment with the stillness of the day, see what teachings it has to offer you, and empower you to use it as launching pad for this coming year.
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The happy hour is not only relaxing and healing, it is also a great way to connect with your most natural self.
Embracing Winter's Wisdom:
A Shamanic Journey into Darkness
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 2024
with the Rowe Center
Online via Zoom
Deep in the depths of winter, darkness abounds. Step into the fullest version of yourself by embracing the darkness!
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With the combined wisdom and power of shamanism and Chinese Medicine, this class will give you direct experience with the energy of winter, which holds soul medicine and great teachings for us, if we are brave enough to explore and welcome them in.
Connect with the Water element and the Spirits of the North. Discover the wisdom that can help you manage the dark and cold, be still and introspective, cultivate deep resources, relate to your own inner darkness with patience, and access your deepest soul wisdom.
Foundations of Shamanism
Next Date TBA
The teachings of shamanism are more relevant than ever, as human history has brought us further and further from the most natural principles of walking peacefully and cooperatively on this planet. In this workshop, you will get introduced to the foundations of shamanism and learn how you can practically apply these to your day-to-day life.
You will also learn one of shamanism’s primary tools of empowerment and discovery - the shamanic journey. You will learn how to journey on your own and meet your Power Animal. Further, you will learn how to use shamanic journeying to directly connect and communicate with all nature spirits.
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If you’re looking to distance yourself from the chaos and artificial world of modern life, and reconnect with your most native self, shamanism offers a powerful path forward.
Walking the Shamanic Path
Level 1: You Are a Nature Spirit
12-week online training, beginning
May 16, 2023, 6:30 PM - 9:00PM each night
Deepen your connection with yourself and with Nature in this 12-week training in shamanism!
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In this program, you will discover the shamanic side of yourself, understand your soul's journey, and learn to live with a greater appreciation and inclusion of the spiritual dimension of life.
The entire program will help you ground in the perspective of interconnectedness. Learn how to access the native spirit with you and deepen your sense of belonging to the planet. You will leave this program with the tools and techniques to maintain a spiritual connection to the wonders of life.
Walking the Shamanic Path
Year-Long Training
Deepen your connection with yourself and with Nature in this year-long training in shamanism!
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In this program, you will discover the shamanic side of yourself, understand your soul's journey, and learn to live with a greater appreciation and inclusion of the spiritual dimension of life.
The entire year will be grounded in the perspective of interconnectedness. The first half will focus on shamanic techniques for connecting with yourself and the spirit world, and the second half will focus on shamanic healing techniques.
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This will be a powerful, immersive, and potentially life-changing year.
Shamanism and Acupuncture Weekend
July 8th, 9th, and 10th
Circles of Wisdom, Methuen, MA
Friday, July 8th: Spiritual Acupuncture Happy Hour
Experience the powerful combination of acupuncture and meditation in this new kind of Happy Hour. After explaining how acupuncture can address big picture, spiritual ailments, you will have the option to receive a gentle acupuncture treatment while being guided in a shamanic meditation.
Saturday, July 9th: You Are A Nature Spirit
While modern culture reinforces the idea that you are separate from the natural world, your connection to the planet cannot truly be severed. This workshop will help you reclaim that connection to the earth and teach you how to maintain it for continued healing and growth.
Discover your true belonging on and with this planet, and how the entire world is your partner and teacher. This workshop will present shamanic perspectives and techniques so you can connect deeply with the spiritual dimension of nature, both in class and on your own afterwards.
Sunday, July 10th: Private Shamanic Acupuncture sessions
Experience the magical combination of shamanic healing and acupuncture and take big steps forward on your soul's journey!
To schedule your session, contact Circles of Wisdom directly at (978) 474-8010.
A Night of Shamanic Journeying
Upcoming Date:
Friday, April 29, 6:30pm
@Circles of Wisdom, Methuen, MA
Shamanic journeying is an ancient technique used by indigenous people all across the globe that opens the doors of communication and interaction with the spiritual essence of all beings. It is a tool to explore the side of reality that lies beyond your primary five senses. Through journeying, you can greatly broaden and deepen your understanding of yourself and for all aspects of life.
This workshop will provide all you need to explore journeying on your own. We will cover the basics of journeying and then provide you several chances to practice. Connect with your Power Animal, commune with the spirits of nature, and receive the insight and healing that you most need.
No experience with shamanism or shamanic journeying necessary, just bring an open mind!
Shamanic Season Series
Summer 2023
3 Thursdays: Class dates: June 29, July 6, July 13
6:30 - 8:00pm, Zoom
For each of the four seasons, I will run a 3-week series which outlines the deep teachings and wisdom of that season.
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Grounded in the perspectives and wisdom of Shamanism and Chinese Medicine, you will learn how you can best dance along with the energy of each season. We will cover the different acupuncture channels associated with the season and what their strengths and weaknesses are.
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You will discover how you can get the most out of these months, what the best self-care is as well as how to work with the greater spiritual and elemental forces present.
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​Each class will contain both teachings, communal sharing, and a guided meditation or shamanic journey. Each class will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to make it live.
Moving From Your Head To Heart
Shamanic Weekend Retreat
May 19-21, 2023
Warwick, MA
Join us for a powerful weekend retreat that will reawaken your sense of what it means to live a heart-led life, breaking the habituated approach of being governed by the fear-based mind.
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With the support of this beautiful land and the power and wisdom of shamanism, you will re-discover the ways to live from your heart, supported by helping spirits, empowering you to live your most soulful and fulfilling life.
Healing Your Relationship With Your Past
Weekend Shamanic Retreat
May 20-22, 2022, Warwick, MA
This weekend workshop will help you find a new sense of peace and equanimity with your past. With the supportive power of nature and shamanism, you will learn to see your past as empowering you on your soulful journey, rather than full of things to regret, deny, or fear happening again.
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Embracing The Dark
Weekend Retreat
Experience a different kind of Happy Hour! Connect with the energy of the season with a gentle-yet-powerful combination of acupuncture and meditation!
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You will receive an acupuncture treatment while being guided in a meditation guiding you to connect with the energy of the season.
It's a great way to honor yourself and connect with your most natural self.
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In September we will meet on the autumn equinox, and our focus will be on finding balance in the face of change, and set a clear intention for heading into the darker season.
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Healing With The Elements
A Shamanic Exploration
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Circles of Wisdom, Methuen, MA
The basic building blocks of life - Air, Fire, Water, Earth - each hold tremendous power for healing.
This 4-week class will help you develop your own understanding and relationship with these four basic elements and how to work with them for healing and growth.
You will learn to release and transform with Fire, ground and nourish with Earth, let go and flow with Water, and inspire with Air.
