SHAMANIC WORKSHOPS, TEACHINGS & EVENTS

DEEPENING YOUR SHAMANIC PRACTICE

BEGINS:    SPRING EQUINOX 2008

MEETS:     FOUR INTENSIVE WEEKENDS IN 2008

PLACE:    THE BARN, TOPSHAM, ME (WWW.THEBARNTOPSHAM.COM)

This program is for those who have completed a long-term program with me or another shamanic teacher, and is one who is seeking the deepening experience of additional ceremonies and rituals.

As a circle we will prepare for and perform The Conjur Dance, perform death and dying rituals and ceremonies, participate in a vision quest, and more.   

If you are interested, please write me or call me.   Application and personal interview is required.

SECOND TWO-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN ADVANCED SHAMANISM AND SHAMANIC HEALING

BEGINS: JANUARY 2008

MEETS:  ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH FOR 2 YEARS

PLACE:   THE BARN, TOPSHAM, ME   (www.thebarntopsham.com

This non-residential, intensive, two-year program is for the person who desires to explore the depths of shamanism for their own personal growth and/or to pursue shamanism as a future practitioner or Earth healer.

Teachings include the traditional shamanic healing methods of power animal retrieval, extraction, working with death and dying, healing with spiritual light, and other healing rituals of shamans from around the world and through ancient and more modern times.

This program includes numerous powerful initiations meant to prepare the seeker to truly become the "hollow bone".   As a result, admission is by application and personal interview with me.

We meet in beautiful, sacred space in the woods where we have privacy, solitude and opportunity for work outdoors as well as warm, inviting and comfortable space indoors.   (www.thebarntopsham.com)   

If you are interested, please contact me by phone or email me so we can schedule a conversation.   

EXPLORING PAST LIVES THROUGH THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY

October 6 & 7, 2007 @ "The Barn", Topsham, ME

The goal of this intensive weekend workshop is to provide opportunities to explore the meaning of your past lives and how they might relate to your current life issues, problems, relationships, careers and events.

We will do healing ceremonies and journeys directed at resolving past life issues which may be impacting your current life.   The program will include other rituals and working with shamanic art.   

Prerequisite:   Shamanic journeying experience and a strong connection with a Power Animal or teacher.   Application for admission to this program is required.   

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING

September 29 & 30th, 2007  @ "The Barn", Topsham, Maine

This workshop is for the person who has read about shamanism or who has had some other introduction to journeying and wants to learn to explore the Lower World, Upper World and Middle World of the shaman. 

These two days will give you the opportunity to develop a relationship with a Power Animal, and an Upper World teacher, and potentially other helping spirits.   You will learn to perform Power Animal Retrievals for others and learn some of the rituals and ceremonies of the shamanic tradition.   No prior experience with shamanism is required for this workshop.   Space is limited, so please register early.   

TWO YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

I am now accepting applications for my 2nd two-year apprenticeship program.

Deepen your shamanic practice, learn how to perform Soul Retrievals, shamanic extractions, work with those who are dying or who have already passed on, participate in ancient shamanic initiatory experiences, dance and sing at the fire ceremonies, and more!   

The purpose of this two-year experience is to prepare students to walk the shamanic path in all aspects of their lives.   Some will choose to become shamanic practitioners and work with clients.  Others will work with the spirits of the natural world for the betterment of our planet.   Others will find unique paths that suit their specific calling.   It matters not what your goal is; the spirits will guide you in this work.

We will meet for one intensive weekend per month (except July and August) during 2008 and 2009.   I have retained sacred space in the Brunswick area with walking paths and lots of room for outdoor ceremonies.    

Please email me or call for further details including fees and pre-requisites.    Application required.   

Weather Dancing Workshop

June 16/17, 2007

                        Weatherdancing:

Shamanism and the Spirits of Weather (Level 1)

                                   Led by: Nan Moss & David Corbin

Nan and David have been my teachers for many years and among other things are:

• Faculty members of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies
• Developers and publishers of the Cloud Dancing divination cards
• Authors of a Weather Shamanism book soon to be published by Bear and Company
• Shamans with a collective experience of more than 50 years!   

Visit their website @ www.shamanscircle.com

Here is the workshop description:

Weather is one of the most influential forces in our world. It permeates every facet of our lives, as well as shaping the course of history. As shamans, our role is to understand and work in partnership with all the powers of nature, including the weather.

This workshop is an exploration, an opportunity to create harmonious relationships with the Spirits of Weather, and to learn more about these awesome powers.

This is not about controlling the weather. Shamans are healers, and our goal is to heal our relationship with weather. Through journeying and ceremony, we will work with the Spirits of Weather directly to find out what they can teach us, what they want from us, and how we can all work together to help the world get back on a path towards health and abundance.

Prerequisite: Good shamanic journeying skills and a strong connection with a power animal or spiritual teacher.

This is the prerequisite for all advanced WeatherDancing workshops

CONTACT:   Dory Cote to register

ONE YEAR PROGRAM IN ADVANCED SHAMANISM AND SHAMANIC HEALING

Beginning November 8, 2006: Meeting each Wednesday evening for 14 months (not July and August)

Students will be introduced to advanced shamanic healing tools and processes with the focus being on traditional "core" shamanic healing work such as Extraction, Soul Retrieval, Psychopomp, and many other methods. Application for this program is required and registration is limited. Please contact Dory @ 207-841-1215 or

dory@dorycote.com for an application and further information. Go to

www.dorycote.com for further information about Dory and her background.

We will meet @ The Sanctuary Center For Holistic Health and Yoga in Yarmouth, ME, a beautiful facility with the opportunity for us to create sacred space and safety to do deep shamanic work.    For further information about The Sanctuary, please check their website @ www.sanctuaryhhyc.com.   

RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP

November 11, 2006, 12 Noon to 4 p.m.

Spiritual Renaissance, So Portland, ME

GOURD RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP

Come learn how to make your own gourd rattle. Everyone will leave with a completed rattle in hand. The rattle-making process will be performed with appropriate ceremony to bless, enliven and empower the objects we will be working with. We will embellish rattles with feathers, beads and other items. Cost: $60 includes all materials, instruction, guidance and ceremonies. Please call Dory @ 207-841-1215 or email

dory@dorycote.com. For further information about Dory go to her website @

www.dorycote.com.

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP

October 7, 2006, 1 to 4 p.m.

Shamanic Play For Children Ages 5 to 10

The Sanctuary Center For Holistic Health and Yoga

Yarmouth, ME

This is a fun and educational time for children who will be introduced to journeying to find and relate to their Power Animals. We spend time drumming, dancing, singing and talking about the traditional directions, how to build an altar, and "energy". Registration is required. Cost: $25.00

Call Dory @ 207-841-1215 or email

dory@dorycote.com. Go to

www.dorycote.com for further information about Dory and her background working with children.   

For further information about The Sanctuary, visit their website @ www.sanctuaryhhyc.com. 

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING

October 8, 2006, 1 to 6 p.m.

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying

The Barn, Topsham, Maine

This is a basic workshop for beginners who want to learn shamanic journeying. You will be introduced to the process of journeying to the Upper and Lower Worlds and meeting your Power Animal(s) and Spirit Guide(s). You will also learn to use shamanism as a daily spiritual practice and how to help others. Registration is required. Cost: $100. Call Dory @ 207-841-1215 or email

dory@dorycote.com. Go to

www.dorycote.com for further information about Dory and her other programs.