Foundations of Shamanism Certification A 6-Class Experiential Training Program with Jessica
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Soul Purpose | Swansea, MA
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Foundations of Shamanism CertificationA 6-Class Experiential Training Program
with Jessica Kozak Shaw
Dates:
Thursday, February 12
Thursday, April 9
Thursday, June 11
Tuesday, August 18
Thursday, October 8
Thursday, December 10
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Investment: $240 for all six classes (save $30) or $45 per class
Classes stand alone if you wish to hop in or take by topic of interest
Classes available on Zoom and Recorded and offered for replay
Program Overview
This six-class Foundations of Shamanism Certification offers a grounded, accessible introduction to core shamanic teachings drawn from cross-cultural wisdom traditions and taught with respect, integrity, and care. Designed for both beginners and experienced spiritual practitioners, this program gently introduces students to foundational shamanic concepts while emphasizing personal experience, reflection, and conscious spiritual practice.
Each class blends teaching, guided meditative experiences, discussion, and practical exercises to help participants understand how shamanic principles can support healing, balance, and spiritual connection in everyday life. The environment is supportive, inclusive, and intentionally paced so students can learn comfortably and confidently.
A Grounded & Safe Approach
All experiential practices in this program are taught through meditative consciousness, guided visualization, and focused awareness, similar to deep meditation or conscious dreaming. Participants remain fully present, aware, and in control at all times. This is not about altered states or losing awareness, but about learning how to work intentionally with intuition, symbolism, and subtle energy in a grounded and empowering way.
Jessica emphasizes energetic safety, personal boundaries, and respectful engagement with these teachings throughout the program.
What You Will Learn
Over the course of six classes, students will explore foundational shamanic teachings and practices, including:
• An introduction to shamanism and its role across cultures
• Understanding the Medicine Wheel and sacred directions
• Working with the elements and natural cycles
• Honoring ancestors and lineage wisdom
• Learning about spirit allies and power animals
• Guided meditative journeying and conscious dreaming practices
• Grounding, protection, and energetic hygiene
• Creating sacred space, ritual, and intention
Each class builds upon the previous one, allowing students to integrate learning gradually while developing confidence in working with these practices.
Teaching Style & Experience
Jessica teaches in a way that is clear, ethical, and approachable, making ancient wisdom accessible to modern seekers. The focus is on understanding the spiritual principles behind the practices, learning how to apply them respectfully, and developing a personal connection that feels authentic and aligned.
Classes are interactive and experiential, with time for questions, discussion, and reflection, ensuring that students feel supported throughout the journey.
Who This Program Is For
This certification is ideal for:
• Spiritual seekers and intuitives
• Healers, Reiki practitioners, and energy workers
• Those interested in earth-based spirituality
• Anyone drawn to ancestral wisdom and nature connection
• Beginners seeking a clear and respectful introduction to shamanism
No prior shamanic experience is required.
Certification
Students who complete all six classes will receive a Foundations of Shamanism Certificate, recognizing completion of this introductory training.
This program offers a meaningful and respectful entry point into shamanic understanding — grounded, experiential, and empowering — while honoring the sacred roots of these teachings.
About the Instructor
Jessica Kozak Shaw is a practicing healer with over 26 years of experience in spiritual and energy healing. She is a Reiki Master, Energy Medicine Master Healer, teacher, and facilitator known for her grounded, compassionate approach to spiritual education.
Jessica has studied Toltec and Mayan Shamanism for 4 years and continues her apprenticeship as a Curendera under Daniel Stone, who resides in San Miguel, Mexico. Her teaching style blends ancient wisdom with modern understanding, emphasizing safety, integrity, and personal empowerment.
Through her work at The Soul Purpose, Jessica supports students in deepening their spiritual connection while remaining rooted, ethical, and fully present in their lives.
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Class Descriptions
Class 1 – Introduction to Shamanism & Sacred Awareness
February 12
An introduction to shamanism as a spiritual worldview and practice found across many cultures. Students will learn what shamanism is — and what it is not — while exploring meditative awareness, symbolism, and intention as the foundation for all shamanic work.
Class 2 – The Medicine Wheel & Sacred Cycles
April 9
Explore the Medicine Wheel as a map for balance, healing, and self-understanding. This class introduces the directions, elements, cycles of nature, and how the Medicine Wheel can be used as a tool for reflection, growth, and spiritual alignment.
Class 3 – Ancestors, Lineage & Spiritual Roots
June 11
Learn how ancestral awareness supports healing, guidance, and grounding. This class focuses on honoring lineage in a respectful, non-appropriative way while exploring how ancestral wisdom, memory, and healing can support present-day life.
Class 4 – Nature Connection & Conscious Journeying
Tuesday, August 18
Develop a deeper relationship with the natural world through guided meditative practices and symbolic journeying. Students will learn how nature, animals, and the elements can serve as mirrors, teachers, and sources of insight through conscious awareness and meditative states.
Class 5 – Power, Energy & Spiritual Boundaries
October 10
This class explores personal power, energetic hygiene, and spiritual boundaries. Students will learn how to work with energy safely, ethically, and grounded in self-awareness, avoiding spiritual bypassing while strengthening inner clarity and resilience.
Class 6 – Integration, Ethics & Living Shamanic Awareness
December 10
The final class focuses on integrating shamanic principles into daily life. Students will explore ethical considerations, practical application, and how to carry shamanic awareness into relationships, healing work, and spiritual practice with integrity and balance.
Certification
Students who complete all six classes will receive a Foundations of Shamanism Certificate, offering a strong and respectful foundation for continued spiritual exploration or personal practice.
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Where is it happening?
The Soul Purpose, 1211 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Swansea, MA 02777-4225, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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