Welcome to Shamanic Journeying: Connecting with Your Spirit Guides. By the end of this course, students will be able to perform shamanic journeying to connect with their spirit guides and apply this connection in a real-world context through a personal project.
Shamanic Journeying: Connecting with Your Spirit Guides
Module 1: Introduction to Shamanic Journeying and Spirit Guides
In our first lesson, we’ll explore the ancient practice of shamanic journeying and how it can help us connect with our spirit guides.
Lesson Plan:
What is Shamanic Journeying?
Learning Objectives:
Understand the concept of shamanic journeying and its purpose
Real World Examples:
Shamanic practices in indigenous cultures
Activities & Directions:
Watch an introductory video on shamanic journeying
Reflect in a journal about your initial thoughts and feelings
Discussion Questions:
What are your initial thoughts on shamanic journeying?
Then, we’ll dive into the world of spirit guides and learn about their crucial role in shamanic journeying.
Lesson Plan:
Spirit Guides: Who are they?
Learning Objectives:
Define spirit guides and their role in shamanic journeying
Real World Examples:
Spirit guides in various spiritual traditions
Activities & Directions:
Research different types of spirit guides
Write a short essay on a chosen spirit guide type
Discussion Questions:
How do you feel about the concept of spirit guides?
Module 2: Preparing for Shamanic Journeying
In this lesson, we’ll discuss the importance of sacred spaces and how to create one for your shamanic journeying practice.
Lesson Plan:
Creating Sacred Space
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of creating a sacred space for shamanic journeying
Real World Examples:
Examples of sacred spaces in different cultures
Activities & Directions:
Design and set up a personal sacred space
Share a photo of your space with the class
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to create a sacred space?
The second part is all about the power of intentions and how they can shape your shamanic journey experience.
Lesson Plan:
Setting Intentions
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to set clear intentions for your shamanic journey
Real World Examples:
Intentions in meditation and other spiritual practices
Activities & Directions:
Write down your intentions for connecting with your spirit guides
Share your intentions with a partner
Discussion Questions:
How can setting intentions impact your shamanic journey?
Module 3: Techniques for Shamanic Journeying
In this lesson, we’ll explore the powerful role that drumming and rattling play in facilitating shamanic journeying.
Lesson Plan:
Drumming and Rattling
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of drumming and rattling in inducing a shamanic journey
Real World Examples:
Drumming and rattling in various shamanic traditions
Activities & Directions:
Practice drumming or rattling techniques
Participate in a guided shamanic journey with drumming or rattling
Discussion Questions:
How does drumming or rattling affect your journey?
Then, we’ll delve into the world of visualization and breathwork and discover how they can aid your shamanic journeying experience.
Lesson Plan:
Visualization and Breathwork
Learning Objectives:
Learn visualization and breathwork techniques for shamanic journeying
Real World Examples:
Visualization and breathwork in other spiritual practices
Activities & Directions:
Practice visualization and breathwork exercises
Participate in a guided shamanic journey with visualization and breathwork
Discussion Questions:
How do visualization and breathwork enhance your journey?
Module 4: Interacting with Your Spirit Guides
In this lesson, we’ll guide you through the process of meeting and communicating with your spirit guides for the first time.
Lesson Plan:
Meeting Your Spirit Guides
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to meet and communicate with your spirit guides during a journey
Real World Examples:
Spirit guide communication in various spiritual traditions
Activities & Directions:
Participate in a guided shamanic journey to meet your spirit guides
Journal about your experience
Discussion Questions:
What was it like meeting your spirit guides?
Then, we’ll learn how to ask questions and receive valuable guidance from our spirit guides during a shamanic journey.
Lesson Plan:
Asking Questions and Receiving Guidance
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to ask questions and receive guidance from your spirit guides
Real World Examples:
Examples of guidance from spirit guides in different cultures
Activities & Directions:
Practice asking questions and receiving guidance during a shamanic journey
Share your experiences in a group discussion
Discussion Questions:
What guidance have you received from your spirit guides?
Module 5: Integrating Shamanic Experiences
In this lesson, we’ll explore techniques to help you interpret the messages and insights from your shamanic journey.
Lesson Plan:
Interpreting Your Journey
Learning Objectives:
Learn techniques for interpreting the messages from your shamanic journey
Real World Examples:
Interpreting dreams and other spiritual experiences
Activities & Directions:
Reflect on your shamanic journey and journal about the messages received
Share your interpretations with a partner
Discussion Questions:
How do you interpret the messages from your journey?
Then, we’ll discuss how to take the insights gained from your shamanic journey and apply them to your daily life
Lesson Plan:
Applying Your Insights
Learning Objectives:
Understand how to apply the insights from your journey to your everyday life
Real World Examples:
Real-life examples of people applying shamanic insights
Activities & Directions:
Create a personal action plan based on your shamanic journey insights
Implement your action plan over the next few weeks
Discussion Questions:
How can you apply the insights from your journey to your life?
Module 6: Real World Application of Shamanic Journeying
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the process of creating a project plan that incorporates your shamanic journeying experiences into a real-world application.
Lesson Plan:
Developing Your Project Plan
Learning Objectives:
Create a project plan that applies your shamanic journeying skills to a real-world context
Real World Examples:
Examples of projects inspired by shamanic insights
Activities & Directions:
Develop a project plan based on your shamanic journey experiences
Share your project plan with your instructor for feedback
Discussion Questions:
What inspired your project idea?
In our final lesson, you’ll present your completed project, showcasing the powerful connection with your spirit guides and the real-world application of your shamanic journey skills.
Lesson Plan:
Presenting Your Final Project
Learning Objectives:
Present your final project, demonstrating your connection with your spirit guides and the real-world application of your shamanic journeying skills
Real World Examples:
Examples of completed projects from previous students
Activities & Directions:
Complete your final project
Present your project to the class and receive feedback
Discussion Questions:
What did you learn from your project experience?