Shamanic Workshops – An Introduction
My belief in the Shaman and the Shamanic path is unique, as with all my beliefs, and ancient in origin, coming to write this part of the site I have struggled with both the title and what to put in it.
So, for clarification, I do not call myself a Shaman and whilst I hold the space that can create a Shamanic workshop, I still sometimes feel uneasy about it. My belief is that the title of Shaman is one that must be passed from one Shaman elder to another and only after various rites of passage and journeying through the upper and lower realms, at a bare minimum.
I do however work with Shamanic energies, be they ancestral, spirit animals or opening the awareness to the other realms.
So now that I have shared, let’s move on to everything that comes under this beautiful body of work.
The Shamanic Drum and its Birthing Process
A few years ago, a message was given, and a question asked –
Friend – Olaf have you ever thought about doing drum birthing workshops? you’d be great at it.
Me – Seriously! I think I have enough instruments in my collection.
Then later that year I found myself on a workshop teaching me to work with these energies, and although I had my own drum, it was only through the process of working deeply with the spirit of the animal that I came to understand the true power of the Shamanic Drum.
So, if you would like to birth your own drum, hold space for a group to birth their own drums then I would be honoured to facilitate and create the energies needed. Workshops can be one or two days depending on the needs of the group. Below is an outline of what can be expected during a one day workshop.
One Day Drum Birthing Experience
Group
- Please arrive at 9am for a 9:30 start time, there is no end time to enable the individual’s drum to be birthed in the right time and without rushing.
- Beginning drum meditation to connect with the spirit of the ancestors
- Sacred instruments for creating the drum
- Different smudging tools
- Choosing you hoop
- Closing meditation with a completed drum to journey with
Not so Small Print 😊
Minimum participants 4
Individual cost £150 – £250 p/p depending on the size of the drum and the skin used
£100 deposit to secure workshop day – Admin fees apply to any Cancelations as well as standard T&Cs
Skins need to be pre-chosen beforehand and availability will be sent at the time of booking.
Rider requirements
Travel expenses, accommodation and food allowance if required.
Contact Me for more information
Not ready to birth your own drum yet? I have a selection available starting from £150
Northampton Heartbeat Drumming Collective Dates
Northampton Drumming circle
A monthly ish meetup for anyone that would like to come and have a go at drumming.
Bring your drums, rattles, and voice and join in a celebration of life and have some fun in the process
Meetups have know moved to a woodland space I have on loan
Meet time is 7:30pm until 9.00pm
You can arrive from 7pm
An exchange of £5 is suggested for the event and the evening will be very relaxed with space after for conversation covering a variety of topics for those that wish to stay
There will be a small selection of Drums for those that do not have an instrument
22nd October 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
19th November 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
17th December 2018 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
London Heartbeat Drumming Collective Date
at
The College of Psychic Studies, London
London Drumming circle
A monthly ish meetup for anyone that would like to come and have a go at drumming in London
Bring your drums, rattles, and voice and join in a celebration of life and have some fun in the process
Meetup occur every month during College term time,
To book your space please contact the College directly either via phone or the link below
There will be a small selection of Drums for those that do not have an instrument and the ability to purchase drums
Saturday 5th January 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday 2nd February 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday 2nd March 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday 6th April 2019, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm