CANTON – The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton serving the North Country community will host a two-part workshop on Core Shamanism, shamanic healing, and practical applications of shamanism in daily life. 

The workshop is offered as part of the year-long World Spiritual Practices Project (WiSPP). Part one of the workshop is Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and part two is Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

It is recommended that participants attend both workshops to have adequate background information. 

To register: https://forms.gle/DuiFAsjCSc3RWr6L9.”

Shamanism is tens of thousands of years old and practiced on every inhabited continent. 

The workshop will be led by UU Church of Canton members, Kim Bouchard and Kathy Montan. 

Part one of the workshop will explore the history of Shamanism as a worldwide spiritual practice and how the practice is being used today. There will be an opportunity for participants to experience the classic Shamanic journey. 

Part 2 will be an exploration of classic Shamanic healing methods. It will be part lecture and part demonstration. Participants will have an opportunity to experience healing hymns (algyshtar) songs of praise, journeys and blessing and Tuvan drumming as part of the classic Shamanic journey.

To register for the two-part Core Shamanism workshop, visit: https://forms.gle/DuiFAsjCSc3RWr6L9.

The program is free of charge and has a capacity of 25 participants. The workshop will be hosted in the religious education space. 

Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal for notes and writing.