One Year Apprenticeship in Shamanism ~
August 2020 ~ August 2021
This is an advanced and transformative training to enhance knowledge and refine skills in the ancient practices of Shamanism. Sessions will incorporate creative expression, drumming, profound self-inquiry, advanced Shamanic methods and ceremonies - for healing, empowerment, and spiritual autonomy.
Appropriate Candidates: |
Good candidates for this program are those with a deep calling, commitment, and yearning to create an active, embodied experience of their spirituality and their relationship to the non-ordinary, compassionate Spirit realms. This will be a cohesive group of committed participants for the duration of the program.
Prerequisites: - Training in Beginning Shamanism with a graduate teacher with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies OR with a graduate teacher from Sandra Ingerman's Teacher Training OR Private instruction from BJ Brown to attain basic shamanic journeying skills - Read Beginning Shamanic Journeying by Sandra Ingerman - Read The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner |
Apprentice Commitments:
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All 6 trainings
~ 6 Journey Circles of your choosing over the year ~ 2 private, in person sessions with BJ ~ 2 hours of email and/or phone consultation with BJ ~ 2 Ceremonies celebrating Equinox/Solstice ~ Social Media - Private page for discussion and peer support for the apprentice group to maintain connection between sessions. ~ Case studies - 6 written assignments between sessions ~ Personal responsibility for contributing to the community and nourishing strong connections within the circle, within themselves, and in their deepening bonds with Helping Spirits and Power Animals in non-ordinary reality. ~ 1 Journey Theater The 5 day Soul Retrieval Training - Retreat material and instruction are included in tuition. Graduates of the First Year Apprenticeship may apply for this training. Food/Meals will be provided by and shared among participants. Our community will share in the preparation, serving and clean-up of meals. Detailed descriptions of Soul Retrieval Training, Journey Theater, Journey Circles, and Ceremonies provided at the beginning of the program. Descriptions also available on Events page of this website. Timing: Dates for sessions 2-6 will be finalized at first session, August 22nd and 23rd, to ensure all participants can attend all sessions. Please hold the specific dates proposed below, to the extent you are able to do so. Module ONE ~ Opening Circle August 22nd, 5-8:30pm and August 24th, 10:30am - 5:00pm, 2020 Overview of Program, logistics/calendar Creating Altars and Ceremony Recording Journeys (talking/singing Shaman) Module TWO ~ Power of Ceremony Divination Daily Practices Module THREE ~ Shamanic Extraction Module FOUR ~ Soul Retrieval Training Module FIVE ~ Shamanic Journey Theater Module SIX ~ Living this Way Integration, after care, Closing Ceremony Tuition: $1825.00 $300.00 non-refundable deposit due by July 20, 2020 and applied to your full tuition. Balance of $1525.00 is due in full by January 1, 2021. Early registration: Discount of $120.00 if full tuition is paid upon registration by July 20, 2020. ($1705.00). Monthly payment plan for tuition may be arranged. Scholarship: Please inquire if cost prohibitive. Some scholarship assistance available. |
What’s considered in determining the program tuition?
Preparation of program materials, program manual, private sessions, review of individual course work, art and other program supplies, preparation for classes and ceremonies, circle set up/take down, direct instruction by BJ through the program.
Location: All sessions will take place at BJ’s home/office. Her space is at a convenient location in Boulder. Address and directions provided at time of registration. Lodging will be at the expense of participants traveling from outside the Denver/Boulder area. One in house guest room with private bath is available for one participant at no extra fee. This will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Some trainings will include being out on the land, locations yet to be determined.
Proposed Dates:
Module One ~ Opening Circle, Overview, Confirmation of dates through the program.
Aug. 22nd, 5:00-8:30pm and Aug. 23rd, 10:30am-4:00pm
Module Two - Power of Ceremony, Divination and Daily Practices
Sept. 26th, 5:00-8:30pm and Sept. 27th 10:30am - 5pm
Module Three - Shamanic Extraction
Sat. Nov. 21st 5:00-8:30pm Sun. Nov 22nd 10:30am-8:00
December 20, 2020 ~ Winter Solstice Ceremony & Celebration - 5:00pm
Module Four - Soul Retrieval Training
This training can be done in five consecutive days. Or it may need to be done over two separate weekends.
Options are:
February 10th-14th, 2021
February 17th-21st
March 3rd-7th
March 10th-14th
March 24th-28th
OR any two weekend chosen from above dates
Module Five - Shamanic Journey Theater
Sunday, May 23rd 2021 - For apprentices only. Other Journey Theater workshops will take place throughout the year. Apprentices may attend at a discounted fee. Extra credit will apply to total number of hours achieved at the end of the apprenticeship.
June 20, 2021 ~ 4:00pm Summer Solstice Ceremony and Celebration
Module Six - Living this Way
Closing Ceremony
Saturday, Aug. 14th, 2021 5-8:00 & Sunday, Aug. 15th 11-5
Certificate of Completion ~ Apprentices will receive a certificate acknowledging completion of 135 hours of training in shamanism and shamanic methods. This is a symbol of your accomplishment, deepened understanding and refined skills in the practice of shamanic methods. (This is not a "certification in Shamanism").
How to Register: Letter of application is due by April 12th.
Please provide letter of application describing yourself, your background, and your calling to this program. Please include any information regarding shamanic trainings and teachers you’ve experienced. If accepted, a welcome letter will be emailed to you with more information for what to bring, location and other details. Deposit is due by April 25th.
Apprentice Commitments (Please include this in your application):
I understand that I am committing to the following:
~ All 6 trainings
~ 6 Journey Circles over the year program
~ 2 private, in person sessions with BJ
~ 2 hours of email and/or phone consultation with BJ
~ 2 Ceremonies - Either Equinoxes and/or Solstices
~ 1 Journey Theater (more optional for extra credit and additional discounted fee)
~ Social media - Discussion and peer support on private page maintain connection between sessions.
~ 6 Case study and written assignments between sessions
~ Active participation in a private Facebook group
~ Personal responsibility for my own health and well-being, respectfully contributing to the community, nurturing strong connections within the circle, and with my Helping Spirits and Power Animals in non-ordinary reality.
I understand that BJ Brown reserves the right to ask me to leave the program if I do not meet the above commitments.
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Program Endorsements ~
“BJ Brown has created a program that will take you into the deep mysteries of shamanism including the power of performing ceremonial work. I know that everyone who takes this course will leave feeling more conscious, empowered, and in touch with their authentic self and creativity.
BJ is a brilliant and experienced teacher.
She has a great sense of humor and is a compassionate, clear communicator.”
~ Sandra Ingerman, MA, Shamanic Teacher and author of 12 books including
“The Book of Ceremony: Shamanic Wisdom for Invoking the Sacred Into Everyday Life.”
"BJ is an incredible human energy filled with wisdom from beyond the realms of this Earth Walk. Her guidance and support in uplifting beings on their spiritual paths is profound. She has a beautiful basket of teaching tools gifted by many elders, healers and teachers which will assist you in finding your ‘own medicine and gifts.’ BJ is highly regarded and respected in the shamanic medicine path. I am honored to call her my spiritual sister. A'ho Ometeotl.”
~ Maestra CC, Elder and Founder of Kalpulli Teocalli Ollin, Mexhika Curandera,
Lipan Apache Medicine Woman, PhD, Veteran and writer.
Preparation of program materials, program manual, private sessions, review of individual course work, art and other program supplies, preparation for classes and ceremonies, circle set up/take down, direct instruction by BJ through the program.
Location: All sessions will take place at BJ’s home/office. Her space is at a convenient location in Boulder. Address and directions provided at time of registration. Lodging will be at the expense of participants traveling from outside the Denver/Boulder area. One in house guest room with private bath is available for one participant at no extra fee. This will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Some trainings will include being out on the land, locations yet to be determined.
Proposed Dates:
Module One ~ Opening Circle, Overview, Confirmation of dates through the program.
Aug. 22nd, 5:00-8:30pm and Aug. 23rd, 10:30am-4:00pm
Module Two - Power of Ceremony, Divination and Daily Practices
Sept. 26th, 5:00-8:30pm and Sept. 27th 10:30am - 5pm
Module Three - Shamanic Extraction
Sat. Nov. 21st 5:00-8:30pm Sun. Nov 22nd 10:30am-8:00
December 20, 2020 ~ Winter Solstice Ceremony & Celebration - 5:00pm
Module Four - Soul Retrieval Training
This training can be done in five consecutive days. Or it may need to be done over two separate weekends.
Options are:
February 10th-14th, 2021
February 17th-21st
March 3rd-7th
March 10th-14th
March 24th-28th
OR any two weekend chosen from above dates
Module Five - Shamanic Journey Theater
Sunday, May 23rd 2021 - For apprentices only. Other Journey Theater workshops will take place throughout the year. Apprentices may attend at a discounted fee. Extra credit will apply to total number of hours achieved at the end of the apprenticeship.
June 20, 2021 ~ 4:00pm Summer Solstice Ceremony and Celebration
Module Six - Living this Way
Closing Ceremony
Saturday, Aug. 14th, 2021 5-8:00 & Sunday, Aug. 15th 11-5
Certificate of Completion ~ Apprentices will receive a certificate acknowledging completion of 135 hours of training in shamanism and shamanic methods. This is a symbol of your accomplishment, deepened understanding and refined skills in the practice of shamanic methods. (This is not a "certification in Shamanism").
How to Register: Letter of application is due by April 12th.
Please provide letter of application describing yourself, your background, and your calling to this program. Please include any information regarding shamanic trainings and teachers you’ve experienced. If accepted, a welcome letter will be emailed to you with more information for what to bring, location and other details. Deposit is due by April 25th.
Apprentice Commitments (Please include this in your application):
I understand that I am committing to the following:
~ All 6 trainings
~ 6 Journey Circles over the year program
~ 2 private, in person sessions with BJ
~ 2 hours of email and/or phone consultation with BJ
~ 2 Ceremonies - Either Equinoxes and/or Solstices
~ 1 Journey Theater (more optional for extra credit and additional discounted fee)
~ Social media - Discussion and peer support on private page maintain connection between sessions.
~ 6 Case study and written assignments between sessions
~ Active participation in a private Facebook group
~ Personal responsibility for my own health and well-being, respectfully contributing to the community, nurturing strong connections within the circle, and with my Helping Spirits and Power Animals in non-ordinary reality.
I understand that BJ Brown reserves the right to ask me to leave the program if I do not meet the above commitments.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Endorsements ~
“BJ Brown has created a program that will take you into the deep mysteries of shamanism including the power of performing ceremonial work. I know that everyone who takes this course will leave feeling more conscious, empowered, and in touch with their authentic self and creativity.
BJ is a brilliant and experienced teacher.
She has a great sense of humor and is a compassionate, clear communicator.”
~ Sandra Ingerman, MA, Shamanic Teacher and author of 12 books including
“The Book of Ceremony: Shamanic Wisdom for Invoking the Sacred Into Everyday Life.”
"BJ is an incredible human energy filled with wisdom from beyond the realms of this Earth Walk. Her guidance and support in uplifting beings on their spiritual paths is profound. She has a beautiful basket of teaching tools gifted by many elders, healers and teachers which will assist you in finding your ‘own medicine and gifts.’ BJ is highly regarded and respected in the shamanic medicine path. I am honored to call her my spiritual sister. A'ho Ometeotl.”
~ Maestra CC, Elder and Founder of Kalpulli Teocalli Ollin, Mexhika Curandera,
Lipan Apache Medicine Woman, PhD, Veteran and writer.
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