EXPAND YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS WITH

The Shamanic Journey

discover how to inspire your life


an ancient technique for inner strength, healing and insight for your daily life

“A shamanic journey helps you get a different perspective on your situation.”

~ Jose & Lena Stevens

This workshop is currently not in season but will be offered again in 2026/2027.

The world around us is full of life, vitality and wisdom. Ancient techniques such as shamanic journeying help us reconnect with that vitality, in ourselves and in nature.

During this weekend workshop you will learn to ask for help, power and inspiration for all the things you encounter or struggle with in your life.

We do this by "travelling" to the shamanic lower and upper worlds. There you meet your power animal and personal guides, or get to know them better.

The rhythm of the drum brings you into an expanded state of consciousness, where you are receptive to the symbolic language of the soul. This method is very safe, and does not use mind-altering substances.

You learn about the background of shamanism, and immediately start to put the method into practice, for yourself and others. This is a very important aspect of working in the shamanic tradition. I also pay a lot of attention to integrating insights into your daily life.

We follow the structure of the basic workshop as taught to me by Jonathan Horwitz, from the Scandinavian Centre for Shamanic Studies. This method helps you feel more at home in yourself, root yourself more strongly and live from your power.

You don't need any previous experience or particular faith to participate.

What to expect?

well prepared

Alternative wisdom

  1. Background of shamanism and animistic philosophy

  2. Nature traditions as part of the collective unconscious, including in the West

  3. Geography of the spirit world

  4. The world tree as an anchor

in your power, never disconnected again

Techniques

  1. Meet and work with your power animal & guide

  2. Learn to formulate and interpret journeys independently

  3. Translate the insights into your daily life

a holistic view

Healing

  1. Connect with the earth and nature as a mutually healing process

  2. Transform old patterns and create new, more supportive habits for yourself

  3. Ethics of travelling for others

  4. Opportunity for group healing in the Spirit Boat on Saturday evening

Where and when?

The following weekends are planned for 2024. The tuition fee for a course is always €320. Depending on the location, catering and/or accommodation is added. This is always clearly indicated, so you know why the prices differ.

In general, we follow these times as a guideline:

  • Friday: arrival & registration 6.30pm, first circle 7.30pm

  • Saturday: morning, afternoon and evening

  • Sunday: completion no later than 16.30h

If you would like to join but can't find anything in your budget, email me with a proposal There are always some scholarship places in exchange for practical help during the weekend.

Zwolle, the Netherlands

22-24 March 2024

TAUGHT IN DUTCH

Where: In a detached house in quiet residential area with a beautiful garden near a park

When: 22-24 March 2024

Price: 320 €

Accommodation: to arrange yourself, although there are some places available on site (email me if you are interested)

Catering: we all bring food to share for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. I will order Thai on Saturday night as my treat.

MAXIMUM 10 PARTICIPANTS

Vught, the Netherlands

21-23 Juni 2024

TAUGHT IN DUTCH with ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Where: On a beautiful estate in Vught, including camping on site and fully catered vegetarian meals

When: 21-23 June 2024

Price: 470 €

Accommodation: including 2 nights' camping on private field for the group (bring your own tent)

Catering: including organic and vegetarian breakfast (2x), lunch (2x) + dinner (1x)

MAXIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

21-23 September 2024

TAUGHT IN ENGLISH ONLY

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YOUR GUIDE?

About Eline Kieft, PhD

As anthropologist, Eline Kieft studied shamanic practices in relation to health and well-being. She was trained by Jonathan Horwitz of the Scandinavian Centre for Shamanic Studies and also at the School of Movement Medicine where she completed a thorough training programme including courses on working with the Heart & Ceremonial Leadership. She also met dancing shamans in the Kalahari with whom she spent several weeks.

Eline's passion for the sacred in the everyday stems from her strong connection to nature, her experience as a shamanic practitioner and dance guide.

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Chris Lüttichau says...

"Eline has a both practical and theoretical in-depth understanding of shamanism, and her approach is disciplined and thorough. 

Her academic background means that she understands the roots and cultural background of traditional shamanism, and her training in modern movement brings a quality of grounding to her work. 

Her ability to teach is characterised by clear focus, with an emphasis on safety for those who need it the most.

She has a strong connection to the land, the ancestors, and nature in general, which add deep rootedness to her work."

Chris Luttichau Northern Drum Shamanic Centre

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Jonathan Horwitz says...

"Eline Kieft is a joyful, deep person of great compassion and integrity. She has many skills and graceful teaching is one of them. Highly recommended! Enjoy!"

Jonathan Horwitz Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies