Dear Friends and Shamanic Practitioners,

1. I’ve just returned from the US where I spoke extensively with Dr. Harner and he’s quite excited about the positive interest in Japan. Feedback from participants in the first two Basic courses in Tokyo and Kyoto can seen here: http://www.shamanism-asia.com/en/shamanism/

2. There have been a number of inquiries regarding drumming circles in Kanto and Kansai. We continue to coordinate interest, but it may not be until after we’ve offered a few more Basic courses that the drumming circles can get off the ground. Drumming circles are of course free-of-charge. If you’re interested in hosting a practice circle, please let me know and read the following article by the Executive Director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS): http://www.shamanism.org/articles/article14.html

3. I’ve reopened my Shamanic Healing Practice in Kansai. Please see this page for more information: http://www.shamanism-asia.com/en/services/

4. There is a slight schedule change this month. The Way of the Shaman Basic course to be held in Kyoto this month is being postponed to next month, 19-20 June. The Way of the Shaman Basic course in Tokyo remains on the 29-30 May weekend in Shimokitazawa. Hope to see many of you at either of these two courses! The advanced courses on Shamanic Extraction and Shamanism, Dying and Beyond will soon be scheduled for July and September:  http://www.shamanism-asia.com/en

Best regards, Kevin Turner

Faculty Member – Japan

The Foundation for Shamanic Studies