Reindeer Shamanism Classes
Learn a shamanic tradition once lost to time, and help bring magic back to the world.
Reindeer shamanism is about magic and remembering how connected we are with everything in existence. In our classes, you will immerse yourself in nature, energy, and spirituality, and rediscover just how powerful you truly are.
The world is a magical place, and we are magical beings – but we’ve slowly lost sight of that over the last two thousand years. In losing sight of that, we have created the illusion of separation. This illusion drives all human ailments. We seek to shatter the illusion and reconnect with the energies of all life in the physical and spiritual realms. Through deep connection with spirit and energy, we will find and fully express our self-sovereignty, and create magic in the everyday world.
Shamanism Class Offerings
In-person classes are in the central Massachusetts region. Remote classes are offered via Zoom.
Visit the Calendar for currently scheduled classes.
See the Registration section below for information on how to sign up for available classes.
Classes explore:
Working with Spirit Guides and Ancestors
Self-Healing in the Spirit Realm
Nature Immersion Techniques
Building Community Through Ceremony
Energy Healing
Shamanic Drumming and Journeying
Developing Your Intuition
Inclusivity Note:
While Reindeer Shamanism is a Norse and Nordic/Arctic practice, it is open to all who are interested. You do NOT need to have any Northern European ancestry to walk this path. As long as it feels right for you, you are welcome.
Class Levels
Foundations of Shamanic Journeying
This four-week class series focuses on helping those new to shamanic practices learn to journey. Journeying is the art of working in the spirit realm via a trance state. There are numerous methods for and philosophies on shamanic journeying, and we will explore various practices and ideas in our weekly gatherings. No prior experience with shamanism is necessary!
My personal experiences with journeying over the years have taught me that there’s no one right way to journey. I want to lift up alternatives to the usual Western shamanic approach to journeying, while also exploring this well-used (and much-loved) method. If you’ve tried journeying and struggled to have an experience, I can help you discover different methods to send you on your way!
Level 1 – Developing Your Inner Practice
This monthly class series is for people looking to deepen their spiritual practice through studying Reindeer Shamanism. It focuses on learning to heal yourself, shamanic techniques in the physical and spiritual realms, deepening spirit connection, and nature immersion techniques.
You do not have to become a shamanic practitioner to take this class. This is an opportunity to develop your personal shamanic and/or spiritual practice. However, this class is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to become a shamanic practitioner and is a prerequisite for Level 2.
Level 1 Class Topics
Reindeer Shamanism
Growing Your Practice: Making Sacred Time Sacred
Connecting with Spirit
Nature Immersion
Intensive Journey and Drumming Work
Energy Healing Work
Yin and Yang: Working With the Divine Feminine and Masculine.
Ceremony Creation
Developing Your Intuition
Divination
Level 2 – Building An Outer Shamanic Healing Practice
For those who complete my Level 1 class, a second-level class will be available beginning in the fall of 2026. This monthly class series helps students further develop the healing practices explored in the first class series and bring them to an outer practice for healing others.
Students in this class will have the option to work toward a Shamanic Practitioner certification within my lineage, if desired.
This class is still in development, but current topics will likely include shamanic energy healing, ceremonial leadership, use of Reindeer Shaman healing tools, energy tracking, techniques for building a heart-centered practice, divination for others, and more.
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Registration
To register for a class, please pay the tuition via the link below (full or partial, depending on class), and email me at cynthia @inkwoodhealing.com to be added to the roster.
- Foundations of Shamanic Journeying for Feb. 2026 is currently open for registration. Full class & registration info here.
- Reindeer Shamanism Level 1 online and in-person classes will begin in April 2026.
You may always Contact me to be added to a list of prospective students for upcoming class sessions. No commitment is required.
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My Student Resources page contains free articles and book recommendations for further research on many of our class topics.
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