28th November 2026: Introductory In-person 4-hour Workshop
An experiential introduction for curious individuals and helping professionals who wish to explore shamanic healing, its underlying principles and potential applications.
This is part of a series on how Shamanic healing is relevant to our modern way of living, and how it can immensely benefit our life, health, wellbeing and relationships.
Whether you are new to shamanism or have already explored its practices, this workshop offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the shamanic approach to healing. Discover the concepts of soul retrieval, life force and power animals, explore how shamanic traditions understand dreams and the inner world, and experience a guided shamanic journey with the drum.
Whether your interest is personal or professional, this is an opportunity to learn, exchange perspectives and discover new aspects of a rich and multifaceted tradition.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for you if you feel curious about what shamanic healing can offer, whether for your own personal journey or your professional practice.
- If you are on a journey of personal growth: You may feel that something in your life is asking for attention, that you have lost touch with parts of yourself, or that you want to reconnect with your inner strength, vitality and sense of direction. You are curious about exploring your inner world and discovering different ways of understanding your experiences.
- If you are a helping professional: Whether you are a psychologist, therapist, coach, bodyworker or body-mind practitioner, you may be curious about perspectives that go beyond conventional frameworks and interested in experiential approaches to soul healing. This workshop offers you the opportunity to discover shamanic traditions firsthand, ask questions and explore how these perspectives might complement your understanding of the people you work with.
- If you feel drawn to explore shamanism more deeply: Perhaps you have already encountered shamanic practices, or perhaps you are just beginning to discover them. You may feel curious about soul retrieval, shamanic journeying, dream exploration the shamanic way, or how we connect with power animals and derive strength and wellbeing by interacting with the life force and vitality that exists in the natural world. This workshop offers a first taste of these practices and an opportunity to discover whether you would like to continue learning through future training.
***No prior experience with shamanism is required, just an open mind and a willingness to explore.
What you’ll explore
During this experiential workshop, we will explore some of the key concepts and practices of shamanic healing, mainly the Shamanic Journey, Soul Retrieval, Shamanic Dreaming and Vital Energy.
- Soul Retrieval and Trauma: Explore the shamanic concept of soul loss, what soul retrieval means within this tradition, and how it may relate to more traumatic and challenging life experiences.
- Power Animals, Vital Energy, Health and Wellbeing: Discover the concept of vital energy and its role in the shamanic understanding of vitality, balance and wellbeing. Learn about power animals in shamanic traditions and explore their connection with personal power and inner resources.
- Dreams in Shamanism: Discover how shamans view dreams and their potential significance as sources of insight, guidance and personal exploration.
- The Shamanic Journey and the Shamanic Worlds: Receive a brief introduction to the shamanic worlds and the practice of journeying between them.
- A Guided Shamanic Journey with the Drum: Experience a short shamanic journey facilitated by your host, Eirini (Sunbird), accompanied by the drum.
- Pair Practices and Shared Reflection: Take part in simple exercises with another participant to explore the ideas presented, deepen your understanding and learn through experience and discussion.
Through explanations, guided experiences, reflection and group exercises, you will have the opportunity to engage with these concepts, ask questions and discover what they might mean for you, personally or professionally.
Why explore Shamanic Healing?
Our experiences shape us in many ways. Sometimes, difficult periods in life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our vitality, our inner resources or our sense of direction. We may find ourselves repeating familiar patterns, struggling to express who we really are, or feeling that something within us needs attention.
Shamanic healing offers a different perspective on these experiences. Rooted in ancient traditions, it approaches wellbeing through the relationship between body, mind, spirit, life force and our connection with the world around us. The practice of shamanic journeying – where soul retrieval, spirit extraction, and profound connection with all the parts of our psyche and spirit, including our shadow side, is possible – offers ways to explore our inner world, reconnect with our personal resources and reflect on what it means to feel whole.
Whether you are exploring these practices for your own personal development or are a helping professional curious about how shamanic perspectives might inform your work, learning about shamanic healing can open up new questions, insights and possibilities.
This workshop is an opportunity to discover the foundations of this approach, experience some of its practices and begin exploring a subject that you may wish to pursue further.
Meet your host: Eirini Kapsidou (Sunbird)
My journey into shamanism began at the age of 19, when I came into contact with a Siberian shaman from the Altai region and his apprentices. This encounter set me on a path of study and exploration, which has continued for nearly three decades, including years of learning and apprenticeship connected with Siberian shamanic traditions.
While my roots lie in Siberian shamanism, my approach has evolved through years of personal experience, practice and exploration, embracing a broader, more universal shamanic perspective. Through my work, I share practices and insights that invite people to explore their inner world, reconnect with their vitality and discover new ways of understanding themselves and their experiences.
My approach is also informed by my training in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, which has deepened my interest in the relationship between our lived experiences, the body and our sense of wellbeing, as well as years of studying psychoanalytic texts that were related to my PhD in Cultural Studies.
Through Inspiring Education & Coaching, I create spaces where people can explore shamanic practices in an accessible, experiential and thoughtful way, whether they are discovering shamanism for the first time or wishing to deepen their existing knowledge.
Practical Information & Booking
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel, please email us at least 48 hours before the workshop starts to request a refund, at info@justinspiring.org, and we will refund you within the next 7 working days.
– Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the workshop are non-refundable.
– If you can no longer attend, you are welcome to transfer your place to someone else. Please let us know in advance by sending us an email.
– If the organiser cancels the workshop, you will receive a full refund.
Thank you for your understanding!
Important Notes:
A substance-free approach: All practices are explored without plant medicines, entheogens or other psychoactive substances. The workshop works with the drum, focused attention, guided journeying and personal experience.
This workshop offers an introduction to shamanic healing for educational and personal exploration. It is not a substitute for medical or psychological care, nor does participation qualify you to practise shamanic healing professionally. All experiential practices are voluntary, and participants are invited to engage at their own pace.