Doorways to Animism

An Introduction to the Unseen Realms and the Beauty of Being Human

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Doorways to Animism

Animism is a spiritual way of living based in mysticism, healing, and folk medicine. In this 5-week introductory exploration you will learn foundational wisdom-teachings, how to journey (shamanic) to the unseen realms to connect with animal allies, loving ancestors, and nature spirits, the basics on Plant Spirit medicine, and earth medicine rituals that will bring meaningfulness and enrich your life.

Is Nature your Church?
Are you yearning for ritual and a deeper spiritual life?
Since 2003, Doorways to Animism (formerly Doorways to Shamanism) has opened the door to a deeper spiritual connection and more meaningful soul life for hundreds of people.
It is the pre-requisite to apply for the Quintessential Revolution Apprenticeship for Conscious Living

MODULE 1…

  • Principles of Animism

  • Animism, Shamanism, Shamans

  • Working with protocol, lineages, traditions and cosmovisions

  • Land acknowledgment and honouring ritual, aligning with Land Ancestors

MODULE 2…

  • Spiritual boundaries, protection, and sacred space

  • Art of Journeying: Setting, navigating, and tracking in the unseen realms

  • Animal Ally ceremony

  • Grounding practices

MODULE 3…

  • Art of Journeying II – flight, trance, and embodiment

  • Crafting powerful intentions

  • Spirit Guide Ceremony

  • Learning to interpret your symbolic language

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MODULE 4…

  • Meeting and honouring your Helping Ancestors

  • Digesting and integrating wisdom and guidance

  • The role of Master Teacher plants

  • Perspectives on physical teachers and traditions

  • The power of Community connection and intention

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MODULE 5…

  • Going deeper with your dreams

  • The collective unconscious and archetypal journeying

  • Rituals for healing and seasonal alignment

  • Closing ceremony

  • Where to go from here

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 “The intro workshop was perfect for me by blending information, multiple journeys, and group sharing. Angela is a great facilitator that is caring, down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and she has a great balance between spirit and reality. I met my power animal for the first time and my eyes got opened to the different shamanic realms. I'd highly recommend this course for anyone who is looking for an introduction to animism.”

— Todd W, Vancouver

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WHY THIS PROGRAM…

My experience has deepened my sense of spiritual connectedness to the natural world, the spirit world, and the human world. It’s also provided me with creative tools and techniques for accessing wisdom. This has helped me in my personal growth and learning, as well as my professional life.
~ Pam J, Winnipeg

Angela helped me discover and deepen my natural intuitive abilities and taught me shamanic skills such as journeying, tracking, songs and ceremonies that provided me with a sense of connection and grace in the face of adversity and change. ~ Bree Anna, Vancouver Island

Learning this Medicine path and living a spiritual way of life has taught me a new level of self-worth where I am no longer defined by the past. Connecting and receiving support from the Ancestors and spirit guides, and receiving the wisdom teachings has helped me discover my true self, reconnected me to the natural world, and liberated me from societal barriers. ~ James, Vancouver


FAQs

Do I need to have experience to join this program?

This is an introductory course so you don’t need to have any experience.

Will this course be a good start to the Apprenticeship?

Yes! Doorways to Animism is the pre-requisite to the Quintessential Revolution Apprenticeship

What will I need for this course?

Here’s what you’ll need to gather for yourself. A space where you are undisturbed and you have the option of either sitting up or laying down. Having room for our embodiment and dance journeys is also helpful. You’ll also need a small area for your altar space. Additional items include: a journal and pen, bandanna/eye covering, a clear quartz crystal that are you connected to. (Further instructions will be given upon registration)

Will there be recordings of the sessions?

Audio recordings of lessons will be available if you need to miss a week. That way you can catch up. At the same time, the nature of this program is exploring unseen realms, therefore it’s essential that we do so with safety and spiritual boundaries. The community container and instruction provides you with that.

I have Zoom fatigue and am sometimes shy to share. Is it a requirement to always have my camera on?

Upon registration you’ll receive a Zoom protocol that is deeply rooted in Self-Care practices. As a neurodivergent person with sensory sensitivites, I have needed to create a protocol to prevent Zoom fatigue and overwhelm myself. I provide many tips so you can best take care of yourself and still remain connected and engaged. Because this is a shared container, everyone (including you) brings wisdom that enriches the experience. Sharing insights and challenges also provides normalization of our intentional dreaming journey. It is never a requirement that you share outside of your comfort zone and no one is ever forced to speak. You are always free to pass.

What if I have questions outside of the circle time?
I always stay on the Zoom class call to answer questions for 15mins afterwards . There is also the option of joining our Whatsapp group to ask questions there, or send me an email.


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You must open your heart in order to open your heart
— Dona Bernadina