
February 2025
Plant Medicine: Preparing and Integrating the Experience (Hybrid)
The millennial age has brought a renewed interest in using psychoactive plants and fungi for therapeutic purposes. Join Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. to explore the use of plants and fungi like Ayahuasca, Psilocybin Mushrooms, San Pedro, and Iboga. This online workshop is designed specifically for those who are working with, considering working with, or simply interested in learning more about psychoactive plants. We will explore different kinds of plants, practices and settings for working with plants, and how to effectively integrate…
Find out more »March 2025
Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course (In Person and Live Stream)
Depth Hypnosis is a unique and highly effective therapeutic model that offers a clear path for healing and transformation. Developed by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., it combines elements of shamanism, Buddhism, transpersonal psychology, and hypnotherapy. This course leads to a Hypnotherapy Certificate (in Depth Hypnosis), and is one of the most comprehensive hypnotherapy education programs available. This workshop provides students with rich resources for personal transformation and for working with individuals on their personal healing path. Counseling professionals will find this…
Find out more »The Shamanic Journey (Hybrid)
The Shamanic Journey is a method of accessing inner wisdom through a meditative state and is derived from a practice done by the healers and shamans of indigenous shamanic cultures for thousands of years. It’s also a great tool for anyone interested in doing deeper self-inquiry and healing. The shamanic journey offers a unique pathway to restore balance, alleviate stress, and awaken your true potential. Discover a nurturing approach to wellness that taps into the wisdom of the Earth and…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course (In Person and Live Stream)
Depth Hypnosis is a unique and highly effective therapeutic model that offers a clear path for healing and transformation. Developed by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., it combines elements of shamanism, Buddhism, transpersonal psychology, and hypnotherapy. This course leads to a Hypnotherapy Certificate (in Depth Hypnosis), and is one of the most comprehensive hypnotherapy education programs available. This workshop provides students with rich resources for personal transformation and for working with individuals on their personal healing path. Counseling professionals will find this…
Find out more »Circle of Shamanic Practitioners Annual Meeting (In Person and Live Stream)
Attendance is required for active Applied Shamanic Practitioners. ** Please note that this meeting is for people who have completed the certificate program in Advanced Applied Shamanic Studies. If you have not done so, you cannot attend this meeting. Thank you. Saturday, March 22, 2025 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Pacific Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Spring Equinox Drum Circle (In Person and Live Stream)
Our drum circles are held four times a year on the solstices and equinoxes. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth. Ours is the longest running drum circle in the San Francisco Bay Area, having started in 1998. The format for the circle includes calling power, drum circle meditation (or journey), healing circle and closing circle. Please note that this is not a jam or free form drumming (except for the calling…
Find out more »April 2025
The Path of Service (Hybrid)
In this workshop, students do the inner work fundamental to being able to stay in balance while serving and caring for others effectively. The workshop enables them to move forward on their path of service with greater clarity, purpose, and joy. Wednesdays, April 2, 16, & 30, 2025 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Pacific (8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Eastern) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Power Retrieval & the Middle World (In Person and Live Stream)
In this workshop students expand their understanding of shamanic practice and strengthen their relationship with guides. This class deepens students’ understanding of balancing power and navigating safely in the Middle World. Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Pacific Time (3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »The Path of Service (Hybrid)
In this workshop, students do the inner work fundamental to being able to stay in balance while serving and caring for others effectively. The workshop enables them to move forward on their path of service with greater clarity, purpose, and joy. Wednesdays, April 2, 16, & 30, 2025 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Pacific (8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Eastern) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Soul Retrieval & the Guiding of Souls (In Person and Live Stream)
In shamanism, it is understood that the spirit exists within the body and also beyond it. When a person experiences an emotional or physical injury, the shaman attends to the injury at the level of spirit as well as the physical or psychological levels. Soul Retrieval and the Guiding of Souls are two advanced shamanic practices that seek to heal specific forms of injury to the spirit. In this workshop, students will address issues of soul loss, a condition that…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Monday, April 28, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »The Path of Service (Hybrid)
In this workshop, students do the inner work fundamental to being able to stay in balance while serving and caring for others effectively. The workshop enables them to move forward on their path of service with greater clarity, purpose, and joy. Wednesdays, April 2, 16, & 30, 2025 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Pacific (8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Eastern) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »May 2025
Next Steps in Soul Retrieval (Live Stream)
In this module, students hone their ability to interpret journeys and craft questions that will help bring insight. Sunday, May 4, 2025 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern Time) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »June 2025
Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »Next Steps in the Guiding of Souls (Live Stream)
This module provides an opportunity for students to receive support in exploring the more complex and sometimes difficult aspects of the middle world and psychopomp. Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Summer Solstice Drum Circle (In Person and Live Stream)
Our drum circles are held four times a year on the solstices and equinoxes. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth. Ours is the longest running drum circle in the San Francisco Bay Area, having started in 1998. The format for the circle includes calling power, drum circle meditation (or journey), healing circle and closing circle. Please note that this is not a jam or free form drumming (except for the calling…
Find out more »Exploring the Ancient Wisdom of Hawaii
Join us for this eight-day (seven-night) retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii as we explore the beauty and wisdom of this distinctive land. Our classrooms will range from the crystalline waters of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau, (The City of Refuge) to the slopes of Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth. In this workshop, we will explore important concepts of Huna, a shamanic tradition of Hawaii. Students will gain insight into the nature of the self and learn about an…
Find out more »July 2025
Advanced Applied Shamanism Retreat (In Person and Live Stream)
In this transformational advanced retreat, students are called upon to face and move beyond what they have believed to be their limits, as human beings and as agents of change, through an ever deepening relationship with the world of spirit. Dates and Times July 10, 11, 12, 13, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Time (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern Time) and August 21, 22, 23, 24, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Pacific Time (12:00 pm –…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course (Live Stream)
Depth Hypnosis is a unique and highly effective therapeutic model that offers a clear path for healing and transformation. Developed by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., it combines elements of shamanism, Buddhism, transpersonal psychology, and hypnotherapy. This course leads to a Hypnotherapy Certificate (in Depth Hypnosis), and is one of the most comprehensive hypnotherapy education programs available. This workshop provides students with rich resources for personal transformation and for working with individuals on their personal healing path. Counseling professionals will find this…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »August 2025
Working with Dreams (Hybrid)
Dreams are messages from the higher self. When you learn to work with dreams you deepen your ability to access inner guidance and engage it in your waking life. This workshop teaches several methods of interpreting dreams, and helps people recognize the energetic patterns informing the symbols. Students will gain confidence in dream interpretation and understanding the unique language of their dreams. Counseling professionals will find these methodologies useful in working with their clients. Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:00 am…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Integrated Energy Medicine (Hybrid)
In this class, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of working with the energy of light and sound in the healing environment. Students will learn methods for increasing perception of subtle energies and learn how they are related to physical processes. Counseling professionals will find this methodology useful in working with their clients. Saturday, August 2, 2025 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Pacific Time (2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Eastern Time) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Space Clearing Society Annual Meeting (Live Stream)
The Space Clearing Society is made up of a group of people who have been trained in a wide range of shamanic healing practices through the Circle of Shamanic Practitioners. The members of the Society are dedicated to providing space clearing services to the community. The Society’s particular focus is to work in spaces where the healing arts are practiced or where healing is needed. If you are not a healer, but feel you would benefit from the services of…
Find out more »Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course (Live Stream)
Depth Hypnosis is a unique and highly effective therapeutic model that offers a clear path for healing and transformation. Developed by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., it combines elements of shamanism, Buddhism, transpersonal psychology, and hypnotherapy. This course leads to a Hypnotherapy Certificate (in Depth Hypnosis), and is one of the most comprehensive hypnotherapy education programs available. This workshop provides students with rich resources for personal transformation and for working with individuals on their personal healing path. Counseling professionals will find this…
Find out more »September 2025
Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Monday, September 8, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »The Shamanic Journey (In Person and Live Stream)
The Shamanic Journey is a method of accessing inner wisdom through a meditative state and is derived from a practice done by the healers and shamans of indigenous shamanic cultures for thousands of years. It’s also a great tool for anyone interested in doing deeper self-inquiry and healing. The shamanic journey offers a unique pathway to restore balance, alleviate stress, and awaken your true potential. Discover a nurturing approach to wellness that taps into the wisdom of the Earth and…
Find out more »Fall Equinox Drum Circle (In Person and Live Stream)
Our drum circles are held four times a year on the solstices and equinoxes. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth. Ours is the longest running drum circle in the San Francisco Bay Area, having started in 1998. The format for the circle includes calling power, drum circle meditation (or journey), healing circle and closing circle. Please note that this is not a jam or free form drumming (except for the calling…
Find out more »Circles for the Earth Managers Meeting (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a free monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. Circles for the Earth is an online circle managed by senior students in the Applied Shamanism Program. This annual meeting is held to plan the schedule and programming for the coming year. Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern Time) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »October 2025
Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Power Retrieval & the Middle World (In Person and Live Stream)
In this workshop students expand their understanding of shamanic practice and strengthen their relationship with guides. This class deepens students’ understanding of balancing power and navigating safely in the Middle World. Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Pacific Time (12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern Time) Registration and additional information via sacredstream.org
Find out more »Soul Retrieval & the Guiding of Souls (In Person and Live Stream)
In shamanism, it is understood that the spirit exists within the body and also beyond it. When a person experiences an emotional or physical injury, the shaman attends to the injury at the level of spirit as well as the physical or psychological levels. Soul Retrieval and the Guiding of Souls are two advanced shamanic practices that seek to heal specific forms of injury to the spirit. In this workshop, students will address issues of soul loss, a condition that…
Find out more »November 2025
Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)
Circles for the Earth is a monthly non-denominational healing circle for the earth. On the first Sunday of each month, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time, live online, we focus our attention on healing natural places that have been polluted, contaminated, or are experiencing the effects of climate change. You are invited to join Circles for the Earth in whatever way feels comfortable for you. For instance, you may be trained in Reiki or shamanic practices or you may simply pray,…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Monday, November 3, 2025 5:00 pm…
Find out more »The Shamanic Journey (Hybrid)
The Shamanic Journey is a method of accessing inner wisdom through a meditative state and is derived from a practice done by the healers and shamans of indigenous shamanic cultures for thousands of years. It’s also a great tool for anyone interested in doing deeper self-inquiry and healing. The shamanic journey offers a unique pathway to restore balance, alleviate stress, and awaken your true potential. Discover a nurturing approach to wellness that taps into the wisdom of the Earth and…
Find out more »December 2025
Working with the Weather Spirits and the Elements (Hybrid)
The primary goal in all shamanic practice is to bring the affairs of humans into balance with the affairs of nature. When human activity creates imbalances in the natural world, there is work to be done to correct these imbalances. This class offers you practices for more deeply aligning yourself with the forces of nature and offers tools to help restore balance to the places in nature that have been negatively affected by human activity. Special focus will be on…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Drum Circle (In Person and Live Stream)
Our drum circles are held four times a year on the solstices and equinoxes. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth. Ours is the longest running drum circle in the San Francisco Bay Area, having started in 1998. The format for the circle includes calling power, drum circle meditation (or journey), healing circle and closing circle. Please note that this is not a jam or free form drumming (except for the calling…
Find out more »Depth Hypnosis Supervisory (Live Stream)
This workshop offers an opportunity for students to present client cases and ask questions about the finer points of Depth Hypnosis practice. This format allows students to learn from the issues coming up in other people’s practices while receiving personalized attention regarding their own questions. Students can also ask for tips to help in the management of their practices. Applied Shamanic Practitioners may also bring case studies and ask questions about their client cases. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:00 pm…
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