Shamanic Dreaming: Exploring the Inner Worlds
Starts Saturday February 22nd and meets for 6 weeks
Time: 7pm -9pm EST
Location: Zoom
Tuition: $300 - payable through Venmo: @Adhi-TwoOwls
Course Overview:
This six-week course on Shamanic Dreaming invites participants to explore the rich world of dreams as a source of personal insight, healing, and connection with the deeper layers of consciousness. Throughout the course, we will investigate various dreaming methods and traditions from around the world, examine archetypes within dreams, and develop lucid dreaming techniques. Understanding the importance of our dreaming process will be a central theme, guiding us toward deeper self-awareness and spiritual growth. The course will balance practical dreaming exercises with theoretical exploration, helping participants develop personal dreaming practices that enhance their lives both spiritually and psychologically.
Week-by-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Shamanic Dreaming and Archetypes
Overview of shamanic dreaming traditions
Understanding the role of the shaman in dreamwork
Exploration of Jungian archetypes (the Hero, Shadow, Anima/Animus, etc.) in dreams
Introduction to the idea of dreams as bridges between worlds
Practical exercise: Dream journaling and identifying archetypal patterns
Week 2: Dreaming Methods from Around the World
Examination of global dream traditions (e.g., Indigenous, Aboriginal, Tibetan, and others)
Techniques for inducing dreams in different cultures (vision quests, dream incubation, plant medicine, etc.)
The role of the environment and ritual in dream practices
Practical exercise: Developing a dream incubation ritual
Week 3: The Science and Art of Lucid Dreaming
Understanding the phases of sleep and their connection to dream states
Techniques for inducing lucid dreams (reality checks, meditation, wake-initiated lucid dreaming)
The significance of becoming a conscious dreamer and the shaman’s role in lucid dreams
Practical exercise: Step-by-step guide to inducing lucid dreams and dream recall techniques
Week 4: The Importance of Understanding Our Dreaming Process
Why dreams matter: psychological, spiritual, and emotional benefits
Dreams as tools for healing, guidance, and growth
Navigating nightmares and shadow work in dreams
Dream symbols, personal meaning vs. universal meaning
Practical exercise: Identifying and working with recurring dream themes
Week 5: Exploring Dreaming Methods and Techniques
Advanced dream techniques (dream reentry, collective dreaming, dream sharing)
The role of dream guides and animal spirits in shamanic traditions
Using dreaming to engage with ancestral and future wisdom
Practical exercise: Journeying through dream reentry and meeting a dream guide
Week 6: Developing a Personal Dreaming Practice
Synthesizing the learning and methods from the course
Creating a personalized dream practice: setting intentions, cultivating rituals, and integrating dream messages into daily life
The role of community in dreamwork: how to engage in dream circles and dream sharing
Closing ceremony and guided meditation to connect with personal dream space
Practical exercise: Crafting a personal dreamwork plan for the future
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand and explore global dreaming traditions and methods
Develop lucid dreaming skills and enhance dream recall
Gain insight into dream archetypes and symbols
Create a personalized dream practice for continued exploration
Learn how to apply dream insights to everyday life for healing and spiritual growth
Format:
Each class will include a combination of lecture, guided meditation, dream practice exercises, and group discussion. Participants will be encouraged to keep a dream journal throughout the course to document their experiences and insights.
This course will meet weekly for 1.5 hours on Zoom. Participants will also have access to additional resources and dreamwork guides between sessions.