There are two ongoing workgroups open for people who are dedicated to awakening and want to explore advanced shamanic methods of healing themselves, others and the planet.  The subject matter for both groups is ongoing and builds from one month to the next, and is by nature highly interactive and dynamic.  We delve deeply into numerous healing modalities from a variety of approaches from around the world.  From my perspective, the real benefit of these workgroups is that they provide a means for people to develop a much greater sense of self-awareness and self-love.

Through the process of learning about and utilizing shamanic healing methods, we uncover the vast inner beauty and wisdom that dwells within us.  By deepening our connection with ourselves, we strengthen our emotional and spiritual bond with others.  The love and compassion associated with such work on behalf of ourselves and others provides extremely powerful and long lasting results.  Each meeting is very energetic, and we learn through mutual support, focused discipline and sharing.

The first of the two study groups is the Advanced Shamanic Studies Group. This group usually meets on the fourth Saturday of each month either at Sacred Rivers Yoga or at my house or some other outdoor sites (to be discussed at the previous month's meeting), from 7 pm to 9:30 pm.  I facilitate and there is a $25 fee for the evening.  This is a very exciting and progressive workgroup. 

Here are the criteria to be a member of the Advanced Shamanic Studies Group:

I ask that all members of this group make showing up every month a priority and that you schedule your other activities around our meeting dates. I am not insisting that you be there for every meeting, but that you make a concerted effort to do so. I do insist that you miss no more than three meeting in any calendar year – if you do so, you will be asked to leave the group.

I INSIST that you become a registered member of my website and jump into both the quotes of the week (there may be anywhere from two to four per month) and the Advanced Shamanic Studies Group Community Share. I insist that you make at least one entry for each quote and that you post at least once on the Advanced Shamanic Studies Group homework section of the site – each month. I also insist that you respond to at least one of the postings submitted by another member of the group. This is very important to me because those quotes and the ongoing homework are a reflection of what we will be doing when we meet each month. It fosters a sense of community and is a perfect set up for the monthly gatherings.

As a member of this group, I INSIST that you schedule at least one one-on-one session with me either in person or via phone each month. If you are a member of this group and are unable to fulfill any of the criteria for any month, you will be asked to leave the group. For your information, this group is meeting on November 22 and December 20 of 2008. The 2009 schedule will be posted at a later time.

  Here are the criteria to be a member of the Core Shamanic Studies Group :

This group will be open to the members of the new Advanced Shamanic Studies Group as well as regular attendees of Friday night workshops. There are no homework assignments for this group. I ask that members of the Core Shamanic Group make showing up every month a priority and that you schedule your other activities around our meeting dates. I am not insisting that you be there for every meeting, but that you make a concerted effort to do so. You can miss more than three meetings a year – I just ask that you respect that your absence will be felt by the rest of the group.

This group will meet on a Friday evening of the groups choosing between December 2008 and February 2009, given that I have already scheduled Friday night classes at Sacred Rivers Yoga during that time period. The first meeting of this group will be on Friday November 7 and the focus of the evening will be  - Teotihuacan Journeying Intensive.  At the first meeting of this group, I will provide a list of workshops options that have already been scheduled at Sacred Rivers and together we will vote to choose the topic of the evening for future monthly gatherings, and I will design those evenings accordingly. I will put together a list of evening topics and events for March 2009 forward – well in advance. Each meeting will start at 7 pm and end at 9:30 pm and the cost for the evening will be $20.

 If you need additional information about the Shamanic Studies Groups,  please don’t hesitate to email me by clicking here or call me at 860-633-3487.

  Shamanic Studies Group Testimonials

I now “know” that the degree to which I love others is directly proportionate to the degree to which I love myself.  This is what Keshav has taught me and it has led to a life of freedom and bliss beyond expectation.

Donna Papetti

Ray Hardy

When a person is seen, heard and acknowledged... great healing can take place.

This is one of Keshav Howe’s gifts – being present for others. ––– Working with Keshav directly, I have seen how his ability to listen allows for understanding, how his wisdom and life experiences allow for a common bond and, how his compassion and dedication provide a place of safety. ––– All encouraging trust, healing and change. ––– His workshops, counseling sessions and power journeys offer a variety choices for personal growth. ––– I personally recommend the counseling sessions for those seeking guidance to discover both their questions and their answers. ––– These one–on–one sessions have helped me find peace and joy. ––– And, for a life changing event, try a power journey or weekend intensive!

I am honored to sit in circle with Keshav.

Lori Perron