The magic of shamanism. The healing power of the Shamanic Journey. Shamanic Power Recovery

INTRODUCTION TO SHAMANIC THERAPY. BASIC COURSE.

We invite you to a meeting with an extraordinary teacher - a Contemporary Shaman-Therapist, who created a unique system using shamanism in therapeutic work, author of the book "The Magic of Shamanism".

Shamanism is the oldest human tradition of spiritual practice and healing. Its roots go back to the beginnings of humanity. The shaman is considered by many to be the ancient predecessor of the physician and psychotherapist. Although many people associate the practice of shamanism with Native Americans and exotic cultures, it is a worldwide phenomenon and shamanic practices have occurred almost everywhere. The shamanic heritage is within each of us and as human beings, we all have the ability to do shamanic work, to travel to the spiritual world and meet  teachers there.

During this workshop, participants will become acquainted with the basic principles and techniques of shamanic practice, and especially shamanic journeying. We will learn to change our state of consciousness and enter the extraordinary reality of spiritual worlds, in which we can learn how to find our own power, wisdom and creativity to help ourselves and others. We will share and discuss journeys in a circle and learn how we can fully understand them and integrate them into our lives. Although we will also learn the basics of shamanic healing, this course is not focused on working with others, but on our own personal development. We will gain the opportunity to follow spiritual guides and learn how to gain power and live with a sense of fullness and joy.

In traditional societies, the shaman travels to the spirit worlds to seek help or healing for members of his community. This is achieved by entering an altered state of consciousness, usually achieved by listening to the monotonous sound of a drum or rattle. Contemporary shamanic therapy, although it uses many principles of indigenous shamanism, is different from the shamanism practiced in traditional communities. For example, rather than relying on a shaman or therapist, the person does most of the shamanic travel and work by contacting their guides directly. This ancient practice, which has survived thousands of years around the world, is one of the most effective healing techniques in human history.

Who is this workshop for?

This basic course is necessary to be able to participate in subsequent Arvick Baghramian degrees and workshops in Poland such as:

"In my therapeutic work, I am guided by the philosophy of reclaiming one's own power - this is the basis of all the techniques I use and teach to others. This means that anyone can learn these techniques and practice them on their own after workshops or completion of therapy. Shamanism, Reiki, Conscious Breathing and the Personal Totemic Pole process are very different techniques, but they are powerful and give the power thanks to which we are no longer dependent on a therapist or teacher and provide the tools needed to develop, transform and reach for a full life joy, love and freedom. I use each of these techniques as needed to help those I work with discover their own potential, experience transformation, regain health and personal power. However, I consider myself a shamanic therapist first and foremost, and I practice and teach all over the world, and my headquarters is in Barcelona, Spain.

(Arvick Baghramian)

REPORT AFTER THE BEGINNERS' WORKSHOP "THE MAGIC OF SHAMANISM" IN NOWY KAWKÓW:

Basic workshop entitled “The Magic of Shamanism – The Healing Power of the Shamanic Journey” with Arvick Baghramian – a contemporary shaman/therapist, was an extraordinary and totally transformative experience for me. I have participated in many shamanic workshops, we have been organizing them at our Here and Now center for years, but working with Arvick in June 2019 was something completely new - extremely intensive shamanic training, hour by hour, day by day, from morning to late at night. Knowledge instantly transformed into direct experience.It was a practical learning of shamanism from scratch, as in a shamanic school - what is a Shamanic Journey, how to do it in a safe way for yourself and others, what are its next stages. What is the difference between traveling to the Upper, Middle and Lower worlds? Who can we meet there and what knowledge can we receive from Them? How to summon your Guardian and Assistant Spirits. How to formulate the intention of the Journey and ask questions of the beings/spirits we will meet there. What is a shamanic rattle and how to use it when invoking the Four Directions, before starting the Journey, and during healing. Knowing why the shamanic drum is so important to the shaman and learning shamanic drumming. What rhythms start the Journey and which ones summon us from Other Worlds. How to summon  Nature Spirits and how to talk to animals, stones, trees and clouds. Not only how to see and hear the invisible, but also how to communicate with these Worlds and Beings. What do our dreams and visions mean? How to summon your Personal Spirit Guardian and Power Animal. And most importantly - what is Shamanic Healing and how you can perform it for yourself and your loved ones... And all this during only less than four days of workshops!!  Everything is presented in an orderly, logical way, perfectly appealing to our "Western, not very shamanic-mystical minds."

Intensive work with Arvick during our workshop had its specific rhythm - first knowledge, mandatory notes, and in a moment the whole group was lying on the floor with blindfolds, and Arvick was beating the rhythm on the drum to introduce us to the Shamanic Journey - where everyone, at their own rhythm and time, went through their own individual lessons. Until he succeeded. No lesson, no stage could be missed - if someone failed at something, e.g. Journey to the Lower World (even though he had previously been to the Upper Middle World without any problems), he repeated the Journey until he succeeded. And then we come back and there are tears of joy in our eyes, a shared exchange of experiences, amazing stories and tales. And immediately, another stage of shamanic knowledge and another Journey...

The most amazing thing was that in ordinary life, each of us, the participants of this workshop, is someone completely normal, standing firmly on the ground, firmly rooted in work and family. People from all over Poland came to the workshop - an accountant, a doctor, a mechanic, a teacher, a therapist, a writer. Most of us have not even had any experience with shamanism before. And none of us could have imagined that we could experience, meet, see and heal so much in just a few days.

Each participant of our group of over 20 people has made their own Shamanic Journey to the three worlds many times and each has undergone personal Shamanic Healing.  He met his Power Animal, the Guardians, and not only understood, but also felt that the Invisible World around us is as real as our earthly world.  And that the Gates to it, after meeting Arvick, will remain open to us forever.”

(Maja Wołosiewicz-Towalska)

ADVANCED COURSES WITH ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN:

Practicing Shamanism: Basic Course (Module I)

Shamanic therapy is a unique method in which the therapist plays the role of an intermediary, while the real therapists are always spiritual teachers. The skill of a shamanic therapist is to support the client in gaining direct contact with his or her own spiritual teachers and deepening their relationship. Another important task of the therapist is to teach the client to formulate effective intentions for shamanic journeys and understand the language of spiritual teachers. Since the main principle of shamanic therapy is to increase personal power, the therapist does not interpret the messages from the client's teachers, but helps her or him understand them on his or her own.During this five-day intensive course, we discuss in detail the ethics and basic techniques of shamanic therapy. All participants have the opportunity to experience the role of both a therapist and a client. We will learn how to understand the meaning and teachings of our journeys and connect with the wisdom and power of their messages. During this course, we will also learn how to create a safe environment to work with the life issues presented by clients. Most importantly, we will learn how to encourage both clients and ourselves to introduce messages from spirits into our everyday lives, or, as shamans say, confirm words with actions.

This course is intended both for people who want to use shamanic techniques in working with their own clients and for those who just want to deepen their personal practice. Completion of the beginner's course "The Magic of Shamanism" is required.

Practicing Shamanism: Advanced Course (Module II)

This course is a continuation, deepening and extension of the basic shamanic course. The advanced shamanic therapy course is designed to deepen the theoretical understanding of shamanism as a spiritual practice as well as to expand and develop our skills as effective therapists and travelers. During this course, we will learn more advanced and creative ways of working with clients, significantly deepen and develop our relationship with spiritual teachers, and achieve a deeper understanding of the magic of shamanic therapy in the spiritual world. During this course, participants will also have the opportunity to observe each other at work, thus developing their own listening and advising skills.  This course is not just for people who do shamanic work with others. Although he focuses on working with clients, his most important task is to support the personal development of participants. This is a five-day away course.

It is required to complete the beginner's course "The Magic of Shamanism" and "Practicing Shamanism", Module I.

Shamanic Extraction Healing Training (removing blockages accumulated in spiritual bodies)

Participants are introduced to the extraction method and learn how to notice, sense and remove localized diseases and pain related to spiritual factors. This is one of the two most important elements of shamanic healing training, the other being soul retrieval. Extraction involves removing blockages accumulated in our spiritual bodies. While soul retrieval serves to restore separated parts of ourselves, extraction removes foreign elements from the spiritual body that may negatively impact our well-being on a spiritual, mental and physical level. Extraction work is an essential tool in the practice of every healer-shaman, but knowledge of the technique or experience of soul recovery is not required of participants.  Shamanic Extraction Healing Training workshops are intended for people who want to use shamanic healing in their practice with others. These four-day workshops are also for people who are looking for ways to achieve personal healing and deep exploration of their own health, both mental and physical.  Participants will be introduced to the most advanced techniques of self-discovery and healing.

Prior participation in the workshop for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism" and the workshop "Practicing Shamanism, Module I" is required. Participants must have travel experience and a relationship with spiritual teachers.

Soul Retrieval: Working with Soul LossIn traditional shamanic cultures, it is recognized that most physical and psychological problems result from loss of soul or power. Many people report feeling incomplete or separated from themselves or their surroundings. Shamans believe that traumatic experiences can cause us to lose a piece of our soul, making us disempowered and vulnerable. Most shamanic healing practices are focused primarily on the maintenance, protection and care of the soul. If a fragment of the soul is lost, the shaman goes on a journey to the spiritual world to recover it. Reclaiming your soul helps you become whole and deal with difficult situations in life with greater strength. In this course, we will discuss in detail the topic of soul loss and its impact on life. Participants will learn to work with issues of soul loss, explore the experience of partial soul loss due to personal trauma and illness, and learn how to track down a lost soul and restore its essence to the person who has lost it. The course also discusses life after soul retrieval and how to lead a healthier lifestyle after healing. Participants will both experience soul recovery for themselves and help others in this process. They will also receive detailed instructions on working with clients after the soul retrieval process through shamanic journeys, rituals and ceremonies. This work leads to long-term healing.

Prior participation in the workshop for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism" and the workshop "Practicing Shamanism, Module I" is required. Participants must have travel experience and a relationship with spiritual teachers.

Relationships and Shamanism: Seeing Relationships Through the Eyes of Spirits

Relationships are our life. We are constantly connected to everything and everyone around us. In these advanced workshops, participants will learn the magic of establishing relationships, loving and living with joy by exploring relationships with themselves and the world around them.

Although these workshops focus on intimate relationships, we will also look at relationships at every stage of life (with parents, friends, children, bosses, and most importantly, with ourselves). Thanks to the help and wisdom of the spirits, participants will have the opportunity to clearly define what they really want in a relationship and gain deeper knowledge about themselves, their own understanding and expectations.  These workshops will take participants on a journey to the place where they first received information about relationships and the reasons why they form them or not. By traveling to spiritual teachers, we will learn about our own limiting belief systems that may be holding us back from forming relationships, discover how to enrich existing relationships, and learn to recognize false ways of communicating love and good intentions to others.

This is a three-day on-site course. Completion of the beginner's shamanism course "The Magic of Shamanism" is required.

Shamanic Healing and Nature Spirits

The most important role fulfilled by a shaman is to cure diseases and help others maintain health. The shaman does this by regaining lost power or extracting harmful powers. During his healing mission, the shaman sometimes calls on nature spirits for help. This course focuses on the healing art of the shaman and his close connection with nature. These are two closely related elements of the shamanic world. In this course we will explore the fundamentals of approaching disease and healing from the perspective of both shamans and Western healthcare.  We will learn to identify and remove the spiritual causes of illness and pain and communicate with nature spirits in search of healing. Course participants learn various shamanic diagnostic and healing techniques and are taught how to use objects and places of power in their work. Much of the activity takes place in the bosom of nature, and participants have the opportunity to spend the entire night in the company of spirits.

Prior participation in the "Magic of Shamanism" workshop for beginners is required. Participants must have travel experience and a relationship with spiritual teachers.

Shamanic Divination TrainingThe art of shamanic divination using objects is over 10,000 years old. One of the classic tasks of a shaman is to travel to an extraordinary reality to obtain answers to questions, both at the request of others and for oneself. Workshop participants have the opportunity to take part in divination (diagnostic) journeys and learn various shamanic tools and techniques that have been used for a long time to help themselves and other participants. In their shamanic quest for knowledge, they learn, like the shamans of old, how to talk to plant and animal spirits, how to use quartz crystals, and find enlightening wisdom in visions.

Requirements: Completion of shamanic workshops for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism".

Personal Totem Pole

This powerful process using guided visualization and deep relaxation is a unique combination of three elements: Carl Gustav Jung's active imagination technique, the Eastern tradition of understanding the human being as a system of interconnected energy centers (chakras), and the Native American practice of talking to animals and learning from them. This process was developed by Dr. E.S. Gallegos and aims to deeply explore, understand and heal various aspects of our interior.

Visualization with specific images is a powerful tool that has been successfully used for healing and self-development for centuries. People are creatures with imagination. We actively imagine things until we are told it's wrong, and then we gradually learn to trust authority instead of our own inner voice. The process of creating a Personal Totem Pole is intended to restore the inner voice to the role of a trusted life partner. It is a truly powerful, useful and flexible tool that supports and enhances self-awareness, self-confidence and creativity in all areas of life.

During this two-day workshop, participants will use deep visualization and relaxation to learn about the animals representing each chakra, or energy center. By learning how to effectively interact with chakra animals, whose identity, state and personality reveal various aspects of each person's psyche, participants will gain a very effective tool for self-diagnosis and healing. This course is the beginning of a restorative and transformative journey back to yourself in the company of chakra animals - those aspects of ourselves that we may have chosen to forget.

Requirements: Completion of shamanic workshops for beginners "The Magic of Shamanism".

IN POLAND IN 2018, THE GALAKTYKA PUBLISHING HOUSE WAS PUBLISHED THE BOOK ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN "THE MAGIC OF SHMANISM. THE HEALING POWER OF A SHAMANIC JOURNEY":

“The healer is within each of us and when you are ready, he will surely manifest himself within you.”

This is a book about Arvick Baghramian's life journey, about her path to shamanism and about the paths of many other people, but above all it is a book about the shamanic journey and its healing power. Arvick Baghramian in The Magic of Shamanism focuses on the use of shamanic practices as a strengthening, empowering tool. It considers health and healing issues from the perspective of various cultures, discusses the nature of spirits and spirituality, and, looking at various principles of shamanic practices from around the world, tries to show and explore the magic of shamanic journeys. This book also talks about contemporary forms of shamanism, in particular neoshamanism (core shamanism), a modern shamanic therapy supporting the treatment of both mental and somatic diseases.

Over recent years, Arvick Baghramian has been conducting workshops on neoshamanism in Great Britain, the United States, Israel, Spain, Poland and the Scandinavian countries. Her initial dissertation research at Newcastle University on shamanic practice evolved into the larger project that resulted in this book.

Review by Renata Arendt-Dziurdzikowska (personal development trainer, journalist, coach, book author):Contemporary shaman Arvick Baghramian proposes a journey through the healing culture known for thousands of years - shamanism. It answers almost all the questions that come to our minds, Westerners, when we think about this tradition. How does it all work? Where does a shaman get his healing powers? What is a shamanic journey? She analyzes the connections of shamanism with psychotherapy, medicine and the concepts of Carl Gustav Jung (in her opinion, Jung went on shamanic journeys). But more importantly, it suggests how we can learn to travel in such a way as to discover the magic and mystery of the world beyond the agreed reality, because "the ability to travel magically is our innate ability." Thanks to Baghramian, we discover a vehicle of transformation that allows us to reach the layers of wisdom and power, heal and strengthen ourselves and others.

REPORTS AFTER THE ARVICK BAGHRAMIAN WORKSHOP IN POLAND AT THE CENTER HERE AND NOW:

"Arvick - an extraordinary person, a teacher who, with full understanding and attention, gives tips on how to read yourself. Shamanism "methodology" - a wonderful way for systematized, analytical, Central European beings. Arvick leads, shows, explains. It helps with the process and interpretation.  However, the most important work is done with yourself... These workshops for beginners are a piece of work - powerful, revealing.  My shamanic journeys during the workshop formed a logical whole, as if step by step... The workshops confirmed my belief that the dreams we have - and I have a lot of them - are also processes, shamanic journeys... I am returning to "normality" with knowledge, tools and the awareness that I have shamanic dreams. And this is powerful material to work with... Arvick is a wonderful, lovely, wonderful person. I am happy that I could meet her. You need to get to know such people and give yourself a chance!”(Paulina)

"Just being with Arvick gives me a sense of security and love. The healing power flowing from shamanic journeys into myself is very intense. What did the workshops give me? They allowed me to see again the awareness of the very essence of my life." (Iza)

"Arvick is a wonderful, warm and loving person. He leads the group with great attentiveness, giving each participant space for individual work. Experience, knowledge and practice are visible in every word and gesture. The methodology of the workshop is brilliant. Step by step, through instructions, rules, guidelines, they guide everyone through shamanic journeys - safely and with great joy of discovery. One of the best workshops in my experience"

"Great workshop! I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who would like to develop spiritually, anyone interested in shamanism."

"The workshop with Arvick gave me what I expected and much more. I received organized, clear knowledge about shamanic journeys. Additionally, I met a wonderful, warm person, attentive to each workshop participant. And a wonderful group of open people..."

"A wonderful workshop with a wonderful Arvick, a beautiful Being. Among good people, in a beautiful, very hospitable and friendly place, with wonderful hosts. A powerful, good, transforming meeting. Thank you Arvick!" (Sara)

“”Very interesting and deep workshop. Arvick is an amazing person, a wonderful teacher and an oasis of peace and patience. I can't wait for the next workshops. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self-development, shamanism and helping others. A charming place, full of positive energy and wonderful people. Peace and quiet close to nature, super-delicious food!”

"I am full of gratitude for the meeting with the shaman-teacher. I am impressed by the workshop conducted by Arvick - with the responsibility she also passed on to us. At this workshop I received what I needed: knowledge, explanation, experience, healing. The workshop provides a great basis for further development on the shamanic path" (Izabela)

"A very interesting time. Arvick is a wonderful person, full of warmth, joy, very charming. She is also strongly rooted in reality - this is very interesting, considering the topic of the workshops! I am very satisfied and I am looking forward to the next workshops""I wanted to philosophize for a few days off, but the group of philosophers didn't gather, so I took a completely different path, I joined the Arvick shamanic group. I talked to the trees, to the birds, to the wolves as they can, without words looking into my eyes. I felt closeness and friendship, a return to the source. I can be there whenever I want, I can be whoever I want and with whom I want, if I want it. The power is with me” (Andrzej)

THE WORKSHOP IS TRANSLATED FROM ENGLISH TO POLISH!

DEADLINE:

October 9-11, 2026

Friday, October 9 at 10, after breakfast at 9.00 (you can arrive on Thursday evening)

October 11 at 14 (we finish with lunch at 2 p.m. on Sunday)

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Arvick Baghramian

I am a psychotherapist specializing in helping children and adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. It was working with these people that led me to shamanism and other healing techniques that I have been teaching since the 1980s. Working with this particularly traumatized group of people has made me realize that traditional verbal therapies, while effective up to a point, have significant shortcomings when it comes to helping people fully heal from past hurts and traumas, transform their lives, and regain their power. In search of more powerful techniques, I turned to play therapy, NLP, and Ericksonian hypnosis, and then began practicing and teaching Reiki, conscious breathing, and a personal totem pole visualization technique. However, in my private practice I rely mainly on shamanism, marking the powerful transformational capacity of this spiritual and therapeutic practice.

Since the 1990s, I have trained extensively as a shamanic counselor and teacher with Jonathan Horwitz at the Scandinavian Shamanism Research Center and with Michael Harner at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in the United States. I have been practicing and teaching shamanism around the world for 25 years, running workshops for practitioners and teachers in the UK, USA, Israel, Poland, New Zealand and Spain, where I also currently live. While I still draw on my past experience as a therapist and continue to work and teach workshops in Reiki, conscious breathing and personal totem pole, my practice now focuses primarily on shamanism and shamanic counseling.

In 2007, my book "The Magic of Shamanism" was published in English in the UK. It is also available in print and electronic versions in Spanish and Polish.

I am also the author of the therapeutic game "Discoveries", designed to facilitate communication between children and parents, teachers or therapists in a fun and exciting way. The game is available in English, Spanish, Hebrew and Polish.

More information about me and my practice can be found at:

www.freedom-within.com