WORKSHOP
The seminar Initiation, Life and Death is intended for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of life's great transitions. It is designed for people who wish to support those facing death, accompany the dying with compassion, and gain profound personal insights into the process of dying and the mysteries of the world beyond. The shaman is familiar with these realms. They are the one who walks the threshold between worlds.
"What happens to us after death?"
"Where do we go?"
"Does anything remain once we have left our physical body behind?"
These are questions humanity has asked for countless generations. Shamans are no exception. They, too, have sought answers and ventured into these realms to discover them firsthand. Yet there are other questions that are equally important for those who remain among the living.
"Where is he or she now?"
"Is there still something I can say?"
"How are they where they are now?"
The shaman is a seeker. They seek power, wisdom, and healing. Again and again, they cross the boundaries we perceive as natural or self imposed, expanding the limits of human awareness and existence.
"I am a wanderer. I walk the paths and interpret the world, for that which truly exists reveals no face, and that which swiftly withdraws brings time toward twilight."
SEMINAR CONTENT
• The Shaman as Walker Between Worlds
• End of Life Companionship
• Working with Grief
• Ancestral Contact
• Guiding Souls
Together we will explore the cosmology of the Land of No Return and expand the boundaries of our own perception. We will investigate the apparent contradiction between the revered ancestor and the feared ghost or restless spirit, seeking to understand both within the broader shamanic worldview.
Participants will learn traditional approaches to guiding the souls of the deceased toward the worlds beyond. Another important focus of the seminar is compassionate end of life companionship and working with those who are grieving. Rituals and communication with the ancestors can become invaluable tools in this work.
As with all of our seminars, the emphasis lies on direct personal experience. We will work in pairs as well as within the circle as a whole, learning through practice, shared experience, and guided ritual.
This is an intensive and deeply transformative seminar that offers many initiatory experiences for the practicing shaman.
LOCATION
Trysil, Norway
closest airport Oslo, Gardermoen (approx. 2 hour drive)
Easiest way to get at the workshop location is to rent a car (carpools between participants can be arranged in the WhatsApp group).
FACILITATOR
The workshop is facilitated by Kai Uwe-Faust. Since 1999, Kai has studied practical shamanism with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies (FSS). In addition, he has studied under Olaf Bernhardt (Schamanismus e.V, Germany, which he currently is attached to), Tom Cowan (Society for Shamanic Practice, US) and Sandra Ingerman (US). He has assisted with and facilitated numerous workshops. Additionally, he has received teachings in shamanic botany with Maestro Erdinjo and Maestro Eligio (Arkana Spiritual Centre, Peru).
ORGANIZER
My name is Violetta Ellisdottir, and I first met Kai during his first workshop in Norway in 2022, where I attended as a participant. Since then, I have been a volunteer and have assisted in organising his workshops in Norway. That first workshop inspired me (or perhaps led me) to begin taking photos. And somehow the right person saw something in them and I was invited to take photos at a Heilung show. And then I went again and again and again. After organising two workshops with Kai at Mt. Olympus in 2026, I am delighted to now be organising this workshop in Norway.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
The Basic Workshop is a prerequisite, so all applicants should have already completed the Core Shamanism level 1 workshop. After the attendance and completion of this level 2, you will receive a certificate from Schamanismus e.V.
Language of Instruction: English
Price per workshop: 13.500NOK
Price for both: 26.000NOK
We are accepting applications. You can choose to attend one or both workshops.
The minimum number of participants per workshop is 30. If one workshop does not reach the minimum number of participants, it may be merged with the other workshop. By submitting an application, you acknowledge and accept that your participation may be moved to the alternate workshop if necessary.
To apply, fill out the form below or send an email to violetravenphoto@gmail.com. Please include your name and where and when you attended the basic workshop in Core Shamanism.
Deposit is due by September 30th.
This deposit is refundable for 14 days. After the initial 14-day refund period, all payments are non-refundable.
The second payment is due by November 15th.
Your fee includes all meals (vegetarian/vegan) and shared accommodation in mixed-gender rooms is included in the workshop fee.
This is an alcohol- and drug-free workshop.