Way of the Warrior
Starting 2024 on Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7, and Feb 8 & Mar 8 2025
The program will be available again in Summer/Fall 2025.
5-Month Program: Celtic Spirituality, the Wisdom Wheel & Core Shamanism
Registration is closed until April 2025.
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Prerequisite: Intro to Shamanism and a drum is required. (minimum 16 in. Remo recommended.)
Exchange: $1,075
(WOW is not a practitioner level curriculum.)
Class Structure & Format
Cycle Begins Again Summer, 2025
The program is a series of Saturday modules, 1 full day per month for 6 months, designed to be the perfect blend of lecture, and hands-on experience, making it ideally suited for an in-person experience of intimate groups of 4-6. The course is comprised of content-rich lectures, shamanic journeys, exercises, ceremonies and rituals. There will be optional non-psychoactive plant spirit allies incorporated to deepen your journeys. (A Zoom option is under consideration for 2025, but will not include a closing ceremony or the use of plant spirit allies.) The content is dense, so get ready to take lots of notes! The entire program including the Intro constitutes @48 hrs of class time.
About the Program
Bonnie has been teaching wisdom wheel technology since 2015, spanning two prior versions with a different tradition. Way of the Warrior (WOW) is the culmination of over 1,400 hours of development, along with the integration of Celtic spirituality. It’s been a true labor of love to finally create a pathway to wonder, wisdom and self-sufficiency. Why Celtic? Bonnie discovered that the Celtic viewpoint offers a relatable way for westerners to adopt shamanism into their lives. The mythology provides insight into the Celtic mindset of the past, but also provides the opportunity to apply their wisdom to 21st century issues.
Why Way of the Warrior? The fundamental principles of shamanism provide the structure from which to commune with spirit world, and deepen your understanding of yourself and your past, so you can forge a new internal relationship, and to the world around you. The warrior archetype has been employed for thousands of years, across many cultures in reference to spiritual advancement and personal transformation. Stories and movies tell us that warriors require strength, courage, determination and fortitude. Why? Because it takes an incredible amount of tenacity, and psychic energy to push past barriers, and forge ahead to achieve substantial growth. Adept spiritual warriors fight for peace, both for themselves, and for humanity, yet have to deal with opposing forces and challenges every step of the way. Past traumas that we carry in our bodies, our psyche, and our energy field, create road blocks that impede our progress, and reduce traction. Trauma of all types stifles us from experiencing the heart connections, and expanded awareness required to be an authentic contributor in life. So, it takes a warrior to embark upon the internal path of self-exploration, and muster the courage to walk the razor’s edge—taking two steps forward, and one step back, traversing through friends and foe, before victoriously residing in an empowered, grounded heart-space. One needs to temper the conflation of the skill, strength and stamina of a warrior, alongside the softer, feminine, heart-based approach to maintain stability and achieve wisdom. Way of the Warrior is the archetypal hero’s quest.
WOW provides an opportunity to glimpse into the world of spirit that typically eludes us. The wisdom wheel and its teachings offer guidance as we traverse through the year, gaining insight into ourselves and the wonder of existence. The course is a unique hybrid blend of training combining the core aspects of shamanism and energy work, encased within the wisdom of the Celtic tradition. But, don’t we all know that in times of battle, a warrior could use a dependable ally at their side? Mother Nature to the rescue! Armed with the forces of nature, a warrior becomes energetically endowed with the magic of his/her plant spirit allies.
A NEW PERSPECTIVE:
By weaving the Celtic mindset, stories and value system into the common attributes of shamanic practice, you’ll learn how to integrate, and apply shamanic principles into your world in a practical, meaningful way that actually makes a difference.
COMPREHENSIVE:
WOW also incorporates concepts from other disciplines, and connects all the dots so you walk away with a broader understanding as compared to other workshops, and in far less time. By completing WOW, you’ll quickly feel empowered to embark on your own areas of interest, and start your personal practices.
DIRECT CONNECTION:
Class experiences and journeys are designed to foster a direct experience with spirit, psyche and unconventional perspectives. (Plant spirit elixirs can enhance an even deeper connection.). In-person, over an online format also makes for a more authentic shamanic delivery system and overall experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: In addition to the content, journey exercises and elixirs, all in-person participants receive a notebook, handouts and crafts, and class content driven by PowerPoint visuals to maintain interest, and aid in note taking. Companion pieces such as posters, mugs, workbooks and contemplation cards complement the curriculum with additional richness and depth (sold separately).
What this class is: Way of the Warrior is designed for newcomers to shamanism and Celtic spirituality.
What this class in not: Although this program follows a Celtic paradigm, the primary focus of WOW is on applied shamanism, and application of the wisdom wheel. It is not a deep dive into Celtic mythology, culture or specific practices. Way of the Warrior is not a certification, teacher-training, or practitioner-level program. An advanced program, Pathway of Empowerment, is currently underway which may be available late 2025.
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Way of the Warrior pay in full – $1075 + $25 fee = $1100
Way of the Warrior deposit – $100 + $5 fee = $105
Way of the Warrior balance due – $975 + $20 fee = $995