Program Overview
Get ready to immerse yourself in ancient shamanic techniques, and Celtic wisdom!
Are you new to the shamanic arts? Are you interested in ancient spiritual technologies? Does the world seem overwhelming, confusing or stressful? Or, possibly you’re wrestling with some old traumas or personal issues. Way of the Warrior (WOW) is designed for newcomers who want to learn how shamanism, and Celtic spirituality can provide insight and clarity in their lives. Learn powerful tried-and-true shamanic methods of journeying, connecting to spirit helpers, tracking, meaning-making—all directed by the Celtic Wisdom Wheel.
Shamanism isn’t just about drumming, and the wisdom wheel isn’t just a calendar. They’re both so much deeper. This robust 44-hour program, live in the Cleveland area, helps you lay the groundwork for true personal transformation. WOW endows students with a complete understanding of shamanic practices, medicine wheel technology, energy management, and much more.
Join me in crafting your journey to self-empowerment!
About the Program
Bonnie has been teaching wisdom wheel technology since 2015. The two prior versions of the workshop were geared around South American traditions. But with over 1,500 hours of development, the foundational architecture for Way of the Warrior is Celtic. It’s been a true labor of love to create this pathway to wonder, wisdom and self-sufficiency.
Why Celtic?
For some, the Celtic perspective provides a more relatable way for westerners to adopt shamanism into their lives, compared to other traditions. The mythology and stories anchors us to the ancient insights of the past, yet also provides a bridge to understanding our 21st century issues.
Why A Warrior?
You’ll find the spiritual warrior archetype embedded in mythology all throughout history, as well as in the heroic themes in much of today’s entertainment. Warriors display traits of strength, stability, confidence, presence and resiliency. But, an enlightened warrior possesses all of these qualities, and does so with honor, integrity and a heart. We need to rekindle those essences of the enlightened warrior in order to face the struggles we encounter in the 21st Century.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain a complete understanding of how shamanism, and the Celtic wheel can be used as powerful tools to connect to spirit, gain insight, understand trauma, and rediscover meaning in today’s complex world. Once applied, you’ll be able to manage your life on the wheel with a renewed sense of enthusiasm, and a deeper understanding of the world, and your place within it.
WOW is an opportunity to glimpse into the world of spirit that typically eludes us. The wisdom wheel’s teachings are designed to help you forge a new path of self-discovery, personal growth and transformation. This unique hybrid blend of core shamanism, energy work, and Celtic spirituality provides:
- Deep understanding of the shamanic arts
- Confidence with drum journeying
- In-depth exploration of the Celtic wheel
- Holidays, elements, gods & goddesses
- Celtic archetypes and alchemy
- Tracking energy the shamanic way
- Examine trauma and conditioning
- Soul loss, and emotional entanglements
- Connecting to timelines and destiny
- Forge a path for personal transformation
Wisdom Wheel Value
PERSPECTIVE
The Celtic stories and value system woven into the wheel help you apply those ancient shamanic principles into your world in a meaningful way that actually makes a difference. The wheel is not a superficial annual calendar. It is a reflection of the reality we live in, interact with, and consult on a continuous basis. The wheel becomes a trusted friend, that’s there to provide insight, and guidance each day.
PRACTICAL
After completing WOW, you’ll understand why the ancients were so wise and resilient! We have a tendency to become so embroiled in our current time in history with all its complexities. We can also become blindsighted by our own personal drama, issues or pain. The wisdom wheel is a tried-and-true device; one that’s time-honored throughout history. It helps create order out of chaos, and reorients you towards a balanced perspective and way of being. You’ll get a clear understanding of boundaries, sovereignty, and energy management from a shamanic point of view, and be able to easily apply it to your personal circumstances.
COMPREHENSIVE
WOW incorporates concepts from other disciplines, and connects all the dots for you so you’ll walk away with a much broader understanding of the shamanic arts compared to other workshops, and in far less time! After completing WOW, you’ll feel empowered enough to move deeper into your own healing, start your personal practices, or incorporate the material into your existing client modalities.
The focus of WOW is on applying, and embodying shamanism, and the wisdom wheel into your life. It is NOT a deep academic dive into Celtic mythology, history, or cultural practices.
Program Structure
Location/Setting: Way of the Warrior is ideally suited for serious students meeting in small groups of 4-6 in a relaxed, intimate, informal setting. Currently meeting in-person in the Cleveland area—details will be provided to approved applicants. If you have a small group of students in a reasonable driving distance, Email Bonnie to discuss options of hosting the class in your area! An online Zoom format may be available in 2027.
WOW is comprised of 6 modules, meeting 1 full Saturday per month, for six months. Classes range between 7 to 10 hours. The content is dense, so get ready to take lots of notes! You’ll receive a notebook with plenty of handouts, go on shamanic drum journeys and make a few shamanic crafts. All six modules constitute @44 hours of class time driven by PowerPoint to assist with note taking.
Note: Way of the Warrior is not a practitioner or teacher training program. Existing practitioners are welcome, but how you apply the WOW tools to your practice is at your discretion. WOW combined with the Negative Energy workshop, and Pathway of Empowerment is the best option for those seeking a practitioner status.
Module 1: Introduction to Shamanism
Modules 2-6: Wisdom Wheel Modules
All modules include: Lectures, exercises, drum journeys (with optional non-psychoactive, legal, herbal elixirs), guided meditations, rituals & crafts, and Bonnie’s signature healing ceremony.
Dates starting March 2026!
Mar 21, Intro to Shamanism & Journey
Apr 18, East Module
May 16, South Module
Jun 13, West Module
Jul 11, North Module Part 1
Aug 8, North Module Part 2 & Summary
Prerequisites
A drum is required for attendance.
Module 1, Intro to shamanism (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for taking Core Modules 2-6 of WOW.
Those with a solid shamanic background, and journey experience may have the Intro module waived and a reduced price. To see if you qualify, please mention it as part of your background in your application/meeting with Bonnie.
This module provides all the basics that any newcomer to shamanism would ever need. If you haven’t journeyed in a while, need a refresher, or want a more well-rounded foundation, the Intro is an excellent workshop in and of itself. The Intro is only given as a standalone workshop if there’s enough demand since it’s automatically included in the full program by default.
The Intro Module is a full day of exploring:
- History of shamanism
- Intro to Celtic shamanism
- Who becomes a shaman & what they do
- How shamans heal
- Brain states, and the journey
- Map of the spirit world
- How to perform a drum journey
- Retrieve power animal, and helping spirit
- Medicine wheel basics
- Shamanic craft
“WOW helped me appreciate each direction of the wheel in a down to earth way. Bonnie created, and shared powerfully valuable wisdom, and delivered it from a place of passion, deep belief, and dedication to shamanism. I highly recommend this course—Life changing!”
~ DOTTIE L., Pilates Instructor
“Bonnie is absolutely wonderful! She is very knowledgeable, presented the information clearly, and in a way that was relatable to each of us in the class. This was so eye-opening, and very helpful when looking at one’s self, and their life. I’m looking forward to additional classes.”
~ DEB L., Analyst
“This is a beautiful and well-thought out class. Bonnie is well-rounded in her knowledge on this topic. The class is interlaced with personal journeys and spiritual crafts. WOW is well worth anyone’s time who is serious about Celtic shamanism, and the four directions. ”
~ ELIZABETH M.
“I loved the course—There is so much to learn! The depth of the material is robust, and delivers not only the Celtic origins of the wheel, but touches on other cultures’ shamanic systems when appropriate.”
~ DAVE F.
“Stepping onto the path of the Way of the Warrior has been nothing short of transformative. The lessons are timeless, the healing is profound, and the growth is immeasurable.
Thank you, Bonnie!”
~ SHAUNA L.
Pricing & Payment Options
Way of the Warrior Full Program
All 6 modules (including Intro):
$1290 paid in full by Mar 14, 2026
Way of the Warrior w/ Intro waived only with permission
5 Medicine Wheel modules:
$1075, paid in full by Mar 14, 2026
Companion pieces such as posters and mugs are sold separately during class.
Email Bonnie to inquire about deposits, payment options, referral discount, or methods of payment!
Refunds & Discounts
Due to the small class size for in-person WOW, and the degree of commitment required for this program, limited refunds will apply.
Mar 14, 2026: Payment due in full (1 week before start date of Mar 21.)
Up to Mar 14: Full refund less 10% may be offered if you have paid in full.
From Mar 15 to Mar 21: 50% refund
Beyond Mar 21: No refunds are available.
Refer-A-Friend
To Qualify for a $75 Discount:
Register for the full WOW program, and refer a friend who also registers for the full program!
—OR— If you’re an existing client, and refer a friend who registers for the full program, you may apply the discount for another service offered by Real Awakenings!
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Enrollment is now open for March 2026 Program!
You may either Email Bonnie about your interest in WOW, or fill out the application below.
All applicants will be required to meet with Bonnie in a one-on-one online Zoom meeting.
This can constitute as your application, and it gives us a chance to meet first to see if WOW will work for you!
I look forward to hearing from you.