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Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?
Dive deep into Shamanic practices
Become an accredited Shamanic Practitioner (IPHM)
Learn life changing shamanic skills
Introduction
The Transformation
Many of us incarnated at this time in human history, to be the leaders, the change makers, the healers.
This programme is an initiation, it will change the very fabric of your being and how you see the world around you.
It's not New Age spirituality: this will help you discern, and practice spiritual hygiene and protection so that you can safely navigate the shamanic realm and learn life changing shamanic skills, so you are able to better serve your clients and your community.


This programme may be for you if...
- You feel a deep call to the shamanic path; you may have had past lives where you lived shamanically so this may be your soul remembering
- You have a deep connection to nature, animals, spirits of the land, the 'old ways'
- You have a heightened sense of intuition, a connection to the flow of life
- You desire to go deep, open your vision, learn to journey and experience the magic and wonder of the shamanic realm in a safe container
- You have a degree of spiritual maturity so you can be responsible for your own self care during this incredible journey
- You are determined to show up for yourself, your learning and your expansion
- You are ready for this level of transformation and are ready to go all in
This programme may not be for you if...
- You are not able or willing to invest the time into your learning and growth
- You are not able to look after your own self care
- You would find the commitment/time needed for this level of initiation to be prohibitive
This really is an invitation and an investment for you to change your life, relearning how to connect to the spirits of the Earth, Great Spirit, your soul and who you were meant to be in this lifetime. Some of the concepts and learning may be triggering (but in a good way). I invite you to embark on this journey with an open mind and open heart. Take what resonates and leave the rest!
Programme structure
Programme structure
We begin by tuning into the cycles of nature, and planting seeds of intention.
We'll connect to The Medicine Wheel and The Four Directions which you will learn how to ‘call in’ in your own unique way.
Deepen your connection with nature and the Medicine Wheel through spirit dances for each Direction:
- The East & The Mind
- The South & The Body
- The West & The Emotions
- The North & The Spirit
You will also learn:
- Sacred Spirit council
- Holding space for yourself and others
- How to connect to the spirit of your drum
- ‘Calling in’ the directions in your own unique way
- Medicine walks for you to embody each direction within The Medicine Wheel
We begin our journey into the shamanic realm, via the Axis Mundi, the Sacred Tree of Life, your safe space.
This is the foundation of shamanism; protection, discernment, how to clear your space. We will also learn to journey safely, explore the Middle World and meet your Inner Shaman.
In this realm we learn the theory and practice of Extraction, a core shamanic healing technique.
You will also learn:
- Journey to Middle World & explore the Axis Mundi/Tree of Life
- Protection and Spiritual Discernment practices
- How to embody your Inner Shaman
- How to become a 'hollow bone' for Spirit - hollowing out
- Shamanic healing (extraction techniques, clearing and working with shamanic power pieces)
We then journey down to the 'Lower World', exploring this magical realm and reconnecting to your power animals and totem animals.
In this part of the course we will explore somatic tools such as nervous system state tracking and regulation, understand trauma responses and how they relate to shamanic practices. We will also explore the role of the shadow and connect to your shadow animal!!
In the shamanic skills section, you will learn the theory and practical of shamanic power loss, and power retrieval.
You will also learn:
- Deepening your connection to your animal body through stalking and predator/prey embodiment
- Breathwork and somatic practices
- The Shamanic Shadow archetypes and your shadow animal
- How to perform power retrievals on yourself and clients
We then journey to the Crown, the Upper World, the realm of Christ Consciousness alongside the theory and practices of soul loss and soul retrieval. This is about bringing us back to wholeness, mending the fragmented and fractured self.
You will also learn:
- Journey to Upper World: enter the Angelic Realm to meet your Spirit Guide
- Sacred Art of Divination - theory and practical
- Soul Loss, Soul Retrieval - theory and practical
During this part of the programme you will connect to your shamanic clan, reconnect to your power and purpose.
You will also learn:
- How to journey to your Shamanic Clan: receive your shamanic name, soul mission/purpose from their ancestral wisdom
- Be taken through a process of shamanic initiation / dismemberment
- How to hold ceremony, ritual offerings and transformational space for others
- Ethics and the Shamanic Ways of Life
In the final weeks together, we'll prepare our graduation projects bringing everything together...
Then we graduate, celebrating each other, and your unique gifts!
- Vision Quest
- Graduation/Celebration ceremony
We begin by tuning into the cycles of nature, and planting seeds of intention.
We'll connect to The Medicine Wheel and The Four Directions which you will learn how to ‘call in’ in your own unique way.
Deepen your connection with nature and the Medicine Wheel through spirit dances for each Direction:
- The East & The Mind
- The South & The Body
- The West & The Emotions
- The North & The Spirit
You will also learn:
- Sacred Spirit council
- Holding space for yourself and others
- How to connect to the spirit of your drum
- ‘Calling in’ the directions in your own unique way
- Medicine walks for you to embody each direction within The Medicine Wheel
We begin our journey into the shamanic realm, via the Axis Mundi, the Sacred Tree of Life, your safe space.
This is the foundation of shamanism; protection, discernment, how to clear your space. We will also learn to journey safely, explore the Middle World and meet your Inner Shaman.
In this realm we learn the theory and practice of Extraction, a core shamanic healing technique.
You will also learn:
- Journey to Middle World & explore the Axis Mundi/Tree of Life
- Protection and Spiritual Discernment practices
- How to embody your Inner Shaman
- How to become a 'hollow bone' for Spirit - hollowing out
- Shamanic healing (extraction techniques, clearing and working with shamanic power pieces)
We then journey down to the 'Lower World', exploring this magical realm and reconnecting to your power animals and totem animals.
In this part of the course we will explore somatic tools such as nervous system state tracking and regulation, understand trauma responses and how they relate to shamanic practices. We will also explore the role of the shadow and connect to your shadow animal!!
In the shamanic skills section, you will learn the theory and practical of shamanic power loss, and power retrieval.
You will also learn:
- Deepening your connection to your animal body through stalking and predator/prey embodiment
- Breathwork and somatic practices
- The Shamanic Shadow archetypes and your shadow animal
- How to perform power retrievals on yourself and clients
We then journey to the Crown, the Upper World, the realm of Christ Consciousness alongside the theory and practices of soul loss and soul retrieval. This is about bringing us back to wholeness, mending the fragmented and fractured self.
You will also learn:
- Journey to Upper World: enter the Angelic Realm to meet your Spirit Guide
- Sacred Art of Divination - theory and practical
- Soul Loss, Soul Retrieval - theory and practical
During this part of the programme you will connect to your shamanic clan, reconnect to your power and purpose.
You will also learn:
- How to journey to your Shamanic Clan: receive your shamanic name, soul mission/purpose from their ancestral wisdom
- Be taken through a process of shamanic initiation / dismemberment
- How to hold ceremony, ritual offerings and transformational space for others
- Ethics and the Shamanic Ways of Life
In the final weeks together, we'll prepare our graduation projects bringing everything together...
Then we graduate, celebrating each other, and your unique gifts!
- Vision Quest
- Graduation/Celebration ceremony
How to prepare
Programme structure
Programme structure
What will I learn on the programme?
What will I learn on the programme?
- Connect and embody the medicine wheel
- Open up your vision, your clairvoyance, claircognisance, clairsentience (psychic gifts)
- Re-connect to lower world and upper world guides and middle world elementals
- Learn to to hold spirit council for yourself and others
- Embody your shamanic self (Inner Shaman)
- Learn the theory and practical of power loss, power retrieval
- Learn how to journey safely (clear false light and connect to true christed guides)
- Be guided through the process of Shamanic Initiation, Ego Death
- Birth the spirit of your drum, be guided to perform your own your drum ritual
- Learn the sacred art of Divination
- Learn the theory and practical skills of shamanic extraction, soul loss and soul retrieval
What else is included in the programme?
- Certification to Shamanic Practitioner (IPHM)
- Support and mentorship for 10 months (the community group will be open for a year)
- A magical in-person graduation ceremony
- Access to sacred shamanic council (who meet every 3 months - after graduation)
An introduction to your guide
An introduction to your guide
I’m Dawn Love (real name!).
I am a mother, nature lover, shamanic teacher/facilitator, energy/oracle healer, breathwork facilitator, consent and somatic practitioner, and kundalini yoga teacher.
I lovingly guide people to remember their unique gifts, their soul's magic and who the fu*k they really are.
I live in North East England, love travelling, being in nature, wild swimming, dancing.
Since being little I have always been interested in spirituality, and qualified as a Reiki Healer back in 2012. However, it was never fully embodied as I struggled to switch off the mind.
My shamanic awakening (which I believe is your soul coming 'online') began as a Kundalini activation in 2018 which manifested as a mental health breakdown/spiritual emergency.
I quit my corporate job and began to piece myself back together, determined to understand what was happening to me so that I could help others. This led me to the magical practices of shamanism and breathwork...
Before this I was a functional alcoholic, full of social anxiety, imposter syndrome and a people pleaser… it's still a work in progress!
I started offering this programme as 'The Shamanic Initiation' back in 2022 after the integration of my own Shamanic studies working with different teachers.
Embodied Shamanism combines grounded nature-based experiential practices and practitioner skills, with multidimensional healing tools.
Being on the shamanic path has transformed my life: I feel more powerful, in touch with myself, nature and spirit.
I'm so excited to be on this journey with you.

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Practical details
| Start date | 29 October 2026 | |
| End date | 22 August 2027 | 22 August 2027 |
| Delivery method | Fortnightly live calls, recorded practices, private group, in person shamanic skills sessions (x2) and in person Graduation Ceremony | |
| Time investment | 2-3 hours per week, 10 months |
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If you feel the call to Embodied Shamanism, but need a longer payment plan, please mention that in your application. I also have one bursary place available every year.
FAQs
I'm new to Shamanism - is Embodied Shamanism the right course for me?
Yes, however prior experience of shamanism is not required as you will be guided through the process of connecting to the Medicine wheel and how to journey safely, step by step.
However, please read the information above about having a level of spiritual maturity and ability to look after your own self-care.
For example Embodied Shamanism is not suitable for anyone with severe & active mental health symptoms. It's advised for you to be in touch with a therapist regardless, especially if you have a history of PTSD/CPTSD. You need to be able to care for yourself as some of the sessions are deep and may be triggering.
The sessions are supported with love, the highest protection and I am always available if you need extra support.
You also need to be able to commit to a daily practice (e.g. breathwork, meditation and in later stages of the course, shamanic journeys). This will help you integrate the teachings and be able to journey more deeply (e.g. accessing the theta part of your brain).
Please book a call with me if it feels aligned!
I only accept people onto the programme who I have connected with and feel a full body YES. Embodied Shamanism goes deep. It's exciting, it's magic but you need to be ready…
I'm interested, what are the next steps? How do I sign up?
I'm excited that you're interested! The next steps are to book a discovery call with me using the button below.
We will have a short 1:1 call to touch base together and for you to ask any further questions. We'll both get to feel into how it would be journeying with each other in this deep work.
Can Shamanism be taught online, is it as powerful?
Absolutely yes!
I didn't think it was possible beforehand, however my shamanic initiation began mid-Pandemic so the training I had booked on had to be online (we met in person to complete the training but I preferred the online elements).
I then completed a 9 month shamanic apprenticeship which was all online; I found it to be so powerful and activating.
This will be the sixth fourth time I have taught this course (it gets better each time, evolves and grows as the medicine weaves through me) and people have had really deep experiences and changed their lives from the programme.
The course is a combination of live classes/teachings/activations, guided journeys and in person shamanic skills sessions which you do in your own time.
There's also group support via Telegram, and if you need any extra support throughout the programme you can reach out to me.
You also receive access to recorded content from previous cohorts and offerings of mine, including kundalini yoga and breathwork ceremonies so you are supported in your mind, body and spirit for the next 9 months.
What's my Shamanic Lineage?
My ancestors were Celtic and I hold deep ancestral wisdom of the land, the sacred places in Britain. This wisdom is continually awakening within me.
I am a grid worker (healer and guardian of the land), connected to dragon energy.
I hold Sophianic energy (Grail Queen) connected to Upper World Guides - Isis, Joan of Arc, White Buffalo Woman. The White Buffalo Woman connection comes from a past life connection with the Lakota tribe in North America.
Unfortunately we don't live tribally anymore in a shamanic way, to learn from elders or shamans in the tribe. In the UK and other parts of Europe, our severance with our lineage may be thousands of years or multiple generations.
We have our own shamanic clan who exist in the lower world (Shamanic Realm) to support our Initiation. And we can connect to our magical ancestors shamanically to remember our lost gifts and reclaim what we have lost...
In this Initiation I will take you through the process of deep magic and Initiation so you can connect to your Shamanic clan and your lineage…
What is Shamanism and what's the difference between Shamanism and other practices such as witchcraft or druidism?
This is something I wondered myself earlier in my journey.
Shamanism (we were called Awenydd) in ancient Briton is very connected to nature, the earth's cycles.
We create our own rituals, meditations and practices. It's a path of service to the earth and communities.
It's also at its root about humility, owning our shadows and not giving our power away to structures, systems, people, teachings.
Becoming connected to Great Spirit (God) and Mother Earth. Holy Mother, Holy Father.
The Shamanic Path also involves the process of ego death, many cycles of death and rebirth!
Remembering the old ways, connecting to the elementals and elemental magic, the original joy and innocence of life
Ancient Britons were revolutionary, independent, wild and connected to the Earth, the earth grids. Wisdom keepers of the earth, the dragons, the golden serpent energy.
Wicca/Witchcraft
Modern Witchcraft/Wicca teaching can involve set rituals, spells and may draw from practices via Gerald Gardner the 'grandfather' of modern Wiccan.
Green/Hedge/White Witchery is different, deeply connected to the earth, the goddesses, elementals, herbs and shamanism.
Many of us (myself included) will have had past lives or ancestors who were persecuted/killed as witches, just for our connection to nature, midwifery, or practising herbal medicine so may feel affected by 'The Witch Wound'.
Druidism
Druidism is an ancient pagan religion, connected to the Earth, the wheel of the year and many ancient practices. There are many similarities with Ancient Druidism to Shamanism.
Modern Druidism began to develop about three hundred years ago during a period known as the ‘Druid Revival’.
Shamanism
It is not a religion. It's a way of life that follows no doctrine, no guru, no hierarchy and gives you the tools and helps you open yourself up (in a very safe way as protection is paramount) to find your own connection to magic, Great Spirit, Mother Earth, our gifts, the land, the sacred places.
What are my qualifications/training?
I hold a a BSc in Environmental Geology and an MSc in Design for Sustainability. I spent over 15 years in construction, project management, sustainability and environmental management in a corporate environment.
After a spontaneous Kundalini awakening which began in 2018, I've been on a fast track healing and activation. It's been intense!
Since the awakening I trained as a Kundalini Yoga teacher, completed a 300 hours of trauma-informed Breathwork Facilitator training, and did a 9 month long apprenticeship in Core Shamanism in 2020 (online), plus other shamanic modules with different teachers in person and online. I have trained with five different shamanic practitioners in various courses and programmes, taking from various lineages.
In 2022, I joined another transformational programme (Oracle of Sophia) which was a next level initiation! This helped me understand about False Light and helped me reconnect to God/Great Spirit and put my shamanic skills in a wider multidimensional awareness of the world and understanding of the planet.
I bring the magic of everything I have learned along the way, as well as my own medicine, journeys creations, rituals, downloads and inspiration from Spirit.
Are you ready?
This is a sacred transformational programme where you will go on a journey. The medicine is deep, it's profound and it's an initiation like no other. Like anything in life, you get out what you put in, so it takes dedication and commitment to show up for yourself.
My mission is to remind you of your inherent magical nature and multidimensional power. I am a guide to you ordinary, yet extraordinary, humans to step fully into your magic.
To be lovingly guided on this wild shamanic path. To have spiritual experiences that are magical and life changing , rooted in somatic and embodiment practices, with lots of time for integration.
Your power is calling; your animal body growls, your inner shaman beats their drum, your spirit guides are looking down urging you to take the leap; can you feel them?
No more hiding, no more people pleasing, no more minimising yourself to fit into a shape made for someone else.
Your shamanic clan is calling you home.
We’re meant to live together, harmonised in our own masculine and feminine essence, in service to Mother Earth. We’re meant to walk this path together.
Embodied Shamanism is designed to gather you into your inner magical ecosystem, to your fellow human, plant, animal and spirit kin.
CALLING ALL SPIRITUAL SEEKERS & ANCIENT WISDOM CARRIERS!!






