What's New at Animal Spirit Healing & Education^® Network ::

• Tuesday mid-day, January 10th
• Tuesday evening, January 17th
• Plus this is Continuously available On Demand.

• A Tuesday evening class beginning January 24th

• Tuesday afternoon, January 3rd
• Thursday morning, January 5th
• Plus this is Continuously available On Demand.

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying in the 3 Worlds 
Introduction to the core concepts of shamanic journeying, teaching you to easily access the non-ordinary reality realms where your Spirit Helpers reside. Suggested for those interested to jump into the beginning or the middle of the Shamanic Healing webinars, but with limited experience in shamanic journeying.

This Introductory option, course code SH055, is continuously available in a VIDEO On Demand format.

Check out Carla's BLOG for SH055 Introduction to Shamanic Journeying by clicking HERE! (course code previously SH105)

Shamanic Healing 6 Month Training in a Webinar format!
Here's the sequence:

• Level 1/Module 1A: Introduction to Shamanic Journeying: 3 Worlds
  Join Carla Meeske as she takes you on a magical path into shamanism, beginning with meeting your Power Animal and journeying into the 3 Worlds. Connect with sacred places in the Upper, Middle and Lower Worlds that have special meaning and healing for you. (Course code SH100, 2-part Webinar; our next course section begins January 10th. The Intro to Shamanic Journeying in the 3 Worlds VIDEO On Demand class does substitute for this LIVE SH100 course.
• Level 1/Module 1B: Shamanic Animal Communication
  Once you have learned to journey you can work with your spirits to do deep and amazing animal communication using the shamanic journey. (Course code SH101, 2-part Webinar; our next course section begins January 24th. With basic shamanic journeying skills, one can choose to take the webinar modules listed below, Level 1/Module 2 and above, without specifically taking this Level 1/Module 1B course.)
• Level 1/Module 2: Connecting with your Spirits' Powert
  The Connecting with your Spirits' Power series focuses on our developing our personal relationships with our personal helping Spirits. As we do so they shift us inside, changing how we think and see, and turning us back to our source and wholeness. (Course code SH102, 4-part Webinar; our next course section begins in February 7th.)


• Link to the Shamanic Healing program of studypage, or here below, for more links to Levels 2 through 4 webinar courses, and associated prerequisites if you have existing shamanic training and would like to participate in various webinar modules.
  • Level 2/SH203 (Module 3): Being a Healer (begins March 13, 2012)
  • Level 2/SH204 (Module 4): Building Your Power (begins April 17, 2012)
  • Level 2/SH205 (Module 5): Core Healing Techniques - Extraction and Power Retrieval for Animals (begins June 5, 2012)
  • Level 3/SH306 (Module 6): Animals' Death & Afterlife (begins July 17, 2012)
  • Level 3/SH307 (Module 7): Advanced Healing Techniques (begins August 28, 2012)

If you have interest in or experience with shamanic healing, you are welcome to join us for our Animal Spirit Mastery Hour teleconferences !

Future Mastery Hours with Carla will be scheduled Spring 2012. Numerous archived shamanic topic calls are available at this time in the Cafe! Click HERE to view!

 

Animal Reiki

As we continue our 3rd year of offering Animal Reiki telecourse offerings, we have these available as equivalent alternatives to the in-person Animal Reiki classes options. (We have also have a 3-part "Adapting Reiki" teleclass series for those with existing Reiki training.)

These Animal Reiki telecourses have fulfilled our goal to make the Animal Reiki training and attunements available to those interested, but simply not able to travel to our in-person Animal Reiki courses due to human and animal family responsibilities, or the reality of travel costs.

For those who can take an in-person Animal Reiki 1/2/3 courses, the in-person and teleclass materials are fully interchangable, so either format could be taken at each consecutive level up through Level 3.

Looking ahead to Animal Reiki teleclasses coming up this Winter and Spring Term:

• Join us for An Introduction to the Intuitive and Spiritual World of Healing Thru Reiki as an ON DEMAND or LIVE teleclass with Linda Epstein, Animal Intuitive and Reiki Master Teacher. This is a FREE offering, and includes a $20 gift for you to use towards your Animal Reiki Level 1 In-Person ~OR~ Level 1 Teleclass registration. LIVE introductory teleclasses are currently scheduled for (Course code AR101):
  • Tuesday evening, January 31st
  • Monday evening, February 20th
  • Plus this is Continuously available On Demand.
• Level 1 Animal Reiki - Teleclass Format
  Learn and experience the gentle art of Reiki healing for animals and their humans. (Course code AR102, a 5-part Teleclass begins Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:30-9:15pm CT.)
• Level 2 Animal Reiki - Teleclass Format.)
  Strengthen the Reiki flow and connection. Gain a further understanding of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual relationships. (Course code AR202, 5-part Teleclass begins Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:30-9:15pm CT.)
• Level 3 Animal Reiki - Teleclass Format.)
  This course will help you to understand various techniques to enhance the energetic flow, including healing with crystals. You will be attuned to Reiki Master Practitioner. (Course code AR302, 5-part Teleclass begins Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 7:30-9:15pm CT.) This Level 3 teleclass is also now available in a private mentoring format.

Animal Loss & Grief Support

Our newest distance learning program of study is guided by Teresa Wagner, and other established professionals. This is a three level program which will guide participants to be a compassionate presence and trained counsel for end-of-life care, loss, and grief.

As part of the opening of this new program, we are now offering an openly available teleclass with Teresa, Finding the Grace in Grief.  This is continuously available On Demand.

Upcoming LIVE teleclasses within this program of study include:

• Legacies of Love: A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal Loved One
  For some of us, losing an animal means losing a family member. The hole it can leave in our emotional hearts and our physical lives can feel harsh and devastating. This facilitated group process gently and lovingly provides participants with an opportunity to express their grief, understand their grief, and explore many strategies to heal their grief hands-on, with ample opportunity for active discussion and sharing. (Course code GS103, 4-part Teleclass, beginning Monday, June 4, 2012, 7:30-9:30pm CT.)
• Essential Counseling Skills for Animal Communicators, Healing Practitioners and Those Providing Grief Support
  The necessary foundation of all healing work is compassion and love. Effectively communicating the energies of love and compassion to our clients is not automatic, however deeply we may feel these qualities in our hearts. They need to be effectively and appropriately expressed. It is the skillful expression of empathy along with compassion and love that creates a sacred haven of safety, understanding and acceptance in which our clients can open to their own full healing. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn very specific skills to bring the power of our love, compassion and expertise alive to serve the clients we care so much about. (Course code MS230, 5-part Teleclass, beginning Monday, October 1, 2012, 7:30-9:30pm CT.)

Additional Teleclasses

• Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour: Bringing the Fairy Energy in to Winter with Ronni Ann Hall. In the summer, Ronni Ann teaches Fairy classes at a time where we all play in our gardens and sniff the flowers in our yards. Come winter, the trees are all bare and the flowers are gone from the garden shops. Her fairy soul feels lost without backyard nature time. How do we bring that fairy-nature energy into our worlds when the days are shorter and the sky is gray? Through fun meditations, exercises and suggestions, we will explore wonderful ways to remain connected. (Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour, Wednesday, January 11, 8:00-9:00pm CT).
• Ethics for Animal Care Pracititoners with Kristin Thompson. Overview and discussion of key ethical considerations when working as a practitioner with animals and their people. (Course code BM101, 2-part Teleclass, beginning Thursday, January 12, 8:00 - 9:30pm CT).
• Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour: Animal's Gift of Life with Kazuko Tao.
  Animals play incredibly valuable roles in our life, offering an unbroken circle of dedication, love & healing over many lifetimes. In this presentation we will explore our animals as messengers and mirrors for our heart and soul, in both current and past lifetimes, and how they continue to help us ultimately heal into oneness. (Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour, Wednesday, January 18, Noon – 1:00pm CT).
• Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour: Children and Pet Loss with Michelle “Rosa” Moran.
  Pets are an integral and important part of our lives. In considering pet loss and children, children experience the loss in unique ways which can be effectively and tenderly supported by both their parents as well as other adults in the child’s circle of living and experience. Children seek and need encouragement and reassurance, and can lovingly participate with the family and others in an animal’s transition process. Rosa is honored to present this sharing topic as we consider the special meaning of pet loss and the children who can be gently supported on this journey of love and connection with their animal companions.. (Animal Spirit Cafe Mastery Hour, Tuesday, January 24, Noon – 1:00pm CT).
• Adapting Reiki and other Energetic Techniques for the Well Being of Animals with Linda Epstein. This series is for those who are attuned to Reiki*/other energtic modalities, and want to learn how to adapt these concepts and techniques for use with animals. (Course code AR206, 3-part Teleclass, beginning Wednesday, February 8, 7:30-9:15pm CT).
• Care of the Sensitive Pet with Ronni Ann Hall. Many of us who are sensitive have sensitive pets, naturally. They have special needs and wants just like we do. This teleclass will discuss characteristics of sensitive pets, and share different tips and tools to support your companion. (Course code EH140, 2-part Teleclass, beginning Wednesday, February 29, 7:30-8:30pm CT).

In-Person Classes/Events for Winter and Spring 2012

Animal Communication 

In-person learning opportunities are also available in several topic areas. These are both alternatives to, and complement, the scheduled teleclasses and On Demand offerings.

• Level 1 Animal Communication. Introduction to the essentials on how to get in touch telepathically with your animal companions. Course Code AC103.
  
  • With Carol Schultz.
    Held in Barrington, IL. Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9:00am-5:30pm.
  • With Linda Epstein.
    Held in Algonquin, IL. Sunday, June 10, 2012, 9:00am-5:30pm.
  • Additional 2012 dates will be scheduled in Barrington and Beecher, IL, plus the Buffalo, NY area
• Level 2 Animal Communication, The Deepening. Build on the Level 1 Animal Communication classes with exercises, material, and discussions to enhance your skills and confidence. Course code AC203.
  • With Dawn Wrobel. Held in Beecher, IL. Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22, 2012, 9:30am - 5:30pm daily.
  • With Carol Schultz. Held in Algonquin, IL. Friday, July 13, through Sunday, July 15, 2012, 9:30am - 5:30pm daily.
• Level 4 Animal Communication, Interspecies Counselor Course. This deeply introspective course is for those students who wish to continue expanding their abilities and awareness, further develop and fine tune their skills, and explore becoming an interspecies consultant for animals and their people. Course code AC402.
  • With Kristin Thompson. Held in Lewiston, NY. Saturday through Wednesday, September (dates TBA), 2012, 9:30 - 5:30pm daily.
• Level 6 Animal Communication, Teaching the Level 1 In-Person Course (The Basic Course: How to Communicate with Animals). Advance your skills and bring the world of animal communication to others through teaching. Apprentice to teach the Level 1 In-Person Course (The Basic Course: How To Communicate With Animals). Course code AC603.
  • With Carol Schultz. Held in Barrington, IL. Saturday, April 14, 2012, with additional mentoring session time via phone.
  • An additional AC603 date in New York with Kristin Thompson is anticipated late July 2012.

Animal Reiki

• Level 1 Animal Reiki. Learn and experience the gentle art of Reiki healing for animals and their humans. Course code AR103.
  • With Linda Epstein and Mary Butler. Held in Algonquin, IL. Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm.
  • Additional dates for 2012 will be scheduled in Beecher, and Algonquin, IL

• Level 2 Animal Reiki. Strengthens the Reiki flow and connection, and further understanding of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual relationships. Course code AR203.
  • With Linda Epstein and Mary Butler. Held in Algonquin, IL. Saturday, June 9, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm.
  • Additional dates for 2012 will be scheduled in Beecher, and Algonquin, IL

• Level 3 Animal Reiki. Further strengthens the Reiki energy and understanding of various techniques to enhance the energetic flow, including healing with crystals. Course code AR303.
  • With Linda Epstein and Mary Butler. Held in Algonquin, IL. Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00am - 6:00pm CT.
  • Additional dates for 2012 will be scheduled in Beecher, and Algonquin, IL

Special Events Highlights

Upcoming special events through September 2012 include:

• CranioSacral Therapy – Level II - a LIVE workshop; Integrated Body Institute with Dr. Nancy Soliven, LMP, DC, MD. Attention becomes more specifically focused on the structures of the head and mouth. Incorporating and expanding an understanding of the cranial bones and the adjoining structures, the student is taught to access and correct lesion patterns of the Sphenoid, Occiput, Hard palate, Vomer, Ethmoid, Palatines, Sygoma, and Auditory canals. Treating geriatrics, pediatrics and common conditions is also discussed and/or demonstrated. Prerequisite: SE971 CranioSacral Therapy - Level I. (Course Code SE972, beginning Friday, February 10, 2012, at 1:00pm CT.
• Family Constellations: On Money Issues - a LIVE workshop with Larry Kessler. Many times the issues we have with money are due to loyalties we have to our parents or entanglements with our ancestors. If our father didn't do well, we won't let ourselves do well out of loyalty to him--even if we rejected him. And if an ancestor in our lineage cheated or stole from someone and caused significant harm, then something inside us won't let us make money--even if we don't know what happened. Family and Systems Constellations will find these attachments that block us from making money and heal them. There is no prerequisite for this class. This is a perfect addition to the weekend workshop on Creating Your Future. Or it can be taken alone. This is an in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on March 9, 2012. (Course Code SE926, Friday, March 9, 2012, 7:00 - 10:00pm CT)
• Creating Your Future: How Energy Healers and Teachers Can Manifest Money! - a LIVE workshop with Larry Kessler. Spiritual people, healers, and teachers, often have trouble with money. Our passion to help others seems at odds with our need for money. It’s as if we think it’s good to help others but not to help ourselves. But with the aid of our spirit allies, we can end this struggle and welcome abundance. This workshop is intense and groundbreaking both in shamanism and in the field of spirituality and money. It contains material you won’t find in books or other workshops, material that can help you create a future where sharing your gifts and talents with others will allow you to manifest the prosperity you deserve. Prerequisite: Basic visualization skills are necessary for this workshop. This is a 2-day in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on March 10 and 11, 2012. There is no prerequisite for this class. (Course Code SE928, beginning Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 10:00am CT.
• The Way of the Shaman - a LIVE workshop; Foundation for Shamanic Studies Basic Workshop with Timothy Cope. During the Basic experiential workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism, the universal and near-universal basic methods of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem solving and healing. Completion of this workshop qualifies participants to take more advanced FSS workshops (to be hosted by ASN in 2011 and after). This is a 2-day in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on March 31 and April 1, 2012. There is no prerequisite for this class. (Course Code SE905, beginning Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 10:00am CT.
• Embracing Sovereignty ~ A Workshop in Celtic Shamanism - a LIVE workshop with Tom Cowan. Shamanism is an earth-based spirituality in which spirits of the land—animals, plants, elementals, ancestors, faeries—play dominant roles as teachers, guides, and guardians. In Celtic traditions the Spirit of the Land Herself is named Sovereignty. She is the Goddess of the Land, the foundation for all moral and political authority. In this workshop we explore Sovereignty’s role as the center of the Irish “medicine” or spirit wheel. We will better understand our responsibility to correct the imbalances in our lives, and in the world we live in. Prerequisite: Participants must have shamanic skills to work with power animals and journey into non-ordinary reality. This is a 2 day in-person event in the Chicagoland (Glenview), IL area on April 28 & 29, 2012. (Course Code SE920, beginning Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 9:30am CT)
• Shamanic Extraction Healing Training - a LIVE workshop; Foundation for Shamanic Studies Advanced Workshop with Timothy Cope. Participants are initiated into the extraction method of healing, including how to see, sense, and remove localized illness and pain connected to spiritual factors. This is a 2-day in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on May 19 & 20, 2012. FSS The Way of the Shaman® course is a prerequisite for this Advanced FSS course. (Course Code SE911, beginning Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00am CT.
• Creating Shamanic Tools - a LIVE workshop with Dawn Wrobel. Join us for a fun day of creating with spirit! Learn about the various tools and traditions as you watch your own take shape. We’ll spend the day working with spirit, through meditation and shamanic journeys, to create tools for use in our shamanic practices. The centerpiece of the day will be the birthing of an elk frame drum. This is an in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on June 2, 2012. (Course Code SE957, Saturday, June 2, 2012, 9:00am - 6:00pm CT)
• Introduction to Soul Retrieval - a LIVE workshop with Dawn Wrobel. The process of soul retrieval is a shamanic practice whose purpose is to reintegrate the pieces of the soul that might have become disconnected, trapped or lost through trauma. It changes lives by helping to restore balance. In addition to guidance and practice in retrieving soul parts, this introductory workshop covers material on the understanding of soul loss in traditional cultures and the differences encountered in working in our contemporary culture. Prerequisite: For those who have the shamanic skills to work with power animals and journey into non-ordinary reality comfortably. This is a 2 day in-person event in the Chicagoland, IL area on September 22 & 23, 2012. (Course Code SE958, beginning Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 10:00am CT)

Explore our Complete Course Catalog

Visit our “Introductory Classes” section to see the 100 level classes without prerequisites, or our “Course Catalog” section to see the full listing. Consider starting out, or continuing, with a topic module or core class of interest to you, and experience the flexibility and enjoyment of learning long distance from our experienced faculty.

For those seeking continued and deeper learning, visit our Programs of Study section to learn more about each pathway of sequenced learning offered through Animal Spirit Healing & Education Network.

January Classes

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February Classes

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We are looking forward to connecting, inspiring, and guiding class participants as we continue to expand our course offerings and programs, continue with our Winter Term, prepare for our Spring Term, and move into more new and exciting initiatives ahead!

January 1, 2012