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May News
As we enter May, we bring many inspirational and informative teleclasses as the Spring energy brings new beginnings, beauty, and abundance!
Teleclasses
Shamanic Healing
We are excited that May brings us a variety of shamanic related courses with Carla Meeske Person to support those starting or continuing on their paths of Shamanic connection and journey work!
- Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
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 in the Level 1 Shamanic Animal Healing teleclass (SH102), but with limited experience in telepathic animal communication and shamanic journeying. (Course code SH105, 3-part Teleclass, continuously available On Demand as a downloadable course).
- Level 1 Shamanic Animal Healing
Explore the animal's perspective through Shamanic journeys in non-ordinary reality. Firmly connect with your Spirit Allies, undergo shamanic initiations. Practice combining shamanism with your other modalities. (Course code SH102, 6-part Teleclass, beginning Tuesday, May 6, 7:30-9:00pm CT)
- Level 2 Shamanic Animal Healing
Learn, practice, and integrate the core shamanic healing practices of illness extraction, compassionate power retrieval, and additional techniques. (Course code SH202, 6-part Teleclass, beginning Thursday, April 17, 7:30-9pm CT)
Also, Introduction to Hawaiian Shamanism with Larry Kessler. Hawaiian Shamanism differs from other shamanic traditions. This class provides an overview of the Hawaiian system, including its simplicity and ease of use. (Course code SH114, 1-part Teleclass continuously available On Demand as a downloadable course).
Animal Communication
Begin or continue on your Animal Communication path by taking Introduction to Animal Communication as an On Demand class with Kristin Thompson, Animal Communicator and Interspecies Life Awareness Coach.
You can discover and explore the key aspects of animal communication and experience a heart-centered connection with your animal companion.
Then you can continue on or start with Level 1 Animal Communication (no prerequisites except recommended reading). Also facilitated by Kristin Thompson. We are offering one final class section this term in May, and will have additional Level 1 teleclasses starting in Aug/Sept (course code AC102):
- A Monday evening class beginning May 5th
- A Tuesday evening class beginning May 27th
We have been offering the Level 1 teleclasses now for over a year, and the testimonials consistently show how impactful and rich this course is for participants! Here are just a few bright comments:
"It was a wonderful class - the organization, content, and presentation were outstanding."
"After two years of struggling with my abilities, I have finally found the safe haven from where to conquer my fears and doubts. It is an overwhelming and wonderful experience. Thank you all so much!" Ivonne S.
"Very thorough and beautifully done." Laura C.
For those who have completed Level 1, the Level 2 Animal Communication course series is being offered on the upcoming start date (course code AC202)
If you have taken the Introduction to Animal Communication, or a similar class, you are enthusiastically welcome to join us for our Animal Communication Coaching Calls! (Course code AC201)
Upcoming calls in May include:
- Wednesday evening, May 7th - Enroll now
- Enhancing Your Connections with Whole Natural Systems Thinking with guest presenter Mary Ann Simonds
- Wednesday, May 21st- Enroll now
Additional Teleclasses
- Ethics for Animal Care Practitioners with Kristin Thompson. Overview and facilitated discussion of key ethical considerations when working as a practitioner with animals and their people. (Course code BM101, 2-part Teleclass, beginning Thursday, May 8, 8-9:30pm CT)
- Energetic Healing Coaching Call with Linda Epstein. Discussion and Review of Applications for prior participants in the EH117 Pendulum Techniques teleclass (Course code EH201, 1-part Teleclass, Wednesday, May 14, 7:30-8:30pm CT)
- Nutrition Education Series: Healing Foods for Allergies with Dr. Julie Mayer. Dr. Mayer will discuss food allergies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Leaky Gut Syndrom, skin allergies, and inhalant allergies. Definitions, physiological impacts, and therapies will be shared along with associated TCM concepts, supplement options, and other resources. (Course code HL108, Teleclass & optional online presentation, Monday, May 19, 8-9:30pm CT
In-Person Classes/Events for May & June
Tellington TTouch Classes & Canine Nutrition
Upcoming In-Person classes with Tellington TTouch Practitioner and Canine Behavior Consultant Claudeen E. McAuliffe:
- Tellington TTouch Bodywork. Resolve behavior and performance issues, enhance the relationship you share with your companion animal, and create a sense of well-being. Simple and easy to learn, TTouch Bodywork is done with gentle circular, sliding and lifting movements of the hands. (Course code BW102, Sunday, May 4, 1:00-5:30pm CT, Held at HAWS in Waukesha, WI)
- Tellington TTouch Bodywork with Practicum. For those who wish to refine their skills, particularly in the areas of better understanding which TTouches apply to particular situations, this Bodywork class, with the Practicum component, provides guided and critiqued hands-on practice. (Course code BW112, Sunday, June 29, 9:00am-5:30pm CT, Held at Narnia Pet Behavior & Training in Plainfield, IL)
- Canine Nutrition: Throw Your Dog a Turnip. Find out if your dog's diet may be causing less than perfect manners. Learn to fully appreciate the concept that "we are what we eat", and to make simple changes to your dog's diet that may promote and sustain behavioral changes. Course Code SB114.
Animal Communication
Animal Reiki
- Level 1 Animal Reiki. Learn and experience the gentle art of Reiki healing for animals and their humans.
- With Dawn Wrobel. Held in Beecher, IL. (Course code AR102, Saturday, June 7, 9:00am - 6:00pm CT.
- With Dawn Wrobel. Held in Philadelphia, PA (Course code AR102, Saturday, July 12, 9:00am - 6:00pm ET, or Sunday, July 13, 9:00am - 6:00pm ET)
- Level 2 Animal Reiki. Strengthens the Reiki flow and connection, and further understanding of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual relationships.
Special Events Highlight
Upcoming special events through August 2008 include:
- Introduction to Hawaiian Shamanism: Ho'omanamana - Initiation into the Power of Hawai'i - a LIVE workshop with Larry Kessler. This is a 2 day in-person event in Algonquin, IL on May 24 & 25. The Hawaiians believed the Self consists of three spirits that work together to run our lives. In this workshop, you will dive into the knowledge and power of the ancient Hawaiians, transform yourself, and crack open the secrets (huna) of life. There is no prerequisite for this class. (Course Code SE904, beginning Saturday, May 24, at 10:00am CT)
- Celtic Shamanism and the Druid Wisdom Tales with Tom Cowan. This is a 2-day in-person event in Mundelein, IL on August 16 & 17. Indigenous cultures preserve and pass on their wisdom teachings in sacred stories. The Druids were the keepers of memory, the storytellers, poets, and wisdom teachers of the ancient Celtic peoples. In this workshop we explore through storytelling, shamanic journeys, rituals, and meditations, the moral philosophy of the Druids regarding God, creation, suffering, joy, death, free will, and the call to lead a decent human life. Prerequisite: Participants must know how to journey into non-ordinary reality and to work with power animals. (Course Code SE906, beginning Saturday, August 16, at 9:30am 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.
May Classes..
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June Classes..
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We are looking forward to connecting, inspiring, and guiding class participants as we continue with this Spring Term, and look forward to the Summer course options!

May 1 , 2008
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We are very honored that Animal Spirit Network has been endorsed by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute as an Approved Elective Requirement Provider for students in the Tallgrass certification program. Tallgrass offers highly interactive training programs in acupressure and other vibrational medicine modalities for animals.
Concentrated program options for Tallgrass Institute students are located on the ASN website at http://animalspiritnetwork.com/classes/tallgrass/ As with ASN site visitors and ASN study program students, all Introductory Classes are also openly available for both personal interest and professional development. |
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