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The Shamans Way

 

Everything is energy, The way of the Shaman is to guide your intuitive senses to the path of deep Shadow and Light Healing, knowing that everything is CONNECTED 

 

I am Shining Hawk your teacher, here to guide your way as my ancestors and teachers have done so before me 

Cara (Shining Hawk)  
 

WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT SHAMANIC TRAINING ?

Cara is founder of Vitalist Shamanic Practitioner training, a Neo style of Shamanism that has been verified by the International School of Complimentary Therapists, you can train both non vocationally for personal use and vocationally to become a Shamanic Practitioner accessing an IICT Qualification and access to full Practitioners insurance, to access the IICT course you must already hold Reiki 2 or above to be accepted onto the training as standard.  There are 4 Levels of the Vitalist Shamanic Practitioner 

VSP . VITALIST SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER TRAINING COURSE 

LEVEL 1 Foundation Beginner (NOTE: for professional IICT training you must hold Reiki 2 or above) 

LEVEL 2 Practitioner

LEVEL 3 Master (by application) 

LEVEL 4  Master Teacher (by application)

SHAMANIC DRUM & RATTLE SOUND HEALING is a stand alone course that can be taken independently or together with the Vitalist Shamanic Practitioner Course 

WHAT DOES 'VITALIST' MEAN?

Vital is the Life Force that is within EVERYTHING, Soul, Energy, Prana, Chi, hence this course is called the Vitalist Shamanic Course as it honours the psychic connection of all that is within a modern (neo-shamanic, non attached to any specific culture) and is therefore 'Neo' and multi cultural.  This course uses wisdom from many Ancient and Wise Traditions including:

NATIVE AMERICAN SHAMANISM Where Cara was given her Shamanic Name 'Shining Hawk' by her Shamanka 'Lynne' from the Flowering Tree Shamanic School, 1991, who passed on her traditional 'Native American' Shamanic knowledge and wisdom to Cara in oral and Ceremonial tradition.

EASTERN EUROPEAN SHAMANISM which Cara studied for many years to connect with her Germanic Shamanic Roots, known as 'Folkes, Of the People', of which Eastern European Shamanism is said to have its deeper roots in 'Mongolian Shamanic Practice', from where the actual word 'Shaman' originated

EASTERN SHAMANISM Cara's Training in Eastern Shamanism is a smelting pot of cultural knowledge from Chinese and Indian Practices all stemming from 'Shamanic Internal Arts practices' which include:  Folk Shamanism of the East: Sound Healing with Tingsha, Bowls and Gongs (all originally Shamanic), Qigong and Yoga (the Rishi's were Shamanic and nomadic) and where the cross over of knowledge happened from Eastern Europe, to Tibet to the East, as Cara will teach Shamanic practice is GLOBAL and CONNECTED. 

PERUVIAN SHAMANISM Cara has trained in different aspects of Peruvian Shamanism including 'Closing the Bones' Trauma Releasing Ceremonies 

 

As a Shamanic Practitioner of 'many threads (cultures and practices) all weaving the same colourful carpet' I am aware that everything is infinitely pulsing with life and connected on the web of life, everything has its very own 'vitalism', or Anima (Soul) and it is within this understanding that the Vitalist Shamanic Practitioner works beautifully, by understanding the basic elements of life, and the basic 'Truths of Nature' and Shamanism that the foundations of this training course are built, we are not bound be one type of Shamanism, but celebrate everything coming together in oneness   - Cara Bianca, Shining Hawk (The White Path)

 

You will learn to REWILD yourself, connect with NATURE like never before, understand your SHADOW AND LIGHT and be able to HEAL with these new found tools 

Learning about the PLANT KINGDOM 

Connecting the UPPER HEAVENLY REALM and the LOWER WORLD of the Mineral, plant, flower, animal kingdoms together in UNISON   

The VITALIST SHAMANIC WISDOM TRAINING will give you a grounded multi dimensional training in the Art of Modern Shamanism

A H O 
Cara Shining Hawk 

FOUNDATION LEVEL 1

Shamanic Vitalist Practitioner Diploma

WELCOME Blessed Soul Aho, thank you for discovering my sacred apprenticeship.  It is my honour to offer you the sacred teachings of our ancestors.  Your Shamanic Way Shower and wisdom passer is Cara Bianca Shining Hawk from the Wisdom School 

THE COURSE DURATION is over 2 days online 2 x 3.5/4 hour sessions  (4 hours with 2x15min screen/comfort breaks) OR for in person training the Level 1 can be completed in 1 day - 7 hours tuition (10-6pm)  

ONLINE: 2 x 3.5 hour sessions over 2 days  (4 hours with 2x15min screen/comfort breaks)

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATION(s)

- VITALIST SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA - FOUNDATION Level 1 CERTIFICATE

NOTE: FOR THE PROFESSIONAL IICT CERTIFICATE YOU MUST HOLD LEVEL 2 REIKI OR ABOVE

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

A sacred INITIATION awaits you as SHAMAN WITH SHINING HAWK Cara into a Powerful Shaman Lineage, Cara weaves together many threads of spiritual Shamanic Practice to one sacred Cloth you can use as a foundation for everyday life and find ceremony every day through the simple to the profane.  Deepen your connection to nature, sensuality, movement, the natural world and Plant medicines and more!  Level 1 is a rich sacred lineage of a full sacred spiritual tool-kit you need to practice Neo Shamanism, with a non-dogmatised practice, the course is perfect for all including beginners, returners to practice and experienced Shamans who wish to learn new Neo Shamanic Practice

NOTE: THIS LEVEL IS FOUNDATION and is suitable for self practice and is classified as Pre practitioner. Aho. As a practitioner I recommend you build up your shamanic practice before you start to practice on others for confidence and safety
The next step is level 2 is practitioner where you can gain insurance to practice as a professional therapist THIS COURSE CAN BE

TAKEN AS A REFRESHER

TRAINING VIA ZOOM OR IN PERSON
 

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

- FREE WHEEL OF THE YEAR BOOK – Author Cara Bianca, helping you guide your practice through the year 
- shamanic energy transmission (attunement from shaman to shaman)
- 1 certificate shamanic practitioner foundation
- shamanic gifts (which may include: herb bundle, smudge feather)
- My dedication to you as a shamanic master teacher
- 21 day post shamanic healing guidance

LEVEL 1 COURSE CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION TO THE VITALIST SHAMANIC PATH 

THE SHAMANIC PATH – THE ‘SACRED ONES BEFORE US’

YOUR PATH AS A FLOWERING TREE SHAMAN

VITALIST SHAMANISM For The New Earth

HARNESSING SHAMANIC VIBRATIONAL ENERGY – ANIMISM

SHAMAN TRUTHS & BLESSINGS OF THE ANCIENT SHAMANIC PATH

SHAMANIC ATUNEMENT

SACRED TOOLS OF SHAMANISM

CREATING YOUR MEDICINE POUCH 

SACRED WHEEL OF THE YEAR  

SHAMANIC CEREMONY & RITUAL

MEDITATION . TANTRA . BREATH-WORK

THE FIVE SACRED HERBS - Plant whispering 

ETHNOBOTANY Shamanic Herbalism & Chakra Healing for Ritual and Ceremony

NEO SHAMANIC JOURNEYING Remaining in the body as you journey  

SOUND HEALING with drum Rattle & Shamanic Voice  

SHADOW WORK - LIGHT WORK

HARNESSING ELEMENTAL SHAMANIC ENERGY 

MOVEMENT DANCE AND YOGA FOR SHAMANIC HEALING

SACRED HEALING SHAMANIC ACUPRESSURE 

SACRED SEX, KUNDALINI AND SHAKTI  – Ankhing

SHAMANIC HEALING PRACTICE (drum, smudging)

MEDICINE WOMEN AND HEALING THE FEMININE DIVINE  

PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2

Shamanic Vitalist Practitioner Diploma

WHO CAN ENROL? ANYONE WHO HAS COMPLETED LEVEL 1 VSP Vitalist Shamanic Practitioner Training.  Note this course cannot be integrated with other Shamanic Training as the process is different as the speed of this training is over 4 days to reach Practitioner Level

DURATION 2 Days Training online (4 hours per day) or 1 Day intensive in person 

ASSESSMENT On the Day 

LEVEL 2 COURSE CONTENTS

THE ROLE OF THE SHAMANIC HEALER

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT & DEVELOPMENT – ‘Fertilising your soil’ 

DEEPENING YOUR SACRED PATH

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 SHAMANIC ATTUNEMENT

 

SACRED CIRCLE GROUP WORK – Building on Using Sacred Tools

- SACRED BOOKS AND OTHER JOURNALS

- SACRED REBOZO MANTA SHAWL SCARF How to use a Shamanic Manta ceremonially (Part 1 of 2)

- TALKING STICK (Shamanic Practice)

- GRANDMOTHERS BASKET (Navaho Practice)

VITALIST SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER HEALING CEREMONY for 1-2-1 Professional Use  

PROFESSIONAL SET UP

CONSULTATION FORMS

PREPARING YOUR SPACE FOR HEALING

SMUDGING CEREMONY

DOWSING THE CHAKRAS

SOUL RETRIEVAL – CORD FILLING & CUTTING

HEALING DECREE
VITALIST SHAMANIC ENERGY HEALING (Laying on of hands)

USING THE SHAMANIC WHEEL FOR HEALING

Elemental Healing

MEDICINE POUCH PRACTITIONER HEALING (own and others)

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY Part 1 (Part 2 is in Level 3)

Note: this ceremony can be modified to be practiced lit or unlit

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONERS FAQ professional guidance and guidelines for working safely and professionally

SHAMANIC SOUND HEALING 1-2-1 sessions

The Rebound – using Silence to heal

TINGSHA HEALING

TIBETAN BOWLS HEALING  

SHAMANIC PRAYER AND MANTRA

JOURNEYING FOR ANOTHER PRACTITIONER LEVEL

LEVEL 2 - PART 2

ETHNOBOTANY: Plant Medicine Walks & Plant Medicine Ceremony - Plant Healing CACAO, MUGWORT, MOTHERWORT, ANGELICA, 1-2-1 CACAO & TEA CEREMONY

DEEPENING JOURNEYING AND HEALING – LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER

SHAMANIC YOGA –Part 2 - The Shamanic Sun Salutation (Optional)  

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

SETTING UP A BUSINESS

YOUR TREATMENT ROOM

INSURANCE

PRACTITIONER MASTER LEVEL 3

Shamanic Vitalist Practitioner Diploma

WHO CAN ENROL?

ANYONE WHO HAS COMPLETED LEVEL 2

DURATION 1-2 Days Training 

ASSESSMENT On the Day

LEVEL 3 MASTER PRACTITIONER COURSE CONTENT

Being a Good Master-Teacher – Passing on the Wisdom

Being of pure Heart and Humble

Master Attunement

HOW TO PASS ON A SHAMANIC ATUNEMENT

SHAMANIC SACRED CIRCLE FACILITATOR Part 2 

CIRCLE WORK 

CEREMONY

Peace Pipe Ceremony Group (Part 2 of 2)

PRACTITIONER REBOZO MANTA SCARF (Part 2 of 2 )

SHAMANIC SOUND HEALING

Sound Circle Facilitator

Shamanic Sound Bath

Shamanic Gong Healing 1-2-1 and group 

Ancestral Calling and journeying 

The Sacred Conch Shell  

Mother Drum

Running Circles 

Master Shaman FAQ 

Refining your Path 

& MORE

TRAINING AND COURSE FAQS 

WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TRAINING You will receive 

MASTER VITALIST SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA 

You may use the letters: VST.Dip after your name 

IS THIS COURSE ACCREDITED IN THE UK ?

This course is in the process of being verified by the IICT International Institute of Complimentary Therapists and is accredited in many countries internationally (please check IICT)

ARE THESE COURSES AVAILABLE GLOBALLY 

YES! Cara is insured to teach globally to any country via Zoom The countries include*: 

Europe

America

South America

Australia & New Zealand 

China 

India

Near, Far and Middle East 

The rest of the World 

* You must check whether the qualification will be legal and/or recognised for you to practice with in your country before you enrol 

ARE YOUR COURSE RECOGNISED INTERNATIONALLY

YES! Cara is registered with the IICT International Institute of Complimentary Therapists and she is an accredited training provider with them . You must check with your countries laws and regulations before you proceed with your course as Cara cannot guarantee that the course will be legal or recognised in your country 

HAS THIS COLLEGE AND COURSE BEEN ASSESSED FOR QUALITY?

YES, this course and Cara's College  have been externally assessed to meet strict standards to join the IICT 

You are in safe professional hands

CAN I TRAIN ONLINE WITH YOU 

YES I offer Zoom Training and also in person (subject to government guidelines) 

Cara will set up all training meetings and send the Links to you 

You will need to download the Zoom App from your phone or laptop 

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

Online and in the Midlands UK, I also travel throughout the UK 

DO YOU HAVE A COLLEGE BUILDING ?

NO I am available to train you at your space, studio or home, I also use venues in the Derbyshire Area UK and also train on Zoom Online.  

CAN I DO MY TRAINING OUTSIDE IN NATURE ?

Yes, for training such as SHamanic Training, we can arrange for you to do your training out in nature or onsite at many wonderful locations throughout the UK . Cara has a Training Tipi for this purpose 

DO YOU HAVE PRE-RECORDED TRAINING?

NO! I believe for you to get the best from your training it should be 121 and in person, this means that you can get an authentic transmission of wisdom from Teacher to Student and I as a treacher can evolve and amend my training course in order to keep them energetically up to date and fresh for you 

CAN I TRAIN IN PERSON WITH YOU ?

Yes you can, this is subject to availability 

If you are unwell or ill or isolating your class will have to be re-scheduled or carried out online 

All in-person training is subject to government guidelines 

DO YOU OFFER GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR TRAINING ?

YES I offer a 20% discount for 2+ people attending the same workshop so you can invite friends and train with them as a private group 

CAN I GET INSURANCE TO PRACTICE 

Yes, once you have qualified, become a member of the IICT and you will be able to get insurance to practice with the qualification you have, Cara can help you further.  You are also welcome to check with your current insurance provider and check that the course you will be doing is verified by the IICT and then contact your insurance provider to check before you enrol on the course  

IS YOUR TEACHER FULLY QUALIFIED TO TEACH AND ASSESS?

Yes, Cara Amirah is a trained Adult Education Teacher with over 20 years teaching experience Cert.Ed qualified, Cara has been a member of the IFL Institute For Learning and has taught at Colleges and Universities in the UK to vocational and non vocational levels.  

CAN I CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS THE COURSE I AM INTERESTED IN AND TALK FURTHER?

Yes you can, I am more than happy to meet you for a phone or zoom meeting introduction and have a chat to see if the course is suitable for you 

Please contact me to arrange a call time cara.amirah@rocketmail.com 

HOW DO I ENROL?

Please contact Cara to arrange enrolling by emailing cara.amirah@rocketmail.com 

You will be required to 

- Fill in an enrolment form 

- Pay a deposit to secure your training dates 

- Pay for the course in full before your training day 

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED ?

You will be assessed through out the course and will be given time to ask questions 

You will be visually assessed when doing treatments and any modifications will be gently approached.  I have a very firm yet gentle style as a teacher

WHAT ARE THE COURSE DATES? 

Cara offers 1-2-1 dates suitable for you, all courses are run on a 121 basis in order for you to have tailored training suitable for your needs and requirements, all courses are adaptable and will fit in with your experience and around your existing knowledge and practice 

WILL I NEED TO SUPPLY A MODEL ?

If you are training PRACTITIONER LEVEL (level 2 upwards) Yes, ideally, you will have to provide a model.  If you have any problems providing a model please contact me to discuss this 

DO YOU OFFER A RESCHEDULE POLICY 

Yes within 48 hours of the date of the course, any sooner and rescheduling or cancellation are both subject to charges as per my T&C clearly stated.  For in-person bookings: If you are ill or have to isolate then your course date will be re-scheduled for safety . IF YOU ARE ILL OR UNWELL YOU MUST CONTACT CARA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE at this point online training may be taken instead 

DO YOU OFFER A REFUND 

I offer a refund within the first 30 minutes of the training session, if for any reason you feel you would like to cancel there will be no charge, thereafter any cancellations will incur a charge.  After the training there are strictly NO REFUNDS 

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