Core Shamanism -Basic Workshop
The Hallstatt culture around the salt-mines of the Austrian Alps is the earliest deep root of Celtic Europe. The local rocksalt was hard currency. It funded a warrior elite who sat between north and south, brokering salt, amber, furs and slaves for Greek and Etruscan prestige goods. That middle-position was not only economic but cosmological: they understood themselves as mediators of worlds.
The carefully constructed graves with wagonparts, weapons and wine sets are theology in earth , rulership that survives death, feasting as a bridge between realms, ancestors as active powers. What later La Tène “Celts” refine in style already lives in Hallstatt as structure: salt-backed hierarchy, long-distance diplomacy, and an otherworld-facing elite cult.
Hallstatt is “primal Celtic land” not by language proof alone but because the mindset is already here , the grammar of Celtic power and spirituality before the texts arrive.
Core Shamanism - Basic Workshop with Kai Uwe Faust
from 22.-24. & 29.-31. May 2026
This beginners’ workshop introduces universal, near-universal and common principles and techniques in shamanism, humankind’s oldest healing tradition. Participants will learn the fundamentals of shamanic techniques following the basic structure of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FFS) founded by Michael Harner. Participants will be taught to use traditional shamanic journeys to meet their allies, helping spirits and to reconnect with the original strength of our ancestors.
Shamanism has been practiced by human beings around the world for millennia. It is the oldest tradition of healing and offers individuals a way to rediscover the bond with the spirits that has been with us since birth. To walk this path is to remember that we are never alone. Our allies, our guardian spirits, and the wisdom of those who came before us, walk beside us still.
Core Shamanism is not defined by any particular ethnic group nor by any particular ideology.
LOCATION
The Primal Celtic Lands, directly in the Austrian Alps, refer to the area that was the heart of the Hallstatt culture, surrounded by salt-mines. Our Workshop is holding in the middle of "Salzkammergut".
FACILITATOR
The workshop is facilitated by Kai Uwe-Faust. Since 1999, Kai has studied practical shamanism with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies (FSS). In addition, he has studied under Olaf Bernhardt (Schamanismus e.V, Germany, which he currently is attached to), Tom Cowan (Society for Shamanic Practice, US) and Sandra Ingerman (US). He has assisted with and faciliated numerous workshops. Additionally, he has received teachings in shamanic botany with Maestro Erdinjo and Maestro Eligio (Arkana Spiritual Centre, Peru).
ORGANIZER
My name is Sabrina Moser and I met Kai during his second workshop in Norway where I was a participant. After this Workshop i was inspired to follow the shamanic path and completed the teacher training in Germany at Schamanismus e.V., where i am teacher now and hold few classes during the year for Core Shamanism Basic Workshops.
I got my Teacher Training Certificate in May 2025
PRACTICAL DETAILS
This Basic Workshop is a prerequisite for all further workshops, so upon workshop completion, participants will receive a certificate from Schamanismus e.V.
Language of Instruction: English
Cost: 900€
Number of Participants: 16 per Workshop
Selected participants will be invited to a short online interview.
To apply, fill out the form below or send an email to shamanic@stonewitchandmoonlight.com. Please include your name, age, country of residence & motivation for joining the workshop.
Deposit is due by December 14th.
This deposit is refundable for 14 days. After this 14 day period, deposits are non-refundable.
The second payment is due by January 11th.
Deposit for the second workshop is due by 6th of February.
This deposit is refundable for 14 days. After this 14 day period, deposits are non refundable.
The second payment is due by 6th of March.
Your fee includes all meals, shared accommodation, and group transport between the Train Station Pinsdorf and the workshop site.
