At the heart of shamanism is the understanding that all beings are interconnected, and that we are all part of a larger ecosystem and web of life. A shaman and their tribe are synergistic entities: they’re mutually dependent on each other, one cannot exist or function without the other. When you sign up for one of our courses, you’re not just joining a training, you’re becoming part of our vibrant community.
Within our community, you can connect and share your experiences with others on the shamanic path, learn from experienced practitioners and indigenous elders, participate in shamanic ceremonies and pilgrimages, and tap into a wealth of resources that can aid you on your journey.
supportive community
We recognise through the experience of our earliest students (and indeed, Jez himself) that building the confidence to take what you have learned out into the world, professionally or otherwise, isn’t for the faint-hearted. For this reason, Second Sight now facilitates 1:1 peer mentoring (an important shamanic skill to develop) and the ability to connect to those in the community geographically closest to you to practice your healing techniques, complete your case studies and create your own drum circles.
perception-shifting experiences
Throughout your course, you’ll be offered the opportunity to participate in perception-shifting experiences that will challenge your understanding of the world and all you know about it. Second Sight’s infamous gatherings are an opportunity to ground and ‘do normal things’ together, meet the other Second Sight clans, and have students from all courses past and present come together (and sometimes even practicing trance and the ‘art’ of losing control on the dance floor!)
shared space
Our protected woodlands are the hub and home of our experiential training, providing a dedicated community space to explore and immerse in nature. Here at Second Sight, we are dedicated to providing a space for our students and graduates both in nature and online, where they can continue to practice, share and gain experiences beyond their training.
Indigenous Collaboration
As part of the Second Sight community you will have the rare opportunity to participate in traditional ceremonies with visiting indigenous elders from the Wixárika (Huichol) tribe of Northern Mexico. Over the past 10 years we have built up a strong friendship and collaboration with several senior Marakames (shamans) who visit the woods to share ancient ceremonies and teachings from their tradition. To find out more, visit our Indigenous Collaboration page.
Land connection
Our core ethos is to learn from our experiences with the indigenous in order to reconnect and integrate to our own traditions and ancestors, instead of solely adopting those of other cultures. Therefore in addition to hosting ceremonies with indigenous shamans, we run our own traditional fire ceremonies for members of the community dedicated to connecting to the spirits and medicine of our land throughout the year.
Lasting friendships
No school would be complete without the collective ritual of graduation to celebrate our student’s completion of the three year shamanic practitioner training. As such, you will have the opportunity to attend all graduation ceremonies. The nature and depth of shamanic work mean the bonds and kinship that form between people on the courses go beyond regular friendships, it’s not a path you can walk alone. Second Sight was built on family and friendship, and we are proud of the family that’s grown from people of all walks of life and experience who continue their connection long after graduation
Second Sight training courses are uniquely relevant and useful in the modern world, whilst also staying true to the principals shared by indigenous traditions. Our unique experiential trainings support deep and long-lasting transformation for individuals and communities, catering to all levels of shamanic experience.
Don’t miss the chance to join us and begin experiencing Shamanism
