SHAMANIC CEREMONIES & TRAINING
Modern Day Shamanism - return to Sacred Wisdom
Shamanism is one of the world’s oldest healing traditions - practised for thousands of years across many cultures as a way to restore balance, connect with nature, and access deeper spiritual guidance.
At its heart, shamanism is based on the understanding that everything is alive and interconnected. Trees, rivers, animals, and even emotions carry their own energy and spirit. This ancient approach offers a pathway to heal the unseen - to work with energy, intuition, and the spirit world for insight, renewal, and transformation.
Though its roots stretch back over 50,000 years, shamanism remains deeply relevant today—especially for those longing to reconnect with themselves, the Earth, and something greater than the everyday.
Why Shamanism?
In times of disconnection, confusion, or illness—spiritually or emotionally - the role of the shaman becomes vital. A Shaman is a guide, a healer, and a bridge between the seen and unseen. They help people return to their true nature, reconnect with inner wisdom, and restore harmony within themselves and the world around them.
By working with spirit allies and the natural world, a Shaman can:
• Clear energetic blockages
• Recover lost parts of the soul
• Reveal the deeper, spiritual root causes of imbalance
Unlike many traditions bound by doctrine, Shamanism is fluid and experiential. It honours personal truth, deep listening, and direct connection with the spirit realm - making it a powerful and adaptable path for modern times.
Why become a Modern Day Shaman?
In today's fast paced world, many people feel disconnected from nature, their purpose, and their spiritual essence. This is exactly why the role of the modern shaman is more important than ever.
Choosing this path isn’t about becoming someone new - it’s about remembering who you truly are and learning how to guide others to do the same.
Through modern shamanic training, you will:
• Reconnect with your inner self and rediscover your authentic nature
• Tap into the wisdom of your higher self to navigate life’s challenges
• Access spiritual guidance and healing beyond the limits of the logical mind
• Uncover and heal the root causes of emotional, physical, or energetic imbalances
• Break free from outdated beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you
• Step into a more empowered, intuitive, and fulfilling life
This is a path of remembering, reclaiming, and reawakening - not only for yourself, but for the greater healing of those around you.
Our Next Shamanic Ceremony
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You're invited into sacred space—a powerful event of healing, reflection, and renewal.
This ceremony is an opportunity to reset your inner light and reconnect with your soul’s deeper truth. Guided through shamanic ritual, you’ll be supported to gently release what no longer serves, clear energetic blocks, and open space for something new to emerge.
It’s a time to look within, honour where you’ve been, and step forward with intention
- rebirthing the best version of who you’re becoming.
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Shamanic Ceremonies - sacred space for healing, insight and connection
Shamanic ceremonies are powerful, soul-nourishing experiences that speak to the deeper layers of our being. Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, or spiritual reconnection, these sacred rituals offer a holistic and heartfelt path to transformation.
They support your journey in many ways, including:
• Emotional and energetic healing – gently clearing blocks and past pain
• Spiritual growth – deepening your connection with your soul and purpose
• Clarity and insight – receiving guidance around life decisions or challenges
• Reconnection with nature – remembering your place in the greater web of life
• Purification and cleansing – releasing what no longer serves you
• Empowerment – reclaiming lost parts of yourself and overcoming fear
• Ancestral connection – honouring and communing with loved ones or lineage
• Community and belonging – sharing sacred space with like-minded souls
• Expanded awareness – exploring states of consciousness and inner wisdom
Each ceremony is a gateway to something deeper—a return to your essence, and a reminder that healing doesn't have to happen alone.
Shamanic Training at Numala
This is more than a course - it’s a sacred initiation into your deeper self.
At Numala Wellness Retreat, our Modern-Day Shamanic Training is a transformative journey that reconnects you with ancient wisdom, nature, and your own inner guidance.
Across five comprehensive modules, you’ll learn:
• The ethics, protocols, and practices of the shamanic path
• How to create and hold sacred space for healing
• Rituals and ceremonies that honour spirit, nature, and community
• How to safely navigate non-ordinary realities for insight and transformation
• Tools to access healing - for yourself and others - with respect and integrity.
This is not just about learning techniques, it’s about awakening dormant spiritual abilities, remembering who you are at a soul level, and stepping into a life of deeper purpose, connection, and empowerment.
Held in the nurturing surrounds of our Bromfield Drive Bush Reserve retreat, you’ll be supported every step of the way - alongside a like-minded community also walking the path of healing and awakening.
Meet Our Shaman
Karen Pattie
Karen's journey as a shaman began with a deep curiosity and an inquisitive mind that led her to explore the body's innate healing systems and the mysteries of universal energy and quantum physics. In 2009, she earned a Certificate of Mastery, becoming a Reiki and Seichim Master.
As she delved deeper into her studies, Karen expanded her skills to include Connective Healing and Quantum Healing. One of the pivotal moments in her quest for understanding the body's healing capabilities was learning the art of Kiatsu—an ancient technique that channels Ki (life force energy) into the body to stimulate its natural healing abilities—under the guidance of Sensei Michael Williams, the World Instructor for Aikido at the time.
Karen's shamanic path was further shaped by her training under renowned healers. She trained as a Shamanic healer with Scott Silverton in Kauai, Hawaii, and continued her studies with Alberto Villoldo of the Four Winds Society and Sandra Ingam. Through this comprehensive training, Karen has cultivated a profound understanding of healing, spiritual growth, and the powerful connection between body, mind, and spirit.