Spirit Weavers is an organization dedicated to providing shamanic healing and experiential training in Shamanism.   We are located in Michigan, with programs offered in mid-Michigan, and within and outside of the state.

This organization was founded by Kate Durda and Stephanie Tighe, who together have over 35 years of shamanic experience. They offer shamanic healing work, teach workshops in the United States and Canada, provide training in healing techniques, and work to create shamanic community. They also host some of the top teachers of shamanism to teach in  Michigan. They also offer handcrafted shamanic tools for sale, such as rawhide rattles, and spirit bags.

They are members of:
Foundation for Shamanic Studies                        www.Shamanism.org
Shamanic Teachers & Practitioners                    www.Shamanicteachers.org 
Medicine for the Earth Teachers/Practitioners   www.Medicinefortheearth.com
Society for Shamanic Practitioners                     www.shamansociety.org
Peace Education Center                                      www.peaceedcenter.org

 "In the SSC (shamanic state of conscious-ness), the shaman typically experiences ineffable joy in what he sees, an awe of the beautiful and mysterious worlds that open up before him. His experiences are like dreams, but waking ones that feel real and in which he can control his actions and direct his adventures. While in the SSC, the shaman is often amazed by the reality of that which is presented.
 He gains access to a whole new, and yet familiarly ancient universe that provides him with profound information about the meaning of his own life and death and his place within the totality of all existence. Finally, he brings back his discoveries to build his knowledge and to help others."                                                                                                    - Michael Harner, The Way of the Shaman
 

***Sandy Ingerman has a new book out,
How to Heal Toxic Thoughts: Simple Tools for Personal Transformation. 
It can be purchased from Amazon.com or your local bookstore.

Also, if you haven't read "Medicine for the Earth" yet by Sandy, it is a must read!  ;  )

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Drumming Circle 2008

Next Circle:  Tuesday May 13th
at Sparrow Center for Health,Humanities and WellBeing
email for directions

We meet from 6:30 pm until about 8:30 pm

This is a Shamanism Journey group - open to all who know how to Journey!
Pre-requisite is knowledge of how to journey (see "INTRO to SHAMANSIM " training )
Please call if interested!
for more information click here

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Handcrafted Rattles, Spirit Bags, Drums & more
See below for more info!  By early December 2007 we hope to have photos for your viewing!

Kate Durda,M.A. & Stephanie Tighe, MSW, are shamanic practitioners who have offered shamanic healing as well as training for the past 15 years.For their own use, as well as for their students and others in the shamanic community, Stephanie and Kate began handcrafting tools for use in spiritual practice. They create drums, rattles, personal “Spirit Bags”, and more.

RATTLES and Spirit Bags for Sale!  Can also be made to order
To order rattles or spiritbags, please contact us by phone or email us with your interest !

**** If interested in a Rattle Making workshop, let us know.
When we have enough interested folk, we'll schedule it ! ***

SPIRIT BAGS
"Spirit Bags" are made in necklace fashion using 'knotless netting' technique and waxed linen thread. These bags are used as personal medicine bag, with totems and power objects attached and placed inside bag. Please see our website for description and availability of all items.

RATTLES
Rattles /Drums are handcrafted with choice of hides: cow, elk, deer, moose. We can do individual personalized items incorporating materials,designs, or elements which you want used in the making, upon request.

We also can do handpainting of rattles and drums to your specification. All gifts from the animal/plant spirits honored in the creation of these spiritual tools. Honoring Ceremonies are shared.

WORKSHOPS: Drum-making and Rattle-making
Drums and rattles are very important shamanic tools, used for ceremony, calling the Spirits, healing work and journeying. Making your own tools for spiritual practice is very powerful, and a wonderful way to strengthen your connection to the Spirit World.
We offer workshops on making your own rattles, drums and other personals spiritual items such as "Personal Altars” or “Prayer Cards". Check our website, it changes often!

CONTACT US:
Spirit Weavers
Stephanie Tighe. M.S.W., & Kate Durda, M.A.
517 543 6754  SpiritWeaver@voyager.net
P.O. Box 539, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
 

Be sure to check back often as we regularly update and make additions to this site!!