Class Schedule
All classes will be held in Park Rapids, MN 56470, unless otherwise stated. Register by email at [email protected] Class sizes are limited so register early. A minimum number of students are needed for a class to be held.
All classes will be held in Park Rapids, MN 56470, unless otherwise stated. Register by email at [email protected] Class sizes are limited so register early. A minimum number of students are needed for a class to be held.
The following classes include in-person and where noted, online classes. All classes held in Park Rapids MN. All classes require registration. See above how to register.
2025 classes
Saturday, January 11th, Intro to Celtic Shamanism class, 10-3:30pm $60. In this class you will learn about the ancient Celtic perspective on life. Come and immerse yourself in the mystical, magical world of the pre-Christian Celts. We'll explore the main belief system of the Celts and the "betwixt and between", the terminology used in Celtic Studies and look journey into the mists. And we will discuss further studies into Celtic Shamanism. You do need to know how to journey to attend this class. This class is required prior to attending further Celtic Classes.
Saturday, January 25th, Goddess Brigid and the Festival of Imbolc, 10-4pm, $100. In this class we will learn all about the Goddess Brigid, Goddess and saint of transformation, healing, poetry, and the forge. She is the most beloved Goddess of Ireland and we will be celebrating her by making Brigid's crosses, learning about and making clooties and how to have her bring her blessings to you on the eve of Imbolc. This class is the first in a series with future dates determined by students.
Sunday, February 23rd, Drum Making workshop, 10-4pm. You will make a 15" 13 sided cedar frame and elk hide drum and beater. You will also meet the spirit of your drum. $210. Payment of $140 is due by Feb. 1st.
Saturday, May 10th, Celtic shamanism training class #4 of 5. We will be learning about the north direction of the spirit wheel ,the Festival of Samhain, the wild hunt, the Fomorians and the goddess Morrigan. Class closed.
Saturday, May 17th, Core Shamanism Healing Techniques, 4 class training, May-August. $100 each class, pay as you go. In this training you will learn the core shamanic healing techniques of psychopomp work, (death and dying), soul retrieval (trauma) and extraction work, (attachments). Each class will be held on a Saturday each month. Time is 10-4pm. Registration deadline of May 14th. Class size is limited to 6. 3 openings remain.
Saturday, June 7th, The Power of Place, 10-4pm (in-person), $80. This is the in-person class of what was originally a 2 class training on zoom). In this class we will explore:
~The places where we have lived, and the places that call us and the importance of these places and the beings who inhabit them. ~Connect with those beings and learn their wisdom that they hold for us and how we can continue to work with them. ~Explore our own sacred places on earth and sky. ~Experience the ancient stories of sacred sites and how we may use their wisdom for our own healing and growth. ~We'll also look at activities that we can do to enhance our connection with the power of place, and its connection with belonging. ~We will also explore what we can do in our own home and yard to create our home as a sanctuary.
This training will contain both Celtic and traditional earth wisdom teachings. You do need to know how to journey to attend. Limit of 6. Registration deadline of June 4th.
Saturday, June 21st. Core Healing Techniques Training #2, Psychopomp Part 2. Class closed.
Saturday, July 12th, Core Healing Techniques Class #3, Soul Retrieval. Class closed.
Saturday, July 19th, Celtic Spirit Wheel Class #5, Sovereignty. Class closed.
Saturday, July 26th, Drum Making Class, 10-4pm. $210. You will make a 15" 13 sided cedar frame and elk hide drum and beater. The number 13 is the number of the goddess and the 13 moons of each year. You will also meet the spirit of your drum. $210. Payment of $140 is due by June 25th so I can purchase supplies. Remaining $70 due on the day of class. Class limit of 5. Registration deadline of June 25th.
Saturday, August 9th, Re-membering Your Soul's Path (in person), 10-4pm. $80. A shamanic class on discovering and bringing forth your medicine through the shamanic techniques of soul remembering, dismemberment, divination, shadow animal work and an ecstatic trance pose. We will begin our class through the opening of our hearts and making a commitment to re-member our soul's path. You will learn the shamanic technique of soul remembering to call forth your medicine and give it symbolic representation. Through a dismemberment journey you will release what you no longer need, work with your shadow power animal and use divination to gain further insight on using your medicine. You do need to know how to journey. Class limit of 6. Registration deadline of August 6th.
Saturday, August 16th, Core Shamanic Healing Techniques, Class #4, Extraction. Class closed.
Saturdays, Nov. 8th and December 6th, Celtic Cauldrons of the Soul-- 10-4pm. $100 each class date, paid on the day of class. The centralT image of the Celtic shamanic tradition is the cauldron. The Celts believe we have 3 cauldrons in our body and this 2 session class will be how to work with these cauldrons for nourishment, inspiration and knowledge. We will work with each other in experiencing the cauldrons for healing of our self and others. You do need to know how to journey to attend and it would be helpful to know about Celtic beliefs. $100 each class.I do have an online intro to celtic shamanism class you can take to prepare yourself for this training. There are just 2 spaces remaining for this class. Please contact Jeanne to register. [email protected]
Saturday, November 15th, Medicine Wheel Teachings in Core Shamanism.
Medicine Wheel Teachings (previously the first year of the two year core shamanism training). 10-4pm. $100 each class, paid at each class. Meets monthly for 5 classes. You must know how to journey to attend. Contact Jeanne to register. Class size limited to 6 students. Held in Park Rapids MN. Registration deadline of November 8th. Description below.
Medicine Wheel Teachings
5 class training with Jeanne Marie Troge, MA
An exploration through the medicine wheel to use the teachings of each of the directions for the healing of the self.
Class one: The South, the place of the healer. Paying attention to what has heart and meaning. Exploring the four chambered heart.
Class two: The West, the place of the teacher. To be open to outcome but not attached. Building of a medicine wheel.
Class three: The North, the place of the Warrior. Showing up and choosing to be present. Right use of power.
Class four: The East, the place of the Visionary, vision quest and labyrinth. Acting from our authentic self.
Class five: The elements of air, earth, water and fire and how they are present in our life. The making of a gourd rattle.
This class is held on a Saturday on a monthly basis. Dates are determined by the students in the class. Time is 10am-4pm. Class size is limited to six. Cost of each class is $100, paid on the class day. Cash and checks accepted. $100 deposit holds your space in the training.
To register or for more information contact Jeanne at [email protected].
Our Fall 2025 retreat will be held on October 24, 25, 26th at Camp Knutson in Crosslake, MN For info click here