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Yasei Shinrin-Yoku Practitioner Certification Camp Program
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Wildcrafting Basics is now available for 2025
Wildcrafting for Food with Stewardship and Spirit
Here at the Wildcraft Forest we will study 10 plants in the forest which have great culinary and medicinal values. We will explore the forest on an easy stroll to discover what plants are in season, how to harvest, and prepare. We will also learn about possible risks and what to be aware of. In the shade there will be an informal talk about wild super foods and opportunities when you rewild your diet.
We will prepare a full wildcrafted meal and sample wild drinks around the fire and under the stars.
On Sunday we will explore how the Earth is changing and how wild species are on the move. How do human beings engage with helping nature transition and recover so that species and wild places can survive. In this workshop we will demonstrate 10 things you can do to help you and the planet rewild.
Camping is included for both Friday and Saturday night.
Space is limited please register well in advance. The following dates are available for 2025:
May 24 & 25 / Saturday & Sunday
May 27 & 28 / Tuesday & Wednesday
June 14 & 15 / Saturday & Sunday
Heartstone Centre Workshops
The Heartstone Centre is a contemporary Mystery School at the Wildcraft Forest which offers programs in the remote forests of British Columbia as well as other sacred locations throughout the world. Heartstone carries the ancient teachings held by Smiths who were the Shamanic Firekeepers from long ago and who still carry certain teachings linked to the power of the Earth and the Cosmos. At the Heartstone Centre we offer day and weekend workshop experiences which represent various quests which help seekers find their path for greater meaning and purpose in their lives. Experiences can take place in the forest or indoors. Camping is included within overnight experiences.
Explore some of our workshops.
FIRST CONTACT
An Introduction to Yasei Firebending
Communication with nature and mystical beings
In the Mystery School tradition there has always been a firsthand understanding that humans share this planet and the Cosmos with other mystical beings. These beings, known as the Elves, Fairies, Mer, Sidhe, Sasquatch and many others, once lived in harmony with humans until it was necessary to hide for their survival. However, today there is a great effort for these various nations to come together and reveal their sacred knowledge with humans so that planetary and cosmic adjustments can occur.
This one day workshop represents an introduction to First Contact and serves as a gateway to help those who have been called to understand and learn the tools so that they may build positive and practical relationships with these sentient nations. This workshop also serves as an introduction to the martial art of Yasei Firebending. Firebending represents the first stage of the Spiritual Awakening Journey – it moves the individual into the field of the unconsciousness. This becomes the process of the Great Burning which leaves our former self in ashes and ready for conscious awareness which is the first step for strengthening spiritual intuition.
Date: June 7, 2025
THE COSMIC TREE
Shamanic teachings that reach into the Cosmos
This one day workshop introduces participants to foundational Shamanic teachings connected to the Cosmic Tree. Sessions will open up the gateways to ascending through the spiritual dimensions to connect with ones Higher Self, Spirit Guides, Masters of Light and other Beings of Light. This practice, often called channeling, will open one to an expanded reality and a connection to deep spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. Sessions also include methods by which participants develop intuitive cognition as well as problem solving methods for life struggles and trauma.
Date: June 8, 2025
ANCESTRAL COMMUNICATION
Engaging with the ancestral realm
We all channel in one way or another without being aware of it. Cosmic guides provide us with messages which are usually received through our intuitive and creative abilities. Learning to channel accurately for yourself gives you more knowledge and opportunity to evolve and serve. This workshop shows you how to work with your Higher Self. As a result you are assured of your source and the validity of the information you are receiving.
Within this one day workshop participants explore their own personal ancestral history through divination and Ancestral Mapping, research, intuition and discussion. This process can be complementary to any DNA research findings.
June 14, 2025
AN INTRODUCTION TO
TELLURIC GEOBIOLOGY
Exploring Ley Lines, Vortexes and Earthbending
This weekend workshop serves as an introduction to the martial art of Yasei Earthbending which intimately requires benders to harness Earth’s geological energy and her biosphere. The biosphere is the ecological system that comprises all living beings on Earth.
Telluric Geobiology is the practice of exploring, studying, testing and treating the effects of the Earth's telluric currents and other electromagentic fields upon biological life including humans, animals and plants. The practice also seeks to understand frequencies found in nature and the cosmic realm. This weekend workshop links participants to their awakening self within the world of Ley Lines, abiotic energy, stones, water, air and cosmic frequencies.
June 29, 2025
STONE CIRCLES
A gateway to the higher self
Explore the ancient mysteries as they connect to the energy of initiation that serves as a path of knowledge where ones true meaning and purpose can reside. Stone Circles is a one day workshop which introduces participants to the history, meaning and power of the Sacred Circle as it strengthens purpose, connection and community. Participants learn about abiotics and geology including rocks and minerals, water and air. The workshop also explores infrasound and tectonics and how etheric reconstruction occurs and its relationship to vortexs within ceremonial stone circles and spirals.
July 5, 2025
VISION QUEST:
An Introduction to Yasei Airbending
Exploring the healer and the peaceful warrior within
This workshop serves as an introduction to Yasei Airbending. Airbenders draw energy from the atmosphere. The Earth’s atmosphere is turbulent due to its uneven heating from the Sun which is what creates wind and air turbulence. Like other benders who harness energy from the motion of particles around them through electromagnetism, the same holds true for Airbenders.
This one day workshop is presented so that seekers can investigate the cosmos and her polarities within a pristine environment. In this quest participants will learn about certain spiritual senses and movements, how to activate them, strengthen them and building one’s psychic awareness and sensitivity. Participants will be handed down tools and techniques that they can practice everyday to develop psychic abilities and consciously work with the elements of intuition.
July 13, 2025
DREAMLAB
A quest to understand the dreamscape
Healthy dream cycles adds to rest, release and renewal. This one day workshop provides an understanding about dreamwork and how it strengthens cognition. Included are sessions that help participants develop lucid dreaming skills as well as methods for Astral Travel.
July 6, 2025
THE WISDOM OF MOTHER TREES
Connecting with the Great Mother
This one day workshop connects participants with the energy held by Mother Trees. This connection to the elements held by an old growth forest helps one to create stability in life as well as strength to manifest. This workshop helps participants strengthen their Qi field by linking into the Qi field held by the forest. Sessions focus on building relationships with a Mother Tree and a forest by gathering seeds, planting and methods of wild stewardship. Sessions include ancient teachings about tree frequencies, energy guilds and forest communication.
July 19, 2025
