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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 1d

Stillness is a skill. When we listen deeply, insight naturally arises. Today, be still, listen.
#naturespeaks #sacredlistening #Pachamama #mindfulness #presence

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 2d

The world tells us to seek healing outside ourselves. But true medicine rises from within - from Spirit, from Pachamama, from your own luminous heart. ♥️
Walk the sacred path within to find it.
#shamanism #innermedicine #consciousliving #spiritualgrowth

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 4d

Your Ancestors paved the way with prayers and sweat. Every step you take on this path honors their courage.
👣Walk it with Gratitude - and know they walk beside you.
#ancestralwisdom #shamanicpath #souljourney #ancestors #shamanism

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 5d

Your shadow is your sacred mirror. Face it with love.
#shamanism #shadowwork #shamanism #sacredwork #innerhealing

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 12d

Stewardship is not just sustainability - it is a sacred contract.
Lead as if the next seven generations are watching.
#shamanism #consciousleadership #sustainability #Pachamama

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 16d

The way you greet the dawn, speak to your spirit, and tend your sacred fire- these are the quiet architects of your reality.
Choose your rituals as you you would choose seeds for your garden. What you tend grows.
#shamanicwisdom #consciouscreation #sacredliving

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 19d

In the eyes of the Shaman, this ancient truth whispers through every leaf and stone.
May we walk today as if the Earth herself is breathing through us- because she is. 🌎
#shamanism #sacredearth #shamanicwisdom #nature #ancientwisdom

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · 26d

Nature is not separate from us - it is the living web we are woven into.
When we remember that Earth is not simply a place we walk upon but a living home we belong to, every step becomes prayer, every breath is a blessing.
#shamanism #shamanicwisdom #ancientwisdom #sacredearth

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 24

Each step begins in Spirit before it reaches the ground.
When we set clear intent, the way ahead is already being carved with every thought, prayer, and dream.
#ShamanicWisdom #SacredIntent #WalkingInSpirit #Shamanism

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 22

The Equinox is a sacred threshold, an invitation to honor the cycles of light and shadow, rest and growth, giving and receiving.
Equinox Blessings from The Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 18

Prayer is everywhere - woven into the fabric of life itself.
The wild wind whispers. The river sings. The flower lifts their colors in offering.
Your own presence is part of that sacred chorus.
How will you join the song today?
#Shamanism #AncientWisdom #LivingCeremony #NatureSpeaks

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 12

The Night Sky is a mirror of the soul.
Each star a reminder that we are woven into something vast, and luminous. When we rest beneath their light, we remember our place in the great cosmic story.
How do the stars speak to your spirit?
#AncientWisdom #Shamanism #SoulJourney #CosmicWisdom

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 11

Today we pause in remembrance and honor.

May we seek wisdom from the spirits of the past and allow their teachings to guide us toward greater compassion, unity, and peace.

#NeverForget #HealingPrayers #SacredRemembrance #AncietWisdom #SpiritWisdom

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 10

Jaguar Medicine calls us to live with absolute integrity.
To walk with impeccability is to align fully with Spirit - bold, clear, and true.
#JaguarMedicine #ShamanicWisdom #AncientWisdom #PowerAnimals #Shamanism #Impeccability

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 9

Our September Newsletter is out, find out what's happening at the Institute.
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The Autumnal Equinox: Dancing with Balance

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 9

Your presence alone carries the medicine.
Not because you hold something outside yourself, but because you are the living medicine - your laughter, your listening, your light.
The world doesn't need you to be more than you are.
The world needs you to remember who you are.
#shamanism #Shamanichealing

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 4

Your deepest truth is not meant to be hidden, it's meant to ripple outward, touching all of creation.
When you align with your soul's song, mountains listen, rivers respond, and stars lean closer.
What melody is your spirit longing to release today?
#SoulVoice #SacredEcho #SoulSong #SpiritVoice

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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Sep 3

When we choose to see the sacred woven through the ordinary, life becomes a living Altar.
How will you honor the sacred in your day today?

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 22

What does shamanic healing even mean?

🌿It's not therapy, but your spirit will feel heard.
🌿It's not magic, but it is miraculous.
🌿It's not on-size-fits-all, but it is soul-specific medicine.

Schedule a session today to experience true transformation.
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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 21

The stars aren’t just distant lights, they are ancestors, guides, and mirrors of your soul’s journey. When we align with the stars, we are syncing our inner compass with the great cosmic rhythm.
Tonight, pause. Breathe. Ask the stars what they remember about you and wait for their response.

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 17

Nature is not separate from the sacred- it is the sacred.
Every leaf, breeze, and stone pulses with guidance. When you walk with reverence, the Earth begins to speak in ways you've always longed to hear.
Today, take a Spirit Walk. Not to get anywhere, but to remember who you are.

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 16

Exploring Shamanism is an inner journey through the external world. The world outside reflects our inner landscape. Learn more about what shamanism has to offer at Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies.

Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 10

Our Newsletter is ready on Substack. Follow the link to find out what is happening at The Institute.
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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 9

Our Foundations class begins this week.

'Journey into Shamanism I'
Sundays
Dates: 7-13-2025 through 9/14/2025 (10-weeks Online-Zoom)
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM MDT

To learn more and Register Today:
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Colorado Institute of Shamanic Studies @shamanicstudies.org · Jul 7

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Honoring the Lineage

Keeping Ancestral Wisdom Alive

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