Upcoming Events
Awakening the Archetypes Within
Awakening the Archetypes Within
Awakening the Archetypes Within is a series of experiential workshops that offers participants the opportunity to learn about and connect with the four primary archetypes essential to living a fulfilling, creative and meaningful life.
Weaving together Jungian depth psychology and pan-cultural methods for accessing the archetypal imagination, these workshops will act as an initiation into a deep and lasting relationship with soul and imaginal soulwork.
“I don’t know what you learned from books, but what I learned from my Grandfather is that there is a part of the mind that is outside the person, which the person does not really know about. That is the part of the mind that is most important in determining whether somebody becomes well or remains sick.”
— Thomas Large Whiskers, Navaho medicine man, quoted in the New York Times, 1972
Archetypes are primal energetic patterns at the deepest levels of the ancestral psyche that act as keys to unlock aspects of human potential.
Most modern people don’t experience initiation or rites of passage but still manage to gain access to one or two archetypal powers in order to survive and function on a basic level. The remaining archetypes are still active, but are usually unconsciously expressed in their dysfunctional shadow form. Fear, anxiety, passivity, aggression, powerlessness, abuse of power, depression, addiction, disorder, greed and many other symptoms prevalent in the world today are a result of soul loss.
In order to live in a fully engaged, creative and meaningful way that heals pathological patterns and contributes something beneficial our family, community and the world, we need to reawaken to and develop our archetypal potentials.
And, if we have any hope of avoiding self-annihilation, repairing our communities and preserving the world, we must first restore wholeness within.
Restoring wholeness means recovering a healthy and conscious connection to archetypal potentials. Across every culture in pre-modern times, our ancestors performed soul retrievals and healings with music, story, and trance states.
Because the shamanic archetype has been deeply repressed by organized religion in our culture, recovering it is a necessary first step.
Workshop Series
The Inner Shaman: Saturday, March 23 4-6pm
Our series begins with the Shamanic Archetype because it’s the archetype that attracts us to and gives us access to non-ordinary states of consciousness (imagination, trance, visions) in order to seek healing, knowledge, power and love. The Inner Shaman is the one that will guide you in the recovery and development of all the other archetypal potentials through your own ritual practice.
The Inner Warrior: Saturday, April 6 4-6pm
The Warrior Archetype is the next necessary potential because it’s the energy that allows us to move out into the world and take action. We need a strong and healthy connection the Inner Warrior to cultivate discipline, courage, independence, to create and uphold boundaries, and to act with integrity and honour.
The Inner Lover: Saturday, April 20 4-6pm
The Lover Archetype brings an essential counterbalance to the Warrior’s fiery determination and power. The Inner Lover connects us to our sense of beauty and an appreciation for the body and nature, and allows us to fully access our creative potential and our capacity to form and maintain healthy relationships.
The Inner Elder: Saturday, May 4 4-6pm
The Elder Archetype is primarily developed by cultivating and balancing all the other archetypal energies. The Inner Elder connects us to our ancestral memory, awakens our sense of obligation to the wider community and world, and brings order and harmony to our life, inside and out. They give us the capacity for wisdom, leadership and mentoring.
About the Workshop
Each session will focus on a key archetype — it’s qualities, gifts and shadow aspects — and provide suggestions on how to develop its potentials through daily practice and ritual.
The heart of the workshop is the Soul Journey, where you’ll have the opportunity to make contact with the archetype in the deep imagination. Utilizing pan-cultural techniques of ecstasy — music, chanting, breath, drumming — we descend into the depths of the archetypal psyche to make contact with the archetypes as they uniquely appear to us.
“Active imagination is to be understood as a way or method, to heal, raise and transform the personality.” — Carl Jung, ETH Lectures
Participation in all four workshops is recommended but not required.
Bring a journal and eye-covering. Each participant will have a reclining chair and blankets. It’s recommended to wear comfortable non-binding clothing.
Questions?
• Contact Brian
• Read more about Archetypal Shamanism
Soul Journey Circle (Victoria)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”
― CG Jung
Recover Your Wild Soul
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life.
Soul Journey Circles are a holistic approach to psycho-spiritual healing that enliven and enhance the imaginal practices of Jungian/archetypal psychotherapy with breath, music and rhythm.
Seated in a comfortable reclining chair, cozy and warm, we will begin with a sound meditation to help us tune in and relax. Then soft rhythmic drumming will carry us into the imaginal realm of archetypal images and energies where we can dialogue with soul entities, receive guidance and sometimes, just play. Let your imagination run wild!
We close the circle with sharing our journeys, facilitated by Brian James, a counselor and coach trained in archetypal psychology, compassionate inquiry and spiritual guidance.
What to bring:
Please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you’d like to have with you. Blankets will be provided. If you have a drum or rattle, feel free to bring it. We sometimes use rhythm to tune in together.
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Facilitator
Brian James is a Soul Recovery guide, depth counselor, artist, musician and cultural activist. His work has reached thousands of people around the world through his popular podcast, YouTube channel and three books on yoga, plant medicine and depth psychology.
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Location & Registration
Investment: $25
Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time: 4-6pm
Location:
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1508 Haultain St, Victoria, BC V8R 2K2
Space is limited. Please register early.
Register Directly
Payment by eTransfer
Be sure to include your name(s) and use the question “gathering place” and answer “hemma’.
Send eTransfer to brianjames.soulwork@gmail.com
Buy a Ticket on Eventbrite
Walking with the Wild Man
An 8-week exploration of the old European story Iron Hans / Iron John and it’s relevance to the soul of men in our current age.
Soul Journey Circle (Victoria)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”
― CG Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life.
Soul Journey Circles are a holistic approach to psycho-spiritual healing that enliven and enhance the imaginal practices of Jungian/archetypal psychotherapy with breath, music and rhythm.
Seated in a comfortable reclining chair, cozy and warm, we will begin with a sound meditation to help us tune in and relax. Then soft rhythmic drumming will carry us into the imaginal realm of archetypal images and energies where we can dialogue with soul entities, receive guidance and sometimes, just play. Let your imagination run wild!
We close the circle with sharing our journeys, facilitated by Brian James, a counselor and coach trained in archetypal psychology, compassionate inquiry and spiritual guidance.
What to bring:
Please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you’d like to have with you. Blankets will be provided. If you have a drum or rattle, feel free to bring that. We sometimes use rhythm to tune in together.
—
Facilitator
Brian James is a Soul Recovery guide, depth counselor, artist, musician and cultural activist. His work has reached thousands of people around the world through his popular podcast, YouTube channel and three books on yoga, plant medicine and depth psychology.
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Location & Registration
This event has passed.
Payment by eTransfer
Be sure to include your name(s) and use the question “event name” and answer “soul journey’.
Send eTransfer to brianjames.soulwork@gmail.com
Inner Journeying Circle (Victoria)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”
― CG Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life.
Inner Journeying is a holistic approach to psycho-spiritual healing that enlivens and enhances the principles and imaginal practices of Jungian psychotherapy with movement, breath, music and rhythm. Think shamanic drum journey interpreted through a Jungian/archetypal lens.
What to bring:
Please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you want to have with you. If you have a drum or rattle, feel free to bring that. We sometimes use rhythm to tune in together.
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Facilitator
Brian James is a soul-centered counselor, artist, musician and yoga teacher. His work has reached thousands of people around the world through his popular Medicine Path Podcast, YouTube channel and three books on yoga, plant medicine and depth psychology. Learn more at: brianjames.ca
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Location & Registration
By Donation ($20-30 recommended)
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1508 Haultain St, Victoria, BC V8R 2K2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Pay cash (any amount): PWYC
Link or click below: https://brianjames.as.me/nov16
Inner Journeying Circle (Victoria)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”
― CG Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life.
Inner Journeying is a holistic approach to psycho-spiritual healing that enlivens and enhances the principles and imaginal practices of Jungian psychotherapy with movement, breath, music and rhythm. Think shamanic drum journey interpreted through a Jungian/archetypal lens.
What to bring:
Please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you want to have with you. If you have a drum or rattle, feel free to bring that. We sometimes use rhythm to tune in together.
—
Facilitator
Brian James is a soul-centered counselor, artist, musician and yoga teacher. His work has reached thousands of people around the world through his popular Medicine Path Podcast, YouTube channel and three books on yoga, plant medicine and depth psychology. Learn more at: brianjames.ca
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Location & Registration
By Donation ($20-30 recommended)
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1508 Haultain St, Victoria, BC V8R 2K2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Pay cash (any amount): PWYC
Link or click below: https://brianjames.as.me/oct19
Inner Journeying Circle (Victoria)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”
― CG Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life.
Inner Journeying is a holistic approach to psycho-spiritual healing that enlivens and enhances the principles and imaginal practices of Jungian psychotherapy with movement, breath, music and rhythm. Think shamanic drum journey interpreted through a Jungian/archetypal lens.
What to bring:
Please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you want to have with you. If you have a drum or rattle, feel free to bring that. We sometimes use rhythm to tune in together.
—
Facilitator
Brian James is a soul-centered counselor, artist, musician and yoga teacher. His work has reached thousands of people around the world through his popular Medicine Path Podcast, YouTube channel and three books on yoga, plant medicine and depth psychology. Learn more at: brianjames.ca
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Location & Registration
By Donation ($20-30 recommended)
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1508 Haultain St, Victoria, BC V8R 2K2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Pay cash (any amount): PWYC
Link or click below: https://brianjames.as.me/sept21
Classes on Hold for Summer
Hello!
I’ve decided to put a hold on all in-person events for the remainder of the summer. Please check back in September or sign up for my mailing list to be notified of future events.
Brian
Harmonic Movement (Victoria)
Slow and easy vinyasa yoga inspired by TKV Desikachar with senior teacher Brian James. Join us for the one hour class with the option to stay for conversation and connection.
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Music, Drum Journey + Sharing Circle)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
– Carl Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
Psychospiritual counselor and musician Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 12 people.
COVID Guidelines
These socially-distanced journey circles take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair, physically distanced. While we are observing government guidelines, you have the option to wear a mask or not during the drum journey and sharing circle. Please be aware that some folks may choose to not wear a mask.
Location & Registration
By Donation ($20-30 recommended)
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Pay cash (any amount): PWYC
Link or click below: http://brianjames.as.me/mar24
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Drum Journey + Sharing Circle)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
– Carl Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
$20-30 sliding scale
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Link or click below: https://brianjames.as.me/feb10
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Drum Journey + Sharing Circle)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
– Carl Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
$20-30 sliding scale
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
Link or click below: https://brianjames.as.me/dec16
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Drum Journey + Sharing Circle)
What does your soul need to tell you?
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
– Carl Jung
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
$20-30 sliding scale
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
https://brianjames.as.me/NOV18
Shamanic Yoga Breathwork
Join me for a 2-hour online experiential workshop that brings together techniques from the yoga and shamanic traditions for healing the effects of trauma.
You will learn
3-stage shamanic framework for healing trauma
shamanic yoga breathwork practices to restore balance and flow to energy and chakra system
essential yoga pranayama techniques + chanting
15 min sequence you can practice daily to support your healing process
Big takeaway
This workshop will clarify what it takes to heal the effects of trauma at its source and teach you 4 time-tested practices for self-healing and self-care.
Who it’s for
This workshop is for anyone who suffers from anxiety, depression, stress and addiction and is looking for a way to take their healing into their own hands and be their own shaman.
Register Now!
Saturday Sept. 25 / 10am - 12pm Pacific
Repeat: Sunday Sept 26 10am PT
$27 / $23 early bird discount (until Sept.18)
We’ll meet via the Zoom portal
Limited enrollment to allow for 1-on-1 attention
Workshop will be repeated on two days. Come on one or both days!
Sign up for one day and use the same Zoom link to attend the other session
All registrants will have access to a recording of the workshop and receive 50% off other yoga courses.
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Drum Journey + Sharing Circle)
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
$20-30 sliding scale
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
https://brianjames.as.me/AUG26
Victoria Shamanic Circle (Music Medicine + Drum Journey)
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
$20-30 sliding scale
Hemma Community Acupuncture
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
https://brianjames.as.me/AUG12
Victoria Shamanic Circle: July 29
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday July 29, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
https://brianjames.as.me/JULY29
Victoria Shamanic Circle: July 15 (Drum + Sound Journey)
This circle with Brian James & special guest Debbie Stapleton will feature more music medicine before and after the drum journey to help you relax and open to inspiration and insight.
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday July 15, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Use discount codes at check-out:
$5 Off: DISCOUNT5
$10 Off: DISCOUNT10
https://brianjames.as.me/JULY15
Victoria Shamanic Circle: May 20
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday May 20, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Discount codes available at check-out:
https://brianjames.as.me/MAY20
Victoria Shamanic Circle April 22
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday April 22, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Discount codes available at check-out:
https://brianjames.as.me/APR22
*We’re planning on holding regular circles twice a month if there’s enough interest
Victoria Shamanic Circle April 8 - POSTPONED
Postponed due to a tightening of COVID restrictions.
We hope to hold a circle on April 22nd if restrictions allow it.
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday April 8, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Postponed due to a tightening of COVID restrictions.
We hope to hold a circle on April 22nd if restrictions allow it.
Victoria Shamanic Circle March 25
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
Pre-Registration Now Open:
Thursday March 25, 7-9pm (max. 10 spots)
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Discount codes available at check-out:
https://brianjames.as.me/MAR25
If the circle is full and you'd like to be notified of any openings, please email hello@brianjames.ca with the subject line "MARCH 25 WAIT LIST".
Victoria Shamanic Circle March 11 (Full)
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
*This circle is now full
Thursday March 11, 7-9pm
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Archetypal Shamanism Circle (Victoria BC)
What does your soul need to tell you?
Take a journey into the hidden realm of archetypal images and energies and bring back insight, inspiration and guidance for your life. Archetypal Shamanism takes a Jungian approach to interpreting the contents of your journey, extracting the inner teaching story and connecting with inner guides and allies that are there to support your ongoing healing, growth and transformation.
These socially-distanced journey circles will take place at Hemma Community Acupuncture where you will have your own recliner chair. Yoga teacher and transformational coach Brian James will guide you through a breath practice, drum journey and integration/sharing circle.
You’ll have your own recliner and blanket, but please bring a journal, eye covering, water and any ritual items you would like to have on hand. We’ll be observing physical distancing protocols established by Hemma’s acupuncture clinic so spots are limited to 10 people.
Location & Registration
First Circle*
Thursday Feb 25, 7-9pm
$20-30 sliding scale
1274 May St, Victoria, BC V8V 2T2
Discount codes available at check-out:
https://brianjames.as.me/FEB25
*We’re planning on holding regular circles twice a month if there’s enough interest
Sunday Service
Join me on Sunday mornings from 10-11am Pacific Time for an hour of mantra, pranayama, meditation and community.
While the specific themes explored will depend on what’s inspiring me that day, the core theme is the integration of breath, sound and meditation in a potent but accessible practice-ritual for healing & transformation.
We’ll explore the use of mantra as a way to deepen pranayama practice and support meditation. Please use headphones or decent speakers to receive the best sound quality and enhance your experience.
This will be a seated practice, so please make sure you’ll be comfortable and settled where you won’t feel self-conscious about chanting out loud.
I recommend doing a simple asana practice beforehand to prepare yourself for pranayama & meditation.
Join Zoom Meeting
Passcode: SOMA
Financial Contribution
Please consider contributing financially. Every session requires time, energy and equipment to make it happen.
Ways to Contribute
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Sunday Service
Join me on Sunday mornings from 10-11am Pacific Time for an hour of mantra, pranayama, meditation and community.
This week’s theme will be SURYA: Invoking the Healing Power of the Sun.
We’ll explore the use of mantra as a way to deepen pranayama practice and support meditation. Please use headphones or decent speakers to receive the best sound quality and enhance your experience.
This will be a seated practice, so please make sure you’ll be comfortable and settled where you won’t feel self-conscious about chanting out loud.
I recommend doing a simple asana practice beforehand to prepare yourself for pranayama practice.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 852 5741 2844
Passcode: 957881
Donations
Donations are greatly appreciated ($5-10) and can be sent via PayPal
Sunday Service
Join me on Sunday mornings from 10-11am Pacific Time for an hour of mantra, pranayama, meditation and community.
This week’s theme will be LIGHT.
At a time when many of us are struggling with literal and metaphoric darkness, it’s comforting and empowering to know that we can draw on practices to cultivate our inner light and dispel depression and despair. The effect is amplified when we practice in community.
We’ll begin by chanting a mantra to connect us to the divine light, and then incorporate it into a simple but powerful pranayama and meditation practice, engaging our body, mind, energy and spirit in a holistic, integrated practice.
This will be a seated practice, so please make sure you’ll be comfortable and settled where you won’t feel self-conscious about chanting out loud.
Meeting ID: 837 2053 1793
Passcode: 134538
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Private Online Community
If you’re interested in joining the new Medicine Path private online community, attending at least one live event is mandatory and an opportunity to see if it’s a good fit for you.
Donations
Donations are optional (suggested $5-10) and can be sent via PayPal