Gerry Starnes

Saturday - July 1st, 2017. Shamanism and the shamanic worldview is 10's of thousands of years old. It is the worldview practiced by our forebears for hundreds of generations of earliest human development. While it is not a religion, it predates current religious organizations, and so can be seen as the original spirituality of our species. This workshop will introduce and explore some of the key concepts of shamanism that have practical application in everyday life.

Saturdays - January 17th through February 21st, 2015. Shamanic practices have been developed over several thousands of years and are as relevant to contemporary society as they have ever been in history. This course of four workshops presents and experientially explores the essence of the shamanic path.

Wednesday - December 31st, 2014. New Year's Eve marks the end of the current calendar year, and a time when the darker days are behind us. This journey circle will be a ritual celebration of that movement through the cycle of the seasons. Our focus will be not on what is behind, but what lies ahead: What are your intentions and expectations for 2015?

Wednesday January 1st, 2014. The New Moon falls on the first day of the year only once every 19 years. Let us use that creative wave and alignment to connect with our Inner Knowing, our Guides and Helpers, and Spirit to envision a wonderful dream for 2014. What does the New Year offer, and what do you want to bring in? We will use the sound of crystal bowls to create the space, and the drums to carry us into the future to explore, discover, plant seeds of intention, and craft a powerful vision of 2014.

Saturday December 21, 2013 - Winter Solstice Tribal Gathering With Gerry Starnes. Come celebrate with us the shifting of the seasons with an evening filled with playfulness and connection! Winter Solstice marks the longest and darkest night of the year, followed by the returning of the light as the days begin to lengthen the next morning. Join us to honor and nourish your inner light so it shines warmly and brightly through the rest of Winter. Enjoy food, conversation, and community drumming, with potluck feast!

Wednesday - December 4th, 2013. Shamanic Journey Circle - Core Foundations with Gerry Starnes. Learn about and experience the shamanic journey, a fundamental practice of ancient and contemporary shamanism with Gerry Starnes. The circle meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month. No experience necessary, but those new to shamanic journey, please come by 7:20.

Friday October 25th, 2013. Come celebrate the season with us! Costumes are optional, but prizes will be awarded for several categories, including Scariest, Most Original, Best Overall. We'll be raffling off some amazing items!

Friday August 16th, 2013. Drum and Dance Celebration ~ Just Because It's FUN! Continuing our outstanding collaboration with the studio dance community this month, celebrating FUN! Join us for this extraordinary event with dancing, drumming, food, fun, and more... ALL are welcome. Always a blast! Come be a part of this exciting and growing community.

Wednesday October 30th, 2013. Do you enjoy good campfire ghost stories or spooky tales of fear, courage, demons, and daring? Please join us for an evening of scary tales from local master storyteller Bill Woodburn!

Friday June 21st, 2013. Summer Solstice Tribal GatheringThe Austin Shamanism Meetup Group and Thrive Fitness Studio are hosting another seasonal Tribal Gathering Friday, June 21. It is a public event and YOU are invited!

Austin Shamanism Spring Equinox Tribal Gathering! Friday, March 22nd, 2013. The Spring Equinox heralds the turn of the season from the long nights of Winter to long days of Summer. It is the time of planting, the beginning of germination. The Austin Shamanism Community joins with the Thrive Fitness Community to celebrate this sacred Turn of the Wheel. Join us for an evening of drumming, ritual, dance, food, conversation and community.

Saturday, September 15, 2012. Austin Shamanism Autumnal Equinox Tribal Gathering! The Fall Equinox is about giving thanks for the bountiful harvest of food and wine. Come and join us as we celebrate this unending cycle with an evening full of drumming and sacred sound.