The Path of Direct Revelation:
​Journeys to the Soul of the World

Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks.
​Listen to your heart, it knows.
Native American Proverb ​
STEPHANIE RUTT

​Welcome to the path of direct revelation, sewn in the stars and sprouted in the earth. Awaken your own inner authority, delight in your own unique essence and give voice to your song that has been ever waiting to sing you. This new course, first offered last year, will take you on a journey to explore the invisible realms that are all around us, beginning and circling out from your own inner still point. From there, you’ll return to yourself, connect in sacred community and merge with the Soul of the World.

​For those of you who are new to Shamanistic practice, Shamanism is called the path of direct revelation because here you are given tools to contact your own inner wisdom in order to receive information and guidance for yourself, your community and the world, and to learn how to establish relationships with all of nature: the rock beings, plant spirits, and our animal partners. All of life is alive and has so much to share with us. It’s we who must learn how to listen. Oh, what a blessing it is!

This course will be offered in three 8-week sessions. Each session stands alone. You may choose to take all three sessions, any two of the three sessions, or any one of the three sessions.

Session 1: Journeys for Personal Growth and Exploration ~ Fall 2021
In session 1, we’ll focus on journeys to what are called the Lower World and the Upper World in Shamanic cosmology to contact spirit animal helpers, guardian spirits and teachers to ask for personal assistance and guidance. Sample journeys will include journeys to: ask for healing; receive and/or offer forgiveness; uncover and release core beliefs that block the flow of love; hear your power song; dream something into manifestation; tap into infinite abundance.
Thursdays 12-2pm ET, Oct 7 - Dec 2, 2021; or Wednesdays 6-8pm ET, Oct 6 - Dec 1, 2021

​Session 2: Journeys for Building Relationships with all of Nature ~ Winter 2022
In Session 2, we’ll focus on journeys to what is called the Middle World in Shamanistic cosmology—the spirit side of our blessed creation. Here you’ll learn how to travel as your spirit self and establish energetic connections with the stone people, the water lily and the eagle. Sample journeys will include journeys to: explore moving into your spirit self; connect with a favorite rock, plant or animal with your energy body; and get to know the Hidden Folk (fairies, elves and forest guardians).
Thursdays 12-2pm ET, Jan 6 - Feb 24, 2022; or Wednesdays 6-8pm ET, Jan 5 - Feb 23, 2022

​Session 3: Journeys to Explore the Elements, Stars, Constellations and Other Galaxies ~ Spring 2022
In Session 3, we’ll focus on journeys to explore the elements without and within and we'll travel to the outer edges of our universe to learn more about the stars and the beginnings of our universe. There will also be journeys to explore how we may work with our power animals, guides and guardian spirits to connect more deeply with what is currently seeking manifestation within us and how we may answer the call with joyful confidence.
Thursdays 12-2pm ET, Mar 10 - Apr 28, 2022; or Wednesdays 6-8pm ET, Mar 16 - May 4, 2022

All journeys will include a mantra and-or movement meditation.
Prerequisites: Only an open heart and mind - beginners as well as those more experienced are welcome!
Required Reading: Walking in the Light: The Everyday Empowerment of a Shamanic Life by Sandra Ingerman (available on Amazon).
I will also be sharing from a number of other resources throughout the course.
​Who will this program benefit?: ​Anyone interested in exploring the alternative realms
Program Objectives: To provide participants with the opportunity to learn about Shamanistic cosmology and to have an experience of establishing their own direct path to inner wisdom and revelation.
​Start/End Date:
Session 3: Daytime Mar 10 - Apr 28; Evening Mar 16 - May 4, 2022
Day/Time: Day Option: 12-2pm ET Thursday; Evening Option: 6-8pm ET Wednesday
Number of Classes: 8/session
Number of Participants: Min 4 / Max 6
​Cost: ​ $160 per 8-week session
Location: Zoom. If Covid conditions improve, we’ll switch to a hybrid (option of Zoom or in-person) format. In-person would be at Tree of Life, Amherst, NH ~ read our Covid Protocols here
About the presenter: Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt is the Founding Minister of the Temple. Please see her complete bio here.
​Qualifications / Certifications: Stephanie has been practicing Shamanic journeying and earth based practices as a part of her spiritual practice since her initial training with her teacher, Sandra Ingerman, in 1996. In 2013, Stephanie returned to participate in soul retrieval training with Sandra and was listed on her website as a Shamanic Practitioner before returning to school to work on her doctorate.