The Annual International Conference on the Study of Shamanism and Alternative Modes of Healing was founded in 1984 by Dr. Ruth-Inge Heinze to preserve and further the integrity of shamanism
and share the latest insights in the field of alternative healing.2009 Conference - Shamans of the 21st Century
Santa Sabina Center,
San Rafael, California
Saturday, September 5, 9:00 am to
Monday, September 7, 4:00 pm
Labor Day Weekend
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| Mandaza Augustine Kandemwa, Bantu Shaman from Africa / Peacemaker Healing with Water Ceremony, Dream Incubation and Discussion |
Aj Q'ij Tata Erick Gonzalez Mayan Shaman Mayan Fire Ceremony, The Inner Meaning of 2012 in Mayan Prophecy |
Council of Elders Panel
Physicians, Healers & Mystery Panel
Dream Panel
Sacred Dreams Ceremony & Individual Healing Water Ceremony
With African Shaman Mandaza Dandemwa
Stay Close to the Fire: Inner Meaning of 2012 in Mayan Prophecy
With Mayan Shaman, Aj Q'ij Tata Erick Gonzales
Sagoma Medicine with David Cumes, MD
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“Shamans play an important role in society today, by removing imbalances and restoring the connection between the sacred and the
secular. They continue to ritualize the process of transformation.”
Ruth-Inge Heinze
Dr. Ruth-Inge Heinze passed away
July 20, 2007

The Annual Conference on the Study of Shamanism and Alternative Modes of Healing was founded in 1984 by Dr. Ruth-Inge Heinze.