This is an educational program designed for students and practitioners within the holistic and herbal fields. The workshop's objective is to facilitate an understanding and connection to one's animal guide, a concept rooted in shamanic tradition, which plays a significant role in various healing practices.

Workshop Structure

The workshop is divided into two main sessions:

1. Morning Session: Identification and Connection**
- Introduction to the historical and cultural significance of animal guides in shamanism.
- Techniques for discerning one's animal guide through meditation and introspection.
- Methods to establish and deepen communication with one's animal guide for personal assistance and healing.

2. Afternoon Session: Practical Application
- Strategies for applying animal guide wisdom in healing practices, focusing on repair and healing across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
- Hands-on exercises to practice the integration of animal guides into healing work, particularly in the context of assisting clients' animals.
- Exploration of tote animals, including their significance and practical applications in shamanic healing practices.

Educational Objectives

- To provide a foundational understanding of animal guides within shamanic traditions.
- To equip students with practical skills for identifying, connecting with, and utilizing animal guides in holistic healing contexts.
- To foster an academic and practical environment for the application of shamanic principles in contemporary holistic practices.

This workshop is designed to offer a comprehensive, factual, and academic exploration of animal guides in shamanism, emphasizing their practical application in structural, holistic and herbal healing practices.