Korean Shamanism & Ancestral Ritual (London, UK)
Join Helena Soholm for an in-person workshop exploring Muism, the ancient practice of Korean shamanism, through the practice of a powerful ancestral healing ceremony.
Location:
The College of Psychic Studies
16 Queensberry Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2EB, United Kingdom
Soul Initiation at Omega Institute (Rhinebeck, NY)
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Soul Initiation at Omega Intitute
Illuminate Retreat 2027 (South Korea)
Dear Soul Friends,
I'm excited to announce the dates of the next Illuminate Retreat in South Korea.
Date: October 14-18, 2027
Location: Pilbong Cultural Village, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
We will be staying at a beautiful Hanok (traditional Korean house) complex and offer an all-night shamanic ceremony beneath the full moon.
Two distinguished masters of traditional Korean music will accompany us during the ceremony.
Professor Kim Dong-Won and Pansori Singer, Bae Il-Dong.
Pansori is a traditional Korean musical storytelling art form. It features a single vocalist (sorikkun) who sings and narrates a lengthy epic story, accompanied only by a single drummer (gosu). Often referred to as "Korean folk opera", it is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that blends expressive singing, dramatic gestures, and rhythmic drumming.
The retreat will provide cultural experiences of healthy regional cuisine of Jeolla Province as well as nature excursions.
Registration and other details will be announced in the fall.
Soul Initiation at Omega Institute (Rhinebeck, NY)
Registration for Soul Initiation Workshop at Omega Institute is now open.
Soul Initiation at Omega Intitute
Soul Initiation: A two-day workshop to awaken ancestral & divine energy (Blaine, WA)
Initiation rituals and ceremonies have been a part of the human story for thousands of years. Our ancestors developed and implemented powerful rituals to prepare people for adulthood so that they can adequately navigate the challenges of life and discover their calling and place in the world.
Initiation has also been a way for people to gain access to esoteric knowledge systems designed for those entering paths of devotion and service to spirit. With initiations into higher knowledge and wisdom, these individuals served as priests/priestesses, prophets, shamans, and oracles, guiding their tribes and communities toward a path of alignment and balance.
In today's complex world, initiation into higher wisdom can be the answer to our collective healing and change.
During the two-day retreat, Helena will assist participants initiate to the energy of their ancestors and soul. The connection to ancestral wisdom is critical to solve the major global issues and to be able to transition to the next level of our evolution. Soul initiation is necessary in order to be whole in our body, mind, and spirit. By utilizing the technology of indigenous and traditional ways of being in the world, participants will gain tools for how to thrive in connection to self, others, and divine energies.
Helena Soholm, a transpersonal psychologist and Korean shaman, has been studying and researching initiation rituals of ancient and indigenous cultures throughout her career as a theologian, mental health professional, and shaman. During the last 20+ years, she has been working towards creating experiential programs that support the healing and growth process of people navigating the complexities of technologically advanced societies.
This event is open to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths.
First Day: Ancestral Initiation. Open to all people (adults 18+)
Second Day: Divine Initiation. Open to those who have participated in Helena's past events including the first day of this workshop.
*A light snack and tea will be provided throughout the two days. Lodging and meals are not included.
Illuminate Retreat 2025 (Denmark)
This event in Ry, Denmark will be the inaugural celebration of the Illuminate series intended to bring light into the world.
Ancestral & Womb Healing Workshop (Bellingham, WA)
Korean Shaman, Helena Soholm, is offering a workshop on Ancestral and Womb Healing. This shamanic workshop will focus on healing the ancestral line, including womb work (using guided imagery) to shift the unhealthy energetic dynamics in the family system.
This event is open to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths. We will focus on helping participants connect to their own ancestral lineage to support their spiritual growth and healing.
*A light snack and tea will be provided.
Ancestral & Womb Healing Workshop (Bow, WA)
Korean Shaman, Helena Soholm, is offering a workshop on Ancestral and Womb Healing. This shamanic workshop will focus on healing the ancestral line, including womb work (using guided imagery) to shift the unhealthy energetic dynamics in the family system.
This event is open to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths. We will focus on helping participants connect to their own ancestral lineage to support their spiritual growth and healing.
*There is a cafe on site (Persimmon Bistro), where participants can arrive early for coffee/tea and lunch.
Korea Pilgrimage 2024 (South Korea)
I'll be leading another pilgrimage to S. Korea this coming fall. The purpose is to learn about and experience the indigenous spirituality of Korea. If you are interested, please send an email to shamanhelena@gmail.com. I will schedule Zoom informational sessions to provide details.
This pilgrimage is open to individuals of all cultural backgrounds. However, preference will be given to applicants of Korean heritage.
Dates: October 11 to October 15, 2024
~ ONLY FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE ~
I look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you!
Ancestral Honoring Ceremony & Workshop (Bellingham, WA)
A Korean "Mudang" (Helena Soholm) is offering an ancestral ceremony for connection. This shamanic ceremony is open to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths. We will focus on helping participants connect to their own ancestral lineage to support their spiritual growth and healing.
We will learn rituals for healing generational trauma and connecting to the gifts of our personal and cultural lineages. We will share beautiful music and send prayers to the ancestors for individual and collective healing. Wounds of colonialization and other ancestral traumas will be addressed during the ceremony so that all those who have been affected by our world's colonial past can begin to heal and transform suffering into positive energy for the future.
We will offer the ceremony in the morning. The afternoon will be spent discussing our experiences from the ceremony as well as learning specific tools for ancestral connection.
Tickets: $180 *Lunch, tea, and coffee are included.
Korean Shamanic Ceremony to Honor the Ancestors (Copenhagen, DK)
A Korean "Mudang" (Helena Soholm) and a traditional Korean musician (Dong-Won Kim) are offering an ancestral ceremony for connection. This shamanic ceremony is open to people of all backgrounds and spiritual paths. We will focus on helping participants connect to their own ancestral lineage to support their spiritual growth and healing.
Anyone interested in learning about the Korean indigenous practices are welcome to attend. We will share beautiful traditional Korean music and send prayers to the ancestors for individual and collective healing. Wounds of colonialization and other ancestral traumas will be addressed during the ceremony so that all those who have been affected by our world's colonial past can begin to heal and transform suffering into positive energy for the future.
This event will be conducted in English.
Tickets: $90
Winter Solstice 2022 Ceremony (Zoom Gathering)
This year’s gathering will take place in the majestic mountains of the Pacific Northwest (via Zoom). Helena will be offering a shamanic ceremony to the mountain spirits in her home region in America. She will connect with the energies of this beautiful land and send prayers for modern shamans and healers from around the world. The intention of this ceremony is to support anyone interested in raising and expanding their consciousness.
Tickets: $45
Decolonization Chat with a Sámi Historian
Anna is a Sámi historian with her roots from a Sámi family that was relocated from the area of Arsjogk in Northeastern part of the Kola Peninsula, Eastern Sápmi. She conducted research in the Sámi communities on the forced resettlements of her people from their traditional territories. Later, she studied experiences of several generations of the Kola Sámi people who resided at the boarding schools.
We are extremely lucky to be in sacred space with this beautiful person. Please consider coming to hear Anna's journey as an indigenous scholar!
Tickets: $20
Decolonization Chat with an Inuit Shaman
This Fall, I will host two special talks with indigenous women from Greenland and Norway. First interview is with an Inuit shaman (Angakoq) from Nuuk, Greenland. I met Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq Kristiansen during my recent trip to Nuuk. She comes from a long matriarchal line of healers and will share her story of Decolonization. We are extremely lucky to be in sacred space with this beautiful person. Please consider coming to hear Aviaja's remarkable journey!
Tickets: $20