Date 26 June - 28 June 2026
Class times:
Friday 17-21
Saturday 10-18
Sunday 10-16
Price members 1600,- non-members 2500,-
For registration details, scroll all the way down.
A deeper connection to the directions – an in-depth course
This in-depth course takes you another step further – into an understanding of the seven sacred directions as they are expressed in both Norse and Sámi shamanism.
The seven directions – East, South, West, North, the Creative Force, Mother Earth and the Heart – form a living medicine wheel that holds every movement of life.
Through them we find balance between body, mind and spirit, and learn to stand steady in our own centre – in the heart, where all the directions meet.
The course alternates between theory, drum journeys, song, sharing and small ceremonies.
Each direction is explored through mythology, symbolism and personal experience, accompanied by a simple song for that direction, which helps us anchor the experience in the body.
The course has two aims:
– to convey the spiritual and mythological meaning of the directions as they appear in Norse and Sámi shamanism
– to give participants their own experience of the directions as living forces and balancing principles in life
Participants can choose whether to follow the Sámi or the Norse model through the course. The two traditions mirror each other in form and structure, but express different cultural and mythological roots.
Along the way you have the chance to go deeper into your own encounter with the winds, the light, the darkness and the stillness of the heart.
The course is held in a safe setting, with time for sharing, reflection and integration.
We recommend bringing a drum and an open mind. If you do not have a drum, we have a few loan drums to share out.
Course leader Gunnar Steinholm is an experienced presiding leader trained by the Shamanic Association of Norway, where he will now lead an in-depth course in the directions. With a background from the armed forces and from teaching, he brings valuable experience and insight to his courses.
Besides leading courses, Gunnar is also known for making shamanic drums, an important part of shamanic practice. His work with healing and his Sámi roots give him a deep understanding of the traditional practices that shamanism rests on.
Gunnar is also trained as a hypnotherapist and has foundation studies in psychology, which further enriches his approach to shamanic work. His combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge makes him an inspiring leader for the participants on the course.
Do bring your own drum and a willingness to listen – both inwards and outwards.
Registration
Price members 1600,-
Price non-members 2500,-
Membership is free, but you must withdraw from any other religious community. You can apply for membership here https://www.sjamanforbundet.no/innmelding
To register, send an email to sfnordnorge@gmail.com with "fordypningskurs Harstad" in the subject field. We need your name, phone number and email address.
Any questions can be directed to Gunnar on tel. 488 66 670.
Limited number of places
You secure your place by paying a deposit of 500,- by 01 June 2026 to account number 4612 14 23502 at Sparebank1 Nord-Norge.
Cancellation after that date does not give a refund of the deposit. Only the deposit secures your place. This course has no overnight accommodation, and participants must bring their own packed lunch.
The course is supported by Studieforbundet kultur og tradisjon
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