Talks

Year End Meditation with Isa Gucciardi (Live Stream & In Person)

As the year comes to a close, we have the opportunity to come together reflect back over the last year and set intentions for the coming year. This class is a combination of sitting meditation and guided meditation designed to help you understand the challenges of the past year in more depth and guide you in setting a course forward with purpose and intention.

Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Workshops

Winter Solstice Drum Circle (In Person and Live Stream)

Our drum circles are held four times a year on the solstices and equinoxes. The focus of our circles is on healing for individuals, the community, and the earth. Ours is the longest running drum circle in the San Francisco Bay Area, having started in 1998.

The format for the circle includes calling power, drum circle meditation (or journey), healing circle and closing circle. Please note that this is not a jam or free form drumming (except for the calling of power). We follow an ancient practice of altering consciousness using a repetitive beat. There are no counter beats, harmonies, or melodies.

You do not have to be experienced in drumming or shamanism to attend. If you have a shamanic journey practice, you will be able to journey during the drumming circle, though experience with the shamanic journey is not required. If you are interested in learning more about journeying, you can find information about the Sacred Stream’s Shamanic Journey class here: The Shamanic Journey.

If you have a drum or rattle, please bring it. Some drums and rattles will be available to borrow.

Sunday, December 10, 2023
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Circles for the Earth (Live Stream)

The Circles for the Earth practices were originally established during the devastating California drought that lasted from 2011 to 2016. We naturally understood that the drought was part of the larger issue of climate change affecting the entire globe. When the rains came to California in the winter of 2016, we shifted our focus to bringing these same practices to other areas of the earth that were experiencing the consequences of climate change, pollution, or other negative effects of human activity.

Sunday, January 7, 2024
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pacific

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Fundamentals of Integrated Energy Medicine (Hybrid)

In this class, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of working with the energy of light and sound in the healing environment. Students will learn methods for increasing perception of subtle energies and learn how they are related to physical processes. Counseling professionals will find this methodology useful in working with their clients.

Saturday, January 13 at 9:00 am Pacific (up to 75 minutes)

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Plant Medicine: Preparing and Integrating the Experience (Hybrid)

The millennial age has brought a renewed interest in using psychoactive plants and fungi for therapeutic purposes. Join Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. to explore the use of plants and fungi like Ayahuasca, Psilocybin Mushrooms, San Pedro, and Iboga. This online workshop is designed specifically for those who are working with, considering working with, or simply interested in learning more about psychoactive plants. We will explore different kinds of plants, practices and settings for working with plants, and how to effectively integrate the experience with plant medicine. Counseling professionals will find this course useful for working with their clients.

Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 am Pacific (up to 90 minutes)

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Introduction to Shamanism (Live Stream)

In recent history, the term “shamanism” has been adapted by contemporary societies to refer to the vast knowledge and practices held in indigenous, nature-based cultures. These cultures have existed on the planet since the beginning of humanity. Each shamanic culture has its own unique language and understanding of the origins of the world and the nature of reality. These culturally defining aspects are referred to as “cultural shamanism.” There are also elements of shamanism that are not unique to any one culture, and are in fact common to all shamanic cultures. Applied Shamanism refers to the application of “core” methods of shamanic practice found in all shamanic traditions, with an emphasis on healing and integrity. In this workshop, you will learn about shamanism, Applied Shamanic Practice, and shamanic healing.

Tuesday, January 16
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Pacific (8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Eastern)

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.

Sacred Stream Open House (Live Stream)

The Sacred Stream Open House is an opportunity for you to find out more about the Sacred Stream’s classes, trainings, and certificate programs. Isa Gucciardi, PhD, the Founding Director and lead instructor for the Applied Shamanism, Depth Hypnosis, and Applied Buddhist Psychology Programs will answer your questions directly on this Live Stream event via Zoom. A student services coordinator will also be there to assist with any logistical questions about classes and mapping your course with us. The recording for this Open House will be available for one week after the live meeting.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Pacific (8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern)

Registration and additional information available at sacredstream.org.