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On Saturday, October 20th 7 people who participate in ISA shamanic circles decided to offer a second public performance, called “The Plasmic Portal” in Tucson, Arizona.  Each person felt called to participate, even if/when she/he was called to do something publicly that pushed their personal boundaries.  Each “performance” was a conscious enactment of an aspect […]

Recently ISA Practitioners gathered to journey and reflect on how ISA is growing and evolving. We began by lighting candles that represented each practitioner and the light we carry with us in all of our work. Then Celia Blackwood called in all the directions and asked that our spirit guides be present. This is really

Some of us at ISA have felt, once again, the call from our Spirits to share ourselves in a theatrical way.  We have been asked to make aspects of the Shamanic path visible through Performance and Ceremony for modern people in our evolving world.  We are doing this on Saturday, October 20 at 7pm in

Recently, ISA (Institute for the Shamanic Arts) gathered on a magical and glittering golden day to welcome in Autumn. Rubber duckies were lined up (some kept falling over but they tried their best) awaiting divination. On the bottom of each duck, Quynn Red Mountain had written meaningful words. Participants had the thrill of choosing a

Picture this scene: It’s early evening.  As you walk up some steps onto a porch, you notice the the sun is glinting with a rosy light. You feel anticipation and  you wonder what the evening will be like. When you enter the charming house, you are welcomed and invited to find a pillow to sit

Yesterday evening, a group of adventurous journeyers gathered at dusk in the Rillito River wash. Relaxing into our circle, we quietly awaited the arrival of Tucson’s famous shamanic flyers of the night – our own Rillito River bats! We journeyed to the drum and asked for messages from Bat. In various tribal, shamanic cultures, Bat

Our shamanic journey circle on Sunday focused on -rethinking and re-generating and re-joicing ourselves.  This was the first Sunday after the close of our most recent Mercury Retrograde experience, and so an idea came to me for the focus of our two shamanic journeys.  Each week, I ask for our intentions and tools to be revealed,

As shadows lengthened across the saguaros and sunlit clouds gathered above us, six journeyers hiked into Sabino canyon. Herbalist and plant whisperer Darcey Blue led the way. As we traversed a rocky, narrow trail above mature cottonwood trees and willows, we could see and hear the water flowing below. Our recent monsoon rains have brought

As I prepared to move some boxes of books recently, I found the book “Where the Spirits Ride the Wind” by Felicitas D. Goodman .  A note card, written maybe 10 years ago, fell out. In my own writing I read, ”Right Hand above Left, standing. Sounds Came… A sea of ants was coming toward

A little over a week ago, a friend of ISA ended up in the hospital. Suddenly a wave of concern, worry, sadness and confusion washed over this community.  During this last week, many people, in person and far away, prayed for our friend’s revival.  We worried together, talked together, and as we watched our friend come

Last night, 5 spirit travelers joined together to create rhythm for the four elements.   The five called on Romanian, Irish, Punjabi, Native American and African ancestors to help them.  Two humans had drumming experience.  Three had never drummed before. They intuitively connected with Earth, then Air, Fire, and finally Water, and below are some quotes

A young girl disappeared from her home recently in Tucson, Arizona. This affects our community of Tucson.  It affects our shamanic community. On, May 28, The Institute for Shamanic Arts (I.S.A.) held a prayer circle to send love and light to Isabel, who has been missing since April 21. English poet, John Donne, said the

February, March, April…now May. Time in Tucson to prepare for the heat and strong sun.  ISA has hosted a series of shamanic journey circles in various parks around central Tucson, including Fort Lowell, Himmel, Limberlost and Reid parks.  Each was lovely and brought much wisdom.  We journeyed with Hawk, Water, Ground Squirrel and Tree Shade.  We also

In Tucson, Arizona, the home of the Institute for the Shamanic Arts, February is the month when winter fades and spring arrives. Flowers begin to bloom. Temps begin to rise. Nights are perfect. It is time to be outside! After our two weeks of connecting with Star People energies in early February, we have recently

We Humans were asked to be open to connecting with energies from the “Stars”.  A message that recently came through to Quynn was “You need help. We want to help you, but you must be open, direct your energy, and ask. We love you so. We are one.” As shamanic practitioners we have become familiar with the feeling of

My name is Elisabeth Black. Recently, I presented myself most respectfully to the Star Beings and said the following: “I offer myself as a conduit for Star Messages that want to be brought forth to others.” I looked in my heart and knew I was ready to do this. Not only was I ready, but

Welcome to the 2012 Earth and Sky People Congress in Tucson, AZ Hosted by the Institute for the Shamanic Arts  We think we know about the vast subject of ET/Star//Light/Interdimensional Beings and their past, present and future connection with Humanity.  It is time to expand our awareness and listen because messages are being sent to

“Listening to the wind holds value. The trees want to share their knowledge. We are not crazy when we hear voices. We are bringing the strengths of the past into the present. The future is in our hands.” Quynn Red Mountain “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently

Every February, Tucson hosts The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. About 50,000 visitors flock to Tucson to barter, collect priceless crystals, buy stock for their own enterprises, purchase delights, and exhibit gems and minerals from all over the world. We are surrounded by the high vibrational energies of thousands upon thousands of crystals. These are

BE LIGHT! Winter Solstice 2011 in Tucson, AZ.  Join us at 19 E Toole Ave, just west of Solar Culture Gallery.  6:30 pm. As the year 2012 approaches, luminous energetic vibrations from higher realms and multidimensional beings are streaming toward Earth.  Now is the time to activate our Merkaba* Light Body in a safe and

 Everyone is looking to improve their health.  “Health” includes physical, mental, spiritual, humor, emotional and psychic balance. In these times we need access to as many skilled Healing Practitioners as possible. Those who are “Hallow Bones” for Spirit.  Those who use their natural gifts to help themselves and others do their own sacred ‘healing’.  To this end,  it

CRACKING OPEN-A SHAMANIC EVOCATION November 26, 2011 6:30-8:30 $7-$13 (a spirit-guided sliding scale; ask within to divine your ticket offering) at Future’s Antiquity Gallery, 19 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ We look forward to seeing you there tonight!

Cracking Open-A Shamanic Evocation What will be revealed? “Cracking open” is a process of bringing forth new aspects of who you are or who you are meant to be. It is not a solitary process.  In fact, it is a mystical communion with Spirit Beings. Now you are being given the opportunity to share in

  CRACKING OPEN-A SHAMANIC EVOCATION November 26, 2011 6:30-8:30 $7-$13 (a spirit-guided sliding scale; ask within to divine your ticket offering) at Future’s Antiquity Gallery, 19 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ The cast and crew is shamanically preparing for a night of energy, consciousness moving, and magic.                Around us the music soars, we twist and

  On Friday, Oct. 28, the eloquent and very talented storyteller, Fetish Dragonfire (practitioner Patricia Bowne), gathered together other superb storytellers for a fun filled night.  Here is what Fetish reported about the event: Ancestor Night: A storytelling circle to share family and/or cultural, spooky stories. Lots of fun, tasty treats and true ghost stories.

The exciting and spectacular news is that our shamanic evocation performance of Cracking Open is happening very, very soon! In fact, it will be November 26, from 6:30-8:30. Many fascinating, magical, sumptuous, balancing, and fruitful developments have been taking place! One preparation happened recently when Cracking Open-Individual Sessions occurred. The spirit energies of …. “The