Alida Birch is a teacher of shamanism and spiritual healing in Eugene Oregon, offering introductory and advanced trainings in the shamanic journey, shamanic healing, and soul retrieval.. Trained in soul retrieval by Sandra Ingerman and certified in shamanic counseling by Michael Harner, Alida assists her clients to heal the past and to create a life of joy. She received her shamanic initiation in the 1980's, has facilitated thousands of soul retrievals, and has been training others for three decades. Her first book, The Co-Creation Handbook: A Shamanic Guide to Manifesting a Better World & a More Joyful Life, is now available as a paperback, e-book, and audiobook.
Hearth of the Dancing Drum Shamanic
Journey & Healing Circles 2026
Welcome!
Beginning in 2025, we are offering an online journey circle and an online healing circle. Read below to find dates for each.
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We are the Hearth of the Dancing Drum. We have been meeting continuously since 1992 in Eugene Oregon.
We are affiliated with the International Assembly of Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards.
Everyone is welcome!

Online Shamanic Journey Circle via ZOOM
We are meeting online the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm-8:30pm Pacific Time.
2026 dates with facilitator
Jan 20th Wendy
March 17th Marta
May 19th Madronna
July 21st Shawn
Sept 15th Susanna
Nov 17th Reid
pre-requisite for attendance at the drumming circle is that you already know how to journey.

Online Shamanic Healing Circle via ZOOM
We are meeting online the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm-8:30pm Pacific Time.
2026 dates with facilitator
Feb 17th Alida
April 21st Marta
June 16th Shawn
Aug 18th Susanna
Oct 20th Reid
Dec 15th Madronna
pre-requisite for attendance at healing circles is a willingness to be supportive of those requesting healing. We no longer accept calls to reserve a healing. You do not need permission from anyone to attend. Simply show up and be welcomed!
We may occasionally offer in-person gatherings for cross quarter ceremonies. These will be announced as they are scheduled.