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 2025
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.
2025 dates with facilitator
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Jan 21st Wendy
March 18th Marta
May 20th Madronna
July 15th Shawn
Sept 16th Susanna
Nov 18th Reid
pre-requisite for attendance at the drumming circle is that you already know how to journey.
Online Shamanic Healing Circle via ZOOM​​
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We are meeting online the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm-8:30pm Pacific Time.​
2025 dates with facilitator
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Feb 18th Susanna
April 15th Marta
June 17th Shawn
Aug 19th Alida
Oct 21st Reid
Dec 16th Madronna
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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!
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We may occasionally offer in-person gatherings for cross quarter ceremonies. These will be announced as they are scheduled.