What Students are saying

"If you are curious about the rituals and tools of the shamans from many traditions and you want to learn from a gifted person who is deeply committed to her practice, Juniper Stokes is an excellent choice. What struck me most in this Introduction to Shamanism course, beyond her depth of wisdom and knowledge, is that she sustains an effortless capacity to empower. It is obvious that she believes we all have something wild and wise within us. Juniper creates a space to nourish this inherent capacity for each person.

Furthermore, she understands the complexity of integrating shamanistic practices into the modern world and carries the gifts she has been taught in a context of mutual respect, acknowledgement and consideration for all who have come before and on whose shoulders these teachings rest. When she knows the source of a teaching, she attributes it to that source, and equally importantly, when she doesn’t know the source, she acknowledges the unknown source with gratitude.

Gratitude is a foundational flavor throughout the training. I learned a lot from this course about journeying, the role of a power animal, how to locate and relate with a power animal and much more. It was an excellent choice for me, and I believe it would be for many people curious about shamanism whether new to the shamanistic path or new to Juniper’s offerings."

—Cit Ananda, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Poet

“Juniper is the BEST!! I can't say enough about Juniper's teaching style. She teaches in a perfectly paced and structured way that aligns all intro teaching elements together in perfect format for both beginners and those more experienced.
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I truly admired her gentle boundary setting in each class as to keep things moving so not to go down too many rabbit holes :) Previous teachers I have worked with unfortunately were not great with this and many trainings turned into what felt like a group therapy session focusing on one or two people's journeys or questions not allowing for us to get deeper into topics being covered.
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She not only teaches the history behind different shamanic practices and styles but covers very important topics as well, such as ethics as a practitioner. She is such a lovely, kind, wise, passionate, and intelligent teacher and healer and I feel more than grateful to have connected with her on my healing path.
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I have been searching for a teacher just like Juniper for years and I am SO happy, I was divinely lead to her. I cannot recommend her enough as a healer and teacher!”
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​— Stacey Downing, Licensed Psychotherapist/MFT, Bend, OR

“Juniper is an amazing teacher and facilitator. She has a deep connection with all of life, but her knowledge of and connection with non-ordinary reality are obviously a fundamental part of her nature and of primary importance to her. She embodies everything she teaches, and just being in her presence is healing.
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In a three-day workshop, my group and I were introduced to the most important aspects of shamanism with ample time to practice journeying and share information with each other, and I don't think she could have created a more coherent group of women. The setting and the organization of the class, combined with Juniper's deep knowledge and loving energy and guidance, were beautifully conducive to absorbing everything that was offered in the most profound sense.
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More than this, she brought an array of healing essences she had created through the alchemy of her love of plants and her partnership with the spirit world, and we were invited to indulge our senses with them. All in all, the workshop was a beautiful immersion in the ways of spirit and the natural world combined, and it opened so many doors.”
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​— Kathy Frank, All Species Reiki Practitioner, WA

"I loved every minute of it! I thought I knew a bit about shamanism, but you took us to another whole planet filled with the gifts of magic, wonder, and purest powerful presence.

I learned so much - and I mean truly learned - that has already helped me in my own inner work, and will significantly empower the work I do to help others. You are a very gifted teacher and guide - truly a wisdom carrier who speaks to heart and mind.”

—Hank W., Blue Heron Rising

“This was my first introduction to Shamanism — it was a wonderful and amazing experience. I didn't know what to expect and had very little knowledge about the journey I was about to take. Juniper was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and a great guide for anyone wanting to explore different realms.”​
— Gina, Registered Nurse

“Juniper is such an incredible teacher. A truly beautiful, spirit who fully embraces her divinity in a deeply authentic way. Juniper's perspective is rich with experience of all things ethereal. She teaches from a place of deep respect for the wisdom of the shaman and for our great Mother Earth. This course was so much more than I imagined it could be. I have so much gratitude for all that she has learned in order to cultivate her container of wisdom to bring benefit to us all.”

— Kelli W., Intuitive Healing Guide

“Completely exceeded all my expectations. This live, online 2 day course was extremely well presented, informative, interesting and engaging. Juniper created a safe space for the group and answered all our questions in detail. I can absolutely 100% recommend this course.

​— Julie D., Qi Gong Teacher

“Juniper’s classes are well thought out and executed. She maintains a calm, reassuring presence as a teacher and guide while helping her students step into their own intuitive power with confidence.”

—Donna Johansen, Herbalist, CA

I really enjoyed the extent of information I gained from this class. From a glimpse into the birth and evolution of shamanism, to enhancing my understanding of the 'clairs', to heart meditations and the progression to journeying, the accumulation of information was fascinating. Thank you for a vitalizing and beautiful experience into the art of intuition and healing, and for providing such a solid base for me to begin building my own journeying practice on.

—Teressa B.

Juniper is a wealth of knowledge that I was so excited to learn from. We journeyed together, we laughed, we cried and we ate plants — all in honor of their spirit and strengthening our connection to them. I also really enjoyed our retreat where we made our own flower tinctures!

—Morgan

“We found the way you normalized the darker aspects of this work refreshing. It’s time to bring that shadow to the light!”

—Sherry G.