Welcome to LightSong Shamanic School

Jan Engels-Smith is a master of transformation.  Through decades of experience as a master teacher and shamanic practitioner, she has captured the essence of change and well-being.

At LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine, students learn tools for self-discovery and non-traditional healing modalities. We offer a full, healthy curriculum that is designed to empower and bring forth the highest potential in each student seeking spiritual growth or to become an advanced shamanic healer. We are deeply involved in creating community throughout the world and are located in Portland, Oregon. LightSong is dedicated to enriching this community and promoting well being and harmony through the exploration of shamanism practices and energy healing.

The decision to seek spiritual growth and development is confirmation of a longing inside that often surfaces from within. If you are curious about shamanism and energy medicine this is the place for you. If your dream is to become a shaman this is also the place for you. We offer basic shaman classes and/or Internship, Masters and Doctoral programs for advanced shamanic practitioner training. Shamanic study is among the most ancient traditions and we are pleased to offer shamanic healing training to modern day students.

21st century shamanism and energy medicine offers unique opportunities for your personal growth. Combined with shamanic studies LightSong takes the student on a soul journey of deep introspection and personal healing. Ancient teachings of shamanic healing understands that all illnesses have a spiritual and energetic component that impacts the soul. Through shamanic rituals and advanced methods such as soul retrieval training, you will be able to promote energy healing on a deeper level for both yourself and others.

Our shaman classes are classified in categories that include core studies, advanced classes, electives, and assistance training. Courses are varied and include shamanic journey drumming, basic shamanic journey skills, telepathic communication, Reiki, sound healing, shamanic healing techniques, and much more. Whether your interest lies in shamanic journeying, shamanic drumming, sound healing, Reiki training or being good stewards of the Earth, our courses and shamanism workshops can help you to reach your highest potential on your path.

Our Mission Statement

LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine is dedicated to the cultivation of thriving communities through the exploration and practice of shamanism and alternative energy medicine.

What our community members say…

“Dear Jan, I want to thank you for offering the class focusing the mind, I missed one and feel it was a loss. Every class had a special gift for each of us attending. What I have found is with my daily practice I am peaceful, there is a serenity in my daily life, joy has taken the place of fear and anxiety. Just a few days ago I didn’t take time to meditate and I found I had lost the simple pleasure of just being alive I was full of fear and anxiety, that was what I my whole life was dominated by until these past several months. Each class I take through LightSong School of Shamanic Studies, I become increasingly more connected to my true self. I’m really excited about the changes that continue to occur within myself and then my outward life is affected and changes to, it all goes together like a beautiful spiral dance.”

Joy

“Jan, I always had a background belief that experiences of higher consciousness or spiritual bliss or quieted mind happen almost randomly with only the vaguest connection to effort, as if these moments were granted upon you through some inexplicable, non-duplicatable lineup of factors. The Focus Your Mind class made me see how childish that viewpoint is, and how you don’t have to wait–at the mercy of forces other than yourself–for the extraordinary to occur. You can, in one moment, focus enough attention to change everything. Thank you for this class! My only wish is that it was ongoing.”

R.D.

“The Ascension class has been the most profound, life-changing class I have ever taken. You leave every class with new information and practiced techniques that can be immediately applied to your day-to-day life to be happier, healthier, and accelerate your spiritual growth. Jan has masterfully blended original information from her own spiritual work with the consistent messages of spiritual evolution coming through many channels during this time of great change. The Ascension class has been the most profound, life-changing class I have ever taken. You leave every class with new information and practiced techniques that can be immediately applied to your day-to-day life to be happier, healthier, and accelerate your spiritual growth. Jan has masterfully blended original information from her own spiritual work with the consistent messages of spiritual evolution coming through many channels during this time of great change. Add to that Jan’s decades-long experience in core shamanism, and this all happens in a strong, energetic, spirit-led environment that is real and tangible.”

Marty Nelson

The year-long ascension class was pivotal for guiding me to bring about profound growth in my life. I connected with my true self in a way that is sustainable and has brought me to a new level of awareness and a higher vibration of living. The experience in tandem with the level 2 class brought me through highs and lows and helped me to ascend into a space of being where I am in a state of stable and continual appreciation wholly unlike any degree I have experienced before.”

Kym

“I want to send you a big electric hug for all the teaching you have shared with me over the years. What little I have learned so far has been an immeasurable help in the past few busy weeks at work (and life in general). Thank you for all you have done for me and all you are doing for all of us."

Ryan

“The Ascension class has provided me with a rich catalyst for focusing on my expansion/ascension. My perspective on what this means and how to live it has refined and I feel an ownership of this process. The class is always completely enjoyable and I love the journeys, the information, and the support of the group. Thank you for an invaluable class!”

Ruth Greenberg