Here is the 2026 Shamanic Drum and Journey Circle schedule. Mikkal and the Circle of Elders of the Crows Nest Center of Shamanic Studies are excited that an Elder of the community will lead each shamanic drum circle.

We will meet in 2026 on the following dates:

February 15th, 4:30 – 6:30 at Beyond Zen Yoga Studio in Granger, IN
March 15th 4:30 – 6:30 at Beyond Zen Yoga Studio in Granger, IN
April 19th, 5-7 pm Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
May 17th, 5-7 pm, Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
June 21st, 5-7 pm Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
July 19th 5-7pm Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
August 16th 5-7pm Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
September 20st 5-7pm Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
October 18th, 5-7 pm, Niles, MI (address will be provided with RSVP)
There will not be a circle in November or December. We will begin again in January at Beyond Zen Yoga Studio located in Granger, IN.

Location: Will be provided with RSVP confirmation.

What to Bring: Loose-fitting clothing, a mat to lie on (for Niles location only), your drum, hand pan, and/or rattle, a journal and a pen, and water.

Donation: Unlike workshops, there is no charge for the Drum Circle gatherings nor for the Medicine Sweats that will sometimes be offered with them. We do ask you offer a donation to help pay for the facilities.

Registration: Please RSVP as space is limited. For RSVP and questions, please email admin@crowsnestshamanism.com. You will receive a response within 48 hours.

Here is a video by Aion Farvahar, which explains the shamanic journey process. This may be helpful if this experience is new to you.