The Edinburgh Shamanic Centre

The Edinburgh Shamanic Centre Re-awakening ancient wisdom in our modern society. The Edinburgh Shamanic Centre was founded in 2003 All our work is offered online or in person.
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Who we are

The Edinburgh Shamanic Centre was established in 2003 by co-founders Claudia Goncalves and Mark Halliday, working deep, doing, creating, and co-creating deep healing work in the community. Passionate about the Shamanic ways of being and living, we work closely and support the community in so many ways and levels. We have a deep commitment to the old ways, teaching the shamanic ways of living from the heart, the ways of harmony, humility, self-empowerment, and treading lightly on our Earth Mother. What inspires us

Our inspiration comes from the examples of indigenous communities all around the world where since the very beginning of human times, they always worked together for the benefit of the whole, working in communion with Spirits to receive and pass on deep spiritual teachings, blessings, and healing for each member of the community. What we do

We offer Year 1, 2, and 3 of Shamanic training, Level 1, 2, and 3 of Feather Stone Energy Healing training, Guided Meditation training, weekly online Shamanic Guided Meditation, Shamanic sessions, Readings, Women's Empowerment, Community events and so much more. We work with people from all backgrounds and from many parts of the world. How we work

Our work is always moved by great joy, a deep sense of responsibility, and deep commitment and service to our Earth Mother and to all her children. With our Shamanic work, we help people manifest their dreams and visions. We help people to empower themselves and find the inner voice of the Great Spirit within. Guided by that inner voice and coming from the heart, one begins to remember who they truly are, and becomes happy, stronger, secure, and confident. With whom we work

We work with people of all races, creeds, and beliefs. People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds come to the Shamanic Centre to find their own inner power and spiritual authority. We help them to find the answers that lies within. Needing empowerment, self-belief, healing, clarity, or direction? All you need to do is contact us. We are here always happy to serve. We serve with humility and great joy in our hearts, supported by our loving Spirit guides. Like you, Claudia and Mark, are also seekers of truth and self-empowerment.

Modules for this Year long training include:• Walking the Shaman’s Path• Introduction to the Medicine Wheel• The Natural...
09/04/2026

Modules for this Year long training include:

• Walking the Shaman’s Path
• Introduction to the Medicine Wheel
• The Natural Movement of Energy in Healing
• The Path of the Spiritual Warrior
• Ceremonies in Nature

The Year 1 course serves as an opportunity to build a strong inner foundation as an individual and establish a profound connection with your personal medicine.

You’ll embark on a transformative journey that nurtures your spiritual growth and empowers you to walk your path with authenticity and purpose.

After the year 1, you can proceed to year 2 and start to share your medicine with others.

Facilitated by Claudia & Mark

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Feather Stone Energy Healing is a transformative and profound healing modality that was birthed by Claudia Goncalves and...
07/04/2026

Feather Stone Energy Healing is a transformative and profound healing modality that was birthed by Claudia Goncalves and Mark Halliday, who are the visionary founders of the Edinburgh Shamanic Centre.

With a deep connection to Spirit and inspired by teachings from South American and North American traditions, Claudia and Mark received this sacred healing modality in 2006 from Spirit.

Our two-day course will guide you through each aspect of this modality and how to be a channel using feather and stone as tools.

Dates in April and June 2026
ps.: those are two separate trainings of Level 1
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This training happening on May 9th is held by both of us Mark & Cláudia. Our past students highly recommend it.The Intui...
02/04/2026

This training happening on May 9th is held by both of us Mark & Cláudia.

Our past students highly recommend it.

The Intuitive Guided Meditation Training is where you will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and inner growth.

Our approach to guided meditation is rooted in nurturing and supporting life in the 21st century.

We recognize the demands of modern life, with families, jobs, and busy lifestyles.

Just as we have physical senses, we also possess five corresponding internal senses and beyond.

Our training guides you in developing and refining these internal senses, allowing you to navigate the realms of intuition, energy, and expanded consciousness.

Through this practice, you can access deeper insights, connect with your true self, and create a foundation for personal healing and growth.

Whether you are seeking self-healing or aspire to work with others in your community, our training provides a safe and supportive space to develop and share your intuitive gifts.

You will learn effective techniques to facilitate healing for yourself and those around you, empowering you to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Join us on this transformative journey.

No prior experience required.

Any questions message us 🤍

Every friday we meet online to meditate. 🌿 Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or a deeper connection...
28/03/2026

Every friday we meet online to meditate. 🌿

Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or a deeper connection to your inner self, this meditation group welcomes all with open arms.

Regardless of your background or beliefs, you’ll find a supportive community that embraces diversity and encourages personal exploration.

Join us on this transformative journey of self-discovery and experience the profound benefits of meditation. Let us guide you on a path of inner peace, spiritual growth, and authentic connection.

All are warmly invited to be a part of this empowering weekly meditation group.

Facilitated by Mark Halliday

Every Friday - from Feb to Nov

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Via Zoom - UK time

Exchange: £5.50

Link to book in the shamanic centre website & comments below.

20/03/2026

In Eda’s own words:

“Since I started my pilgrimage to the British Isles I have learned a more refined Mother Earth Wisdom, specifically related to Scotland and ancient Celtic Culture. I can sense the weaving of ancient ways of feminine wisdom which comes from indigenous roots here. This is a crucial moment where my own indigenous experience can help women reconnect with their own roots and bring their wisdom back. The Universe has brought me out here to play a certain role, helping me draw visions that unveil more intricate knowledge the women here hold but have forgotten.”

Her presence here is medicine, not just for individuals, but for the land, for the collective, and for the generations of women reclaiming their intuition, their voice, and their connection to purpose. She carries an unbroken thread, a living connection to her ancestors, her land, her plants, her ceremonies, her cosmology. A thread that many here in the British Isles have spent lifetimes searching for.

Grandmother Eda is meant to be here again. And autumn 2026, we want to welcome her back. Not just for one or two retreats, but for a full Month of workshops, gatherings, ceremonies, and community healing.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/helpusbringindigemousgrandmotheredatoscotland

We are calling anyone and everyone who feel called to support this mission connected to the awareness that we are existi...
15/03/2026

We are calling anyone and everyone who feel called to support this mission connected to the awareness that we are existing in pivotal times of collective change.

This is sacred activism to support new ways of expansion, sustaining ourselves and taking action in these times of global unravelling and systems collapse.

Eda’s arrival has activated and propelled this remembering and transformation before and we would love to welcome her back.

Her presence here will support the land and all of us.

We would appreciate you joining in this movement 🌀🌎

Link in comments with detailed info and how to donate 💙

11/03/2026

We humans are just like stones, not one like another and shaped by the forces of nature 🔥 🪨 💧

Stones are far more than just rocks: they are living records of the earth’s history, each carrying its own unique frequency and spiritual energy. 🪨🌍

In this clip, Mark explores how shamanic practitioners have long understood stones as sentient beings, holding wisdom, memory, and healing power that we can learn to tune into.

Whether you’re drawn to a smooth river stone or a raw crystal, that pull is no accident. The stone is choosing you too. 💚

Want to go deeper? Our shamanic training courses are open now: link in bio.

07/03/2026

A snipped from Claudia’s teaching on the role of the spirit world. ♾️

Our next year is starting on 28 & 29 of March, 2026.

Message us with any questions you have

Our first module is called “Walking The Shaman’s Path”:

By exploring and embracing different realities, the shamanic healer gains the ability to traverse between realms, bringing forth the gift of healing for themselves and their community.

This mastery of interdimensional travel allows for the identification of allies and powers that can aid in both healing and everyday life.

Many lives have been transformed after embarking on this training
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📍Recanto do Beija-Flor, Chapada dos VeadeirosDuring our retreat, I was asked to apply Rapé to Pajé Mana Madha:  a gestur...
17/02/2026

📍Recanto do Beija-Flor, Chapada dos Veadeiros

During our retreat, I was asked to apply Rapé to Pajé Mana Madha: a gesture of deep trust and mutual respect.

I have known Mana for nearly 10 years, and throughout that time we have built a relationship grounded in integrity, shared purpose, and reverence for the work we each carry in our respective worlds.

The respect between us is genuine and profound.
This was more than a ritual act ~ it was a moment of alignment, humility, and shared prayer.

Grateful for the path and the bridges built between worlds.

With hearts overflowing with gratitude to the Yawanawa and Madha delegation who travelled from the very edge of the Amaz...
13/02/2026

With hearts overflowing with gratitude to the Yawanawa and Madha delegation who travelled from the very edge of the Amazon to be with us at Recanto do Beija Flor: our Hummingbird Home.

Despite floods and many challenges along the way, they arrived and held us in sacred ceremony for a truly unforgettable week. They shared their ancestral wisdom, touched our hearts so deeply, and inspired us beyond belief.

The retreat was life-changing and profoundly transformative.

There is something so special about sitting in ayahuasca ceremony here in Brazil - a land that holds this sacred medicine in such reverence and love. We felt supported by the forest, the lineage, and the spirit of the land itself.

After giving so much to our group, they continued their journey to the South of Brazil to hold yet another community.

Such dedication. Such generosity. Such service.

A deep and heartfelt thank you as well to the nine beautiful participants who travelled from different parts of the world to be with us.

Your openness, courage, and willingness to go deep created such a strong and loving field. Practicing voice work together was truly formidable -powerful, moving, and unforgettable. The harmony, the vulnerability, the collective strength… it was pure medicine in itself.

We are already looking forward to welcoming the delegation again for our next retreat in February 2027.
Dates will be confirmed soon, but we will likely begin around the Full Moon, as the lunar energies support this work so beautifully.

If you feel called to join us in Brazil next year, please contact Claudia for more information.

With deep respect, love, and gratitude.
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Sacred moments captured at Recanto do Beija-FlorClaudia Gonçalves being painted by medicine woman Radhusa and Pajé Mana ...
12/02/2026

Sacred moments captured at Recanto do Beija-Flor

Claudia Gonçalves being painted by medicine woman Radhusa and Pajé Mana Madha. Each line, each symbol, applied with intention, prayer, and ancestral wisdom.

After the painting was complete, Mana’ sang, his voice carrying ancient melodies that open the heart and call in the spirit world. The song sealed the moment, blessing the body, the spirit, and the path ahead.

For the Madha and the Yawanawa people, body painting is far more than art. It is ceremony. It is celebration. It is a sacred act of beautifying the self to enter the spirit world with reverence and strength. The designs are living symbols of protection, connection, and identity - linking the individual to the forest, the ancestors, and the unseen realms.
To be painted is to be honoured. To be sung over is to be held in spirit.

A moment of beauty, culture, and deep spiritual connection

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