Shamanism, the Four Insights and the Beauty Way

The Beauty Way is based on Andean shamanism that teaches a way of life that embodies ethical, moral and spiritual guidelines, emphasizes the importance of our connection to the Divine and the natural environment and introduces techniques to help us connect to the Shamanic path.

The Beauty Way empowers and uplifts us by giving us the chance to choose our reality. It teaches us how to break free from places of disempowerment and fear and gives us the understanding and tools to live a life of beauty.

These wisdom teachings are called the Four Insights. This course will explore the four insights through readings, discussions and shamanic practices.

Insight 1: The way of the HERO. Turn wounds into sources of power and compassion.

  • Transcend your limiting beliefs. Let go of your opinions about right and wrong and good and bad. The practice is non-judgment.

  • Differentiate between suffering and pain and give up suffering. The practice is non- suffering.

  • Let go of the labels you stuck onto yourself. Find your reference point internally: let it no longer be your ego but your divinity. The practice is non-attachment.

  • Perceive loveliness even when there is ugliness. Find the gift from Spirit. Bring beauty to every moment. The practice is the beauty way.

Insight 2: The way of the LUMINOUS WARRIOR. Discover the power of fearlessness.

  • Practice non-violence and approach people and situations with love. The practice is fearlessness.

  • Immerse yourself in the flow of the universe. Let it be. Remain in the moment and enjoy life as an adventurous ride. The skill is non-doing.

  • Have an unwavering commitment to the path you have chosen. The practice is certainty.

  • Do not take part in battles. Believe the best of other people’s words, intentions and actions. The practice is non-engagement.

Insight 3: The way of the SEER. Enter the stillness of your soul.

  • Let go of all preconceived notions and give up all expectations. Become childlike. The practice is beginner’s mind.

  • Recognize the impact of each thought, intention and action and come into harmony with creation. The practice is living consequently.

  • Stop hiding parts of yourself from others. Be and say who you are. The practice is transparency.

  • Be true to your word and recognize its power to create reality. The practice is integrity.

Insight 4: The way of the SAGE. Become one with Spirit.

  • Operate in sacred time. Trust synchronicity. The universe conspires on your behalf. The practice is mastering time.

  • Own the parts of yourself that make you feel uncomfortable and set others free from being responsible for your pain or happiness. The practice is owning your projections.

  • Let go of your “monkey-mind” and get in touch with the Sage within and dream a world of beauty and grace. The practice is no-mind.

  • Embark on a sacred journey. See only opportunities. You are Spirit. Step into your destiny. The practice is indigenous alchemy.

Background reading for this course is available from Amazon.

  • The Four Insights: Wisdom, Power and Grace of the Earthkeepers by Alberto Villoldo

  • The Beauty Way: Ceremonial Shamanism by Laura and Michael Anderson

 Class Details

  • When: 8 Tuesdays:  September 13 through November 1, 2022

  • Time:  7-9pm

  • Location: Conference room at 8435 Keystone Crossing, suite 180.

  • Fee: $249