Andean Shamanism 10-Month Course in Baltimore, MD

We invite you to step into a sacred journey

Experience personal healing, spiritual remembering, and deep connection to all that surrounds you.

This 10-month in-person course in the Andean Shamanic tradition begins January 25 at The Margaret Cleveland in Ellicott City, MD. Guided by Leslie Lloyd, Kathleen Lester, and Ryan Heller, this immersive experience is designed to awaken the ancient wisdom already alive within you.

What Is Shamanism?

Shamanism is one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions—rooted in indigenous cultures across the globe. At its core, it’s a way of living in reciprocity with all of life—honoring the earth, the waters, the animals, the stars, and the subtle energies that flow through everything.

To walk the shamanic path is to remember that we are not separate. We are the wind. The rhythm. The spark. The grief. The joy. And in honoring all that life brings, we begin to honor our truest selves—the self that existed before language, before conditioning, when we belonged fully to the universe.

What You’ll Learn

This 12-class series is more than a training—it’s a return. You’ll be guided through shamanic practices that reconnect you to nature, spirit, and the intuitive knowing that already lives inside you.

Over the course of ten months, you will:

• Develop a reciprocal relationship with nature
• Connect with spirit allies and animal guides
• Journey to the spirit world for guidance and healing
• Receive traditional Andean rites of initiation
• Become a Mesa Carrier, building your personal healing altar
• Join a community of local and international shamanic practitioners
• Participate in ongoing ceremonies, events, and teachings
• Awaken a deep sense of personal power, peace, and purpose

This path is not simply about learning—it’s about transforming your life.

Course Details

Location: The Margaret Cleveland (Walther Gardens), Baltimore, MD
Schedule: 12 Sunday classes from February 15th to Fall 2026, 2–5 PM
Investment: $1,200 (payment plans available)
Reserve Your Spot: $250 deposit required

Pay your deposit here.
Learn more on The Margaret Cleveland website.

The Schedule

There will be 12 classes held over a period of ten months. All classes are in person at The Margaret Cleveland (Walther Gardens). Classes are one to two Sundays per month from 2 pm to 5 pm. You must be able to attend each class; however, a make-up class can be arranged under certain circumstances.

The Class Dates*

• Sunday, February 15, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, March 8, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, March 29, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, April 19, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, May 3, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, May 31, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, June 14, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, July 12, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, August 2, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, August 23, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, September 20, 2—5 pm
• Sunday, TBD

*ADDITIONAL DATES AND/OR TIMES MAY BE ADDED IF NEEDED

Please reach out to me using the form on this page if you have questions.

Meet Your Guides

Kathleen Lester

Mesa carrier since 2012 and founder of the Animal Reiki Alliance, Kathleen brings deep reverence for the earth and animals as wisdom-keepers. She is a Medical Reiki Master and animal communicator committed to helping others walk in harmony with the natural world.

Leslie Lloyd

A seasoned acupuncturist, life coach, and mesa carrier, Leslie has spent over two decades guiding others toward healing and wholeness. Her grounded presence, intuitive gifts, and loving leadership create a safe space for transformation to unfold.

Ryan Heller

An artist, creative director, and healer, Ryan weaves the visual and healing arts into ceremonial experiences that inspire growth and connection. As a mesa carrier and intuitive guide, he brings creativity and depth to every gathering.

Ready to Begin?

If you feel a pull in your heart—a whisper to come home to yourself—this may be your path. Please fill out the contact form on this page, or place your deposit here to reserve your spot!

Join us. Heal. Remember. Transform.
You don’t need to know exactly why you’re being called. You only need to say yes.