THE WORLD’S LEADING SCHOOL FOR
SHAMANIC ENERGY MEDICINE

Are you longing to come home to yourself?

From wounds to wisdom to wholeness.

Co-create with Great Spirit and
Dream Your World Into Being

10-month experiential path into healing arts, ceremony and into your own becoming. 

It’s time to awaken your medicine

From wounds to wisdom to wholeness.
Co-create with Great Spirit and
Dream Your World Into Being

Become a Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner through a training that unites ancient shamanic wisdom with modern science

A Long Time Ago, We All Sat Around a Fire…

and the Great Mother Earth beckoned us to bring our sacred medicine our songs, visions, and ceremonies into a world that is forgetting.
She called us to go on an epic journey of healing and discovery to bring what lives within us forward with courage and reverence.
Isn’t it finally time for you to claim what has always been yours?

Your Hero’s Journey into
Emotional & Spiritual Maturity

THE MEDICINE WHEEL
A map through the four archetypal powers of the universe for an awakened and generous self.

Stemming from ancestral wisdom, this map will guide you into profound and transformational experiences for deeper communion with all beings.

True healing is more than a technique.
The Path begins with you.

A 10-MONTH EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM

STEP 1: PERSONAL PATH

Heal

“I am ready for a metamorphosis”

For those seeking personal transformation.

  • Find deep healing
  • Feel emotionally free
  • Live more from your body and soul
  • Connect to your life purpose
  • Turn your wounds into strengths

Duration: 5 Months

Start: SEP. 2026

STEP 2: PRACTITIONER PATH

Embody

“I feel called to serve others on their path”

For those called to guide, heal or support others.

  • Master Advanced healing techniques
  • Hold space for real transformation
  • Practice on real clients, guided every step
  • Practitioner Certificate

Duration: 5 Months

Start: MAR. 2027

Most students choose to walk both paths:
One to change your life, the other to support others.

“Wow, this is it.” I found the path.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

It was like a lightning came down through me into my depth. Today I bring these ancient methods of healing into my work with my clients.

– Petra Kiselyova

This is my Life’s work 

After 40+ years of dedicated exploration, substantial investment, and global study, I present to you the culmination of my life’s work.

This program is an embodiment of my whole heart and soul, distilled for the courageous souls to carry the torch forward for generations to come. 

It is my gift to you. 

– Alberto Villoldo 

The Three Pillars of this Path

Along this 10 month initiatory journey, we will weave together three important pillars for integrated embodiment. 

Transmissions of ancient shamanic ceremonies, rites of passages, and rituals for deep healing and growth

Teachers and peers along the journey for support and guidance via weekly live calls and a private community platform

Transpersonal approach to healing and human potential by balancing ancient wisdom and Western science within the context of our modern times.

Your Body Has a Memory Older Than Your Mind

The Luminous Energy Field is the layer where your wounds, your patterns, and your gifts are stored. Working with it directly is the foundation of this training — for your own healing, or for guiding others.

All of You is Welcome

Every student who walks this path joins a living community with one shared intention: to heal and to remember.
A place where radical compassion is the foundation, your journey is witnessed, and the courage of one inspires the healing of all.

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Is this training right for you?

Do you have questions regarding our advanced training? Are you wondering if you have the skillset to take part? Not sure how to implement it into your holistic practice? Schedule a call with one of the The Four Winds Academic Advisors, who are happy to guide you and to answer any questions.

Fabian Merkle

Fabian is devoted to the path of shamanic transformation and empowering others to reclaim clarity, purpose, and inner power as a passionate guide and coach. After leaving the finance world he spent 3 years immersed in yogic sciences under Sadhguru, and helped bring spiritual teachings to global audiences through Younity.

Veronika Zackova

For 20 years, Veronika has combined psychotherapy and shamanic methods, helping clients heal, find harmony, and thrive. After completing the Online Training, she now pursues advanced training in our Master’s Circle training. Her joy are her two little children and learning from native wisdom-keepers.

Holly Rose

Holly has spent over thirty years exploring both her inner and outer world developing a very full “tool box” of experiential knowledge and education within the shamanic healing arts and personal development world. She’s always learning from Spirit as she continues her path of healing and transformation.

Steffen Büffel

At the peak of his career as a corporate consultant, Steffen faced a profound crisis. He embarked on a healing journey, transforming his life to become a modern-day shaman. He is now a senior teacher with the Four Winds Society and runs a trauma-informed shamanic coaching practice.

“When spirit calls, answer!
You’ll find that things start falling into place”

Testimonials

Notes From Graduates 

“The best decision of my life”

“Embarking on the Energy Medicine study at FourWinds was the best decision of my life, bringing about a transformation I could never have imagined. Discovering my ability to heal, assisting people from all walks of life, including those with depression and even helping children and babies, has opened a new world of possibilities for me.


The depth of knowledge and the community I’ve found here, along with the incredible support from teachers, have made this journey not just educational but truly life-enriching. I’m now pursuing the two-year Master’s program, a testament to the profound impact this training has had on my life.”

Claudia Kamrat

Germany

“Felt like coming home to me”

“Participating in Alberto Villoldo’s Energy Medicine and Health Coach program felt like coming home to me, rediscovering deep wisdom that now enriches my practice as a physiotherapist daily. Integrating conventional medicine with energy healing has shown me the sustainable power of holistic healing.

This journey allowed me to explore my inner self, recognize my potential, and bring my light to the world, a truly invaluable gift from my training.”

Michaela Winkelbauer

Germany

"It feels like the whole package."

“This program was the perfect complement to my profession as a somatic arts psychotherapist. It blends embodiment and therapeutic practices with the element of the communion with spirit and pacha mama. It feels like the whole package. If you’re ready to shift something or step into something, this training pushes you to overcome that in a beautiful and transformative way.”

Maria

Brooklyn

It’s an incredible enrichment for yourself and those around you."

“Stumbling upon Alberto’s ‘Healing the Dark Side’ course opened a new path for me, leading to my enrollment in the Energy Medicine and Health Coach program in 2020. Selling my motorcycle to fund this journey, I embarked on a transformative six-month online training that not only advanced me personally and psychologically but also revolutionized my physical health through the detox program, altering my dietary habits.

My advice: if you feel the call, embrace this course. It’s an incredible enrichment for yourself and those around you. Truly life-changing.”

Karl Heinz

Germany

“it fosters health and healing rather than focusing on diagnoses”

I was initially inspired by hearing Alberto tell a story of having an experience that made him view the world differently. As a scientist I love the fact that Alberto is extremely knowledgeable in the Shamanic arts, but he’s also very knowledgeable in neuroscience and biology and he integrates the sciences very well. What’s incredible about this approach to the human experience is that it fosters health and healing rather than focusing on diagnoses. It brings all the levels together, including spiritual, energetic, and psychological. The training was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It goes deep into the essence of who you are.”

Andrea

Colombia

“This training is a life-changer."

This training is a life-changer. You get to learn a lot about Energy Medicine and the depth of wisdom on the course as well as the amount of content and videos is quite remarkable. You get to speak to Alberto Villoldo, who is a life-changer as well. His books speak to my heart and impacted my spiritual journey so powerfully. Alberto is part of the course as well as the Four Winds teachers, who take you through every step.

I’ve grown as a soul and as a person. I’ve understood myself better and become a more intuitive healer. If you have a calling to do this course, then do it. It’s the best investment I’ve ever made in my life.”

Peter Sanderson

England

Energy Medicine

is life-changing

The Four Winds Society offers the most comprehensive training in Shamanic Energy Medicine, enriched with the latest insights in nutrition, biology, and neuroscience.

For over 35 years, we’ve guided more than 50,000 students — from scientists and doctors to nurses, therapists, and everyday seekers — helping them create vibrant health, joyful lives, and meaningful careers

Are you ready to join them?

Click below to apply and begin your journey.

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Frequently asked questions

Here are a few answers to our most common questions. If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please book your appointment with our advisors, who can address your personal situation and provide you with targeted advice.

Do I need any shamanic or spiritual background to begin?

No. This path is designed for anyone who feels the call, regardless of experience. What matters is willingness — to go deeper than information, into direct experience.

What is the time commitment?

The intensity of this training allows for breaks, but you will be immersed in the topics during the next 5-10 months depending on the path you choose. You should plan to dedicate between 6 and 10 hours per week to the coursework. 

Do I have to decide now whether I want to go on the practitioner path?

Not at all. You can start with the Personal Journey and make that decision when the time feels right. In our experience, most students who complete the first path naturally feel called to continue — and we will be there when you are ready.

What does the format actually look like — live, recorded, in-person?

Recorded digital library of Alberto Villoldo and Marcela Lobos. Online weekly calls with trusted teachers of The Four Winds. Occasional live attendance by Alberto and Marcela.

What does it cost, and are there payment plans?

Pricing depends on which path, or combination of paths, is right for you. We offer flexible payment plans to make it work. Book a free call with our advisor, and we’ll walk you through the options together.

When does the next cohort begin?

The next Personal Path starts September 22, 2026. In spring 2027 we will continue with the Practitioner Path.

Will I still have access to the materials after completing the training?

Once you finish your training, you’ll have unlimited access to the learning platform. You’ll continually receive invitations to our seminars, events, and retreats. All additional materials, like the workbook, are yours to keep and download as needed. Also, you’ll have access to our community platform for an additional 6 months after training.

What if I'm not sure this is right for me?

That’s exactly what the Academic Consultation is for — a free, honest 30-minute conversation with an advisor to assess whether this is the right path for you right now, with no pressure either way.

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