JOURNEY THROUGH THE THREE WORLDS

A Shamanic Path through the Lower, Middle, and Upper Worlds for One Year
Begins at the Full Moon, March 3, 2026, 18:00–20:00 (Finnish time GMT+3) ONLINE

 
 

Guides: Helena Karhu and Eero Peltonen

Have you longed for sustained guidance and teaching on your shamanic path? Do you wish for a communal space to walk your mythic journey? Are you yearning to find your own voice, your deepest potential and your unique expression? 

On this year-long soul journey, we will travel through the Lower (Alinen), Middle (Keskinen), and Upper (Ylinen) Worlds. We will immerse ourselves in their essence, energy, significance, and ways of moving in them shamanically – deepening our personal experiences, held and supported by our fellow travelers.

The course takes place online. Meetings are held every two weeks. At the end of each module, an optional live weekend is organized at Koli (a sacred landscape in Finland).

LOWER WORLD (Alinen, March 3 – May 26, 2026)

The Lower World is the realm of roots, ancestors, spirit animals, and the origins of life – the place where the journey into the deepest self begins.

March 3, 2026 – The Primordial Sea and the Creation of the World
We dive into the elemental energies of creation myths, into the origins of life, and into cyclical time. What was born first – and why does it still matter?

March 17, 2026 – The Worldview of the Ancestors
We explore how our ancestors saw the world and their place in it. What insights and wisdom are rising from their lives?

March 31, 2026 – Power Animals and a Shamanic Journey to the Lower World
We call upon our power animals and journey to the underworld. We seek answers to our questions from the beings of Alinen (the Underworld).

April 14, 2026 – Forefathers, Foremothers, and Ancestral Healing
What stories, burdens, and unfulfilled dreams of our ancestors do we carry with us – and how can we be freed from them?

Clay work of Eero Peltonen

April 28, 2026 – The Journey of the Soul
We explore and share experiences or sensations of past lives, the soul’s journey, and the binding of the soul into this life.

May 12, 2026 – The Meaning of One’s Own Childhood
We return to childhood and examine how our potential and unique qualities were already visible back then.

May 26, 2026 – The Wounded Healer
We meet the wounded healer within us – that part of ourselves whose trials can be transformed into knowledge, action, and healing power.

Live Weekend at Kolin Mattila guesthouse, Koli National Park, Finland (optional): Thu–Sun, May 14–17, 2026


UPPER WORLD (Ylinen, September 1 – November 24, 2026)

The Upper World is the layer behind the visible world – the realm of higher consciousness, star guides, inspiration, and wide visions.

September 1, 2026 – Sampo and the Golden Oak
We seek the inner Sampo (the source of spiritual power and abundance in Finnish mythology) and bring its magic into the circles of our lives.

September 15, 2026 – Shamanic Journey to the Upper World
We learn to journey to the guides of Ylinen (the Upper World) and to ask for their help in facing life’s challenges and fulfilling our dreams.

September 29, 2026 – Creating One’s Vision
We begin to shape the calling of our soul and heart. What direction does our life want to take, when we are willing to follow our senses and inner voice?

October 13, 2026 – Deepening the Vision
We work with and clarify the vision that calls and guides us forward. What does this vision need in order to manifest?

October 27, 2026 – Inner Ancestors
How do we care for, listen to, and support our innermost being? How can we become wise ancestors for future generations?

November 10, 2026 – The Universe and the Sacred Web of Life
How are we one with the stars and space? How are we a unique part of nature and the universe’s continual transformation?

November 24, 2026 – Sun and Moon
We explore the cycles of the Sun and Moon, their mythic significance, and their influence on our lives and environment.

Live Weekend at Koli NATIONAL PARK (OPTIONAL): Thu–Sun, September 10–13, 2026(more information later)

MIDDLE WORLD (Keskinen, December 8, 2026 – March 2, 2027)

The Middle World (Keskinen) lies between the Lower (Alinen) and Upper (Ylinen) Worlds. Here, ideas, dreams, and knowledge are manifested – they take physical form or become realized in action.

December 8, 2026 – Sacred Places in Nature
We explore sacred sites in nature and their meaning in shamanism. How do we encounter nature as sacred, conscious, and powerfully alive?

December 22, 2026 – Fellow Travelers and Helping Spirits
We map the allies of the visible and invisible worlds. What kind of support, skills, knowledge, and energy do we need in life – and where can we find them?

January 5, 2027 – Incantations and Word Magic
We experience the trance-formative rhythm of the spell (loitsu) and the magical force of words. We chant “deep origins” – from the creation of the world to the birth of löyly (sauna steam, originally meaning spirit).

January 19, 2027 – Healing Rituals
Together we create ideas and seeds for communal and personal rituals. How does ritual function as a bridge to transformation and well-being?

February 2, 2027 – Annual Festivals and Ceremonies
We explore the yearly cycle of festivals, such as Kekri (harvest/new year celebration) and Midsummer. How can ceremonies help us honor the forces and rhythms of nature, our environment, and the circle of life?

February 16, 2027 – Manifesting Our Visions
We recall the wisdom found in the Three Worlds and design the realization of the vision or dream that was born during the course.

March 2, 2027 – The Experiences of the Travelers
We reflect on the experiences of our shared year-long journey. What did we learn and realize? What changed in ourselves and the group? How does our shamanic path continue?

Live Weekend at Kestikievari Herranniemi guesthouse, Vuonislahti, North Karelia, Finland (OPTIONAL) : Thu–Sun, March 4–7, 2027 (More information in 2026)

GUIDES

The course is guided by:

  • Eero Peltonen – heritage educator, Kalevalaic runo singer

  • Helena Karhu – teacher of shamanism, cultural researcher

Eero and Helena at Pielinen Museum

COURSE STRUCTURE AND FEES

The course consists of three modules: Alinen, Ylinen, and Keskinen.

Prices per module (incl. VAT 25.5%):
EARLY BIRD (registration by Dec 31, 2025): €330 / module
Regular price (registration after Jan 1, 2026): €375 / module

Each module includes:

  • 7 online meetings (1.5–2 h each)

  • 1 individual session (45 min)

Full year price:

  • €990 (early bird)

  • €1125 (regular)

LIVE WEEKENDS (OPTIONAL)

Three optional live weekends are organized at Koli.
Price: €330 / weekend (incl. VAT 25.5%) + accommodation with full-board
The live weekends are also open to other participants.

REGISTRATION AND CONTACT

Register via e-mail: info@karhuntalo.com

Questions: