“A shamanic approach can often get to the root and resolve human issues where others cannot. However, authentic and compassionate practitioners of this sacred art are few and far. Richard brings sure-handedness and generosity to the practice and dissemination of shamanic practices. His approach is humble, humorous and empowering.”
Dr Hung D Tran, UK
“Participating in the three-year professional shamanic training under Richard’s guidance was an incredible journey, one that profoundly impacted my life and practice. Richard’s deep commitment to this path was evident in every aspect of our training. Despite the challenges posed by group dynamics and the COVID pandemic, he consistently approached each situation with unwavering respect and integrity, creating a safe and clear space for all of us to grow.
Richard’s passion for shamanic work is matched by his rigorous approach. He invested himself fully in ensuring that we not only received the knowledge but also had the opportunity to experience it on multiple levels—vulnerable, emotional, and deeply transformative. The techniques he taught, though simple, were profoundly impactful. He provided us with ample space to practice, integrate, and develop a true understanding of the role of community in our work as shamanic practitioners.
Throughout the training, Richard offered numerous examples and fostered an environment where discussion, self-discovery, and initiative were encouraged. His ability to hold the space with such clarity allowed us to explore our creativity and personal growth within a well-structured framework. I am deeply grateful for his dedication, loyalty, and the sacred container he maintained throughout our journey together.
Richard’s teaching has left an indelible mark on my life, and I feel privileged to have learned from someone so passionate and invested in the transformative power of shamanic practice.”
Maëlys de Rudder, Bosnia and Herzegovina
"I feel truly blessed to have crossed paths with Richard as my teacher over the past five years. During my extended professional shamanic training in 2019, Richard created a safe and strong container where each student could blossom, grow, and initiate self-healing.
Richard's warmth, kindness, and deep intuition made the learning experience accessible, grounded, and welcoming. His ability to hold space with such strength and compassion allowed Sacred work to unfold naturally, while his experience of the shamanic path and personal wisdom of what it means to be Human enabled us to traverse the unusual terrains of both visible and invisible realms with ease.
The work was incredibly challenging, but Richard's attention to detail and his ability to provide a secure foundation for us to explore and expand our shamanic practice, instilled a sense of safety and security, for which I am grateful.
The work Richard facilitated didn’t just change my life—it transformed it in the most profound way. I am filled with gratitude for his integrity, guidance, and dedication from start to finish. From the moment I began this journey, I knew deep in my soul that my life had been forever touched by something Sacred, and I believe our meeting was a destined Synchronicity.
I wholeheartedly recommend Richard as a shamanic practitioner and teacher of these Sacred ways. You are in good and safe hands."
Roberta Orpwood, Shamanic Practitioner and Shamanic Medicine Artist, UK
“Richard was my teacher when I joined a three year professional shamanic practitioner training in 2019 with the Sacred Trust. This was a big course, and from the first moment he held the space with a gravitas and honour that did the material justice. Richard is a skilled and experienced teacher, and shared the material with an open heart, humour, patience and enthusiasm. For three years I explored the landscapes of spirit, learnt life changing healing techniques and pushed myself to my limits, all while being held in the safe container of Richards teachings.
In my time on that course I feel very lucky to have met a knowledge keeper that displayed accountability and commitment, especially when times were difficult. The course coincided with the Covid lockdown, and when all could have been lost, I instead witnessed Richard keeping the threads of the work woven during that time, ready to be picked up when the work could recommence.
I have no doubt that I will look back on that work as a seminal experience on my life's path, and I am profoundly grateful to Richard for his guidance and wisdom. With all of my heart I recommend Richard to anyone seeking a teacher of Shamanism and Shamanic healing methods.”
Ed Green, UK
“I was fortunate enough to spend 5 years attending a training course with Richard as my teacher. From the first moment I experienced his teachings I felt safe, held and guided into practices that have completely transformed my life. Richard is articulate, knowledgeable, organised and fully able to support his students as they take a deep dive into unknown places.
Richard has the highest standards of professionalism, authenticity and commitment to his students. He holds space with the greatest respect and connection to the seen and unseen worlds, and his relationship with spirit is deeply visible and felt. I highly recommend his teachings.”
Tanya Hunt, UK
"Richard is a phenomenal teacher on many levels, as well as someone who is a stable rock while helping to make the intangible tangible. I couldn’t think of anyone better to be initiated into this work of personal sovereignty than him!"
Darren Rose, UK
"We are living in challenging and changing times so our journey with the ancestors, with the spirits, needs to be very much of now. If you wish to explore the ancient pathways of shamanism through the modern lens of today then look no further than Richard Wolfströme. Richard's compassion, integrity, and humility flow gently through and around all of his work. He will guide you with his deep knowledge, witness you fully as you dive deeply into these delicious waters and open the ways for you to explore your full potential. I have known and worked with Richard for many years and whilst we have shared chocolate together, laughed beyond words on many occasions, he has facilitated opportunities for great learning for me and for that I am eternally grateful."
Suzanne Jones, UK
“An awesome way to spend the weekend. If you are looking for an environment to become acquainted with the lost art of shamanism then this is it. Richard provides you with not only an understanding of the roots of shamanism, but also the practical requirements needed to attempt this practice yourself. Highly recommend for open minded people who want to expand their perception and give something new a try.”
Ben Bechinger, UK & Switzerland
“It’s often said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Well, Richard has appeared and reappeared multiple times and in multiple ways as I, tentatively at first and more confidently now thanks to him, follow my shamanic path. Beyond the truly transformational space and Work he has facilitated on my behalf, Richard has been a mentor and friend, going above and beyond. What one wants and what one actually needs to break free of old outdated patterns can be worlds apart. Richard has the uncanny ability to help you discern the difference, penetrate your blind spots, and invite the power within to emerge fully so that you can meet the Work and life authentically. A masterful teacher, professional to a T, Richard casts a watchful, caring eye from near and far—even when you don’t realise it. This is deep Work, and I’m deeply grateful to Richard for continuing to create comprehensive environments for both professional development and personal growth.”
Richard Connor, UK
“I have known, worked and learned with Richard for over five years. I have witnessed as he has held our Clan as we travelled through the complexities of Covid and way beyond. I have seen this man grow as he has taken his own journey.
This human is a good, and wise, guide. He is possessed of a big soul, a ginormous heart and an astute sense of humour.
Richard is deeply knowledgeable in his field of shamanic practice. If you genuinely want to understand the place of shamanism in our modern culture and in your life, you will find Richard to be a devoted and patient ally. He will empower you to take this journey to find your own sovereign answers.
Highly recommended as a shamanic practitioner, a teacher and as a rather wonderful human. Richard does come with a health warning ⚠️ : Once you commit to working with this man, you will never be quite the same again, in the very best of ways.”
Rebecca Hartnell, Shamanic Practitioner, Career Coach, Disciple of The Divine Feminine, UK
“Richard guided us through many magical and transformative journeys with compassion, wisdom, strength, and humour. In each session, he masterfully brought together the unique energies of all participants, creating a safe and sacred space from which we could work and explore within.
His instructions were always clear and intentional, often enriched by his own personal stories, which seamlessly wove together the lessons and his extensive experience. By the end of the course, I felt incredibly fortunate to have learned from such a true master. The teachings were profound, and my only regret is not having encountered them sooner. I eagerly look forward to the next opportunity to learn from Richard.”
Andy Levy, UK
“Richard is an excellent teacher of shamanism and spirit-led traditions. Having trained with him for five years, I would recommend any of his courses to anyone at any time of their personal journey. His approach to imparting information as he navigates and guides you through the multifaceted world of animism, shamanism and spiritual investigation is exemplary. He imparts theoretical and practical knowledge in a balanced and understandable way. His lived experience of many years of shamanic practice shines when it comes to his approach to ceremony and the leading of sacred activities. He is challenging when the time is right, always pushing you a little further than comfortable to ensure you are pushing your boundaries for healing while he is also warm hearted and caring when things get tough, he is thorough, trustworthy beyond measure and lives his life with integrity.”
Dr Joanna Gore, UK
“I found Richard to be a skilled guide and teacher; patient and honest; a straddler of ordinary and non ordinary realities; taking the work and the learning with sacred care and himself (and all the human stuff around the work) with a helpful and supportive lightness. He's a good and decent man who doesn't seek to explain away the unexplainable... the student is in the safe hands of one who knows spirit at depth. Richard is a taker of care.”
Alex B, UK
“Richard has a very grounded presence and holds a strong space when he teaches, which enabled me to explore in depth the material being taught on the three year shamanic practitioner course. He walks the shamanic path and is committed to showing others a way to begin their own personal journey. Richard's teaching is from the heart and he is a person who does not necessarily choose the easy path but rather is true to his values. I appreciated that he always took the time to answer questions and made sure that everyone in the group was fully heard and supported. Our three year course spanned the Covid Pandemic, and throughout that time when we could not meet in person, Richard organised on-line group and individual calls and kept the momentum of the course during that period of uncertainty.”
Anne Smith, UK
“Ich habe den Einführungskurs in Schamanismus bei Richard besucht. Ich fühlte mich von Anfang an sehr wohl in der kleinen Gruppe und wurde sehr nett von Richard und Alex empfangen. Richard spricht so englisch, dass man ihm gut folgen und verstehen kann, der Kurs ist aber auch bei nicht englisch sprechen wärmstens zu empfehlen, da Alex zeitnah und gut übersetzt. Der Kurs ist intensiv, aber sehr lehrreich und hat mir Wege eröffnet in kürzester Zeit, die ich so nicht für möglich gehalten hätte. Mir fiel es nicht schwer Richard zu vertrauen, Fragen zu stellen und mich auf das Neue einzulassen. Schöne tief berührende Erlebnisse während dem Reisen, schönes Teilen und klären von Fragen danach in der Gruppe. Ich kann den Kurs nur von Herzen empfehlen, Grenzen zu durchbrechen und in andere Welten reisen, um neue Fähigkeiten und sich neu zu entdecken.”
Translation: “I took the introductory course in shamanism with Richard. Right from the start I felt very comfortable in the small group and was warmly welcomed by Richard and Alex. Richard speaks English so well that you can follow and understand him well, but the course is highly recommended even if you don't speak English, as Alex translates promptly and well. The course is intensive but very educational and has opened up new avenues for me in a very short space of time that I would never have thought possible. It wasn't difficult for me to trust Richard, ask questions and get involved in new things. Beautiful, deeply touching experiences while journeying, lovely sharing and clarifying questions afterwards in the group. I can only wholeheartedly recommend the course to break through boundaries and travel to other worlds to rediscover new skills and yourself.“
Lg Sil, Switzerland