Jonathan Weekes - Online Courses

Animism is on the rise today, and is as an important way of rethinking our relationship with the living world in these times of ecological and cultural crisis. Yet it is still often misunderstood, reduced to the idea that people once “believed everything had a soul.” The truth is far richer and more profound.

This class offers a well-rounded introduction that honours the depth and diversity of animism. It seeks to do justice to the topic, moving beyond misconceptions to explore animism as an embodied practice of connection, as a way of seeing and a way of being.

In this one-evening class, we explore:

• The rise of interest in animism today, and why it matters in our times

• Unpacking common definitions of animism

• Celtic and British animistic traditions

• The “sickness of separation” 

• Cross-cultural perspectives on animism 

• Animism as way of being and way of seeing

• Living animistically today 

• Simple practices for beginning relationship with place.

This class offers both a solid grounding in the foundations of animism and practical ways to begin living animistically in your daily life.

This is a recording of a live class led by Jonathan Weeks, founder of Spiritual Rewilding. You’ll receive access to the session, along with handouts to guide your practice.