For all of my life I have been drawn to magical things and have felt deeply connected to Nature and the Elements and especially to the forest. The green moss, the trees and fields. The pine needles and the smell of earth. The leafy green plants, mushrooms and ferns. Forest animals, birds and insects. I've always felt most at home in the Forest, most alive and at the same time, felt the aliveness of the forest. I simply love the feel of earth under my feet and in my hands. ~ Lori
Some of my story
Experienced Shamanic Practitioner
I attended my first Firewalk in 2007 and was forever changed by it. I experienced a major shift in the way she saw myself and the World. I began to question all the self limiting beliefs that, so often, played through my mind. I felt my heart open. I could see so many possibilities for my life. I was present and connected to the Natural World. I felt immersed in the infinite, dancing with the Devine, deeply connected to the Ancient Wisdom of the Ancestors and the Elements. And since then I have danced with the beautiful Fire hundreds of times.. each time holding unique blessings and gifts for me... I believe in the power and importance of Community and Ceremony.. That we are much more than we know.. That we are in fact powerful/magical Creators.. That with heart, intention and focus we are capable of amazing things.. That all life is sacred, precious and connected and that we are continuously offered opportunities to step into our greatest possibility, to embrace our own unique medicine, magic and song.
In 2011 I travelled to California and received my Sundoor (http://sundoor.com/sundoor-school-of-firewalking/firewalk-instructor-certification/) certification (from my Firewalk Teacher Peggy Dylan) and officially became a Firewalk Instructor/Empowerment Coach. Since then I have been facilitating Firewalks in Ontario and the East Coast of Canada, with my life partner Jeff Smyth as my Fire Keeper. In 2015 Jeff and I travelled to California once again where he received his Sundoor Certification (from Peggy Dylan) as a Firewalk Instructor as well. And I took Peggy's (Sundoor) Sakahan Training and became a Certified Sundoor Trainer. http://sundoor.com/sundoor-trainers/lori-folkins/
http://sundoor.com/sundoor-trainers/
Healing
Reiki
Completed Reiki Level 1 & 2 in 2011 from Barb Tremblay , Completed Reiki Master Teacher in 2011 with Susan Dayboll, Completed Reiki Master Teacher in 2012 with Brenda Spirit Whispers Mason.
Mahatma Multi~Dimension
Completed Mahatma Multi~Dimension Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Master Teacher with Timothy Moran in 2012.
Body Centred Coaching/Women's Wisdom Circles/It's My Life programs
Completed Jeanie Campanelli’s “It’s My Life Program” & “Woman’s Wisdom Circles” basic and advanced in 2013/14, Completed Marlena Field’s Body-Centered Coaching program with Nina Mioen 2014
My Day Job
I also have more than 29 years of Electrical/Hydroelectric Operating experience working with various Electrical Transmission/Distribution/Generation/Water Management Companies in Ontario and I am deeply honoured to be the first woman to hold my current position of River Control Supervisor at Ontario Power Generation/New York Power Authority's International Control Dam where I work very closely with the Niagara River, predicting flows, managing the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. From my view just above the falls, my first priority as a River Control Supervisor is maintaining the natural beauty of the River and the Falls and I am truly humbled by my role as Steward of the River.
- An Introductory to Shamanism with Natasha Seacord (2007)
- Attended 3 years of the Shamanic Convergence (hosted by the Shamanic Grandmothers Council of Nova Scotia) in Nova Scotia, Canada and on third year became a presenter. (2009 - 2012)
- Celtic/Contemporary Shamanism (The Path of the Heart) Nancy Dancing Light Sherwood (http://www.travellersjoy.ca/nancy-sherwood.html) (2009 until present)
- Co-lead an Introductory to Celtic Shamanism in Niagara Region, Canada with Nancy Dancing Light Sherwood and David Cameron in 2012.
- Co-lead an Introductory to Celtic Shamanism in Nova Scotia, Canada with Nancy Dancing Light Sherwood, David Cameron and Brenda Marita Mason in 2012
- Co-lead Celtic Shamanism A Restoration of the Soul Shrine and the Land in Nova Scotia Canada with Nancy Dancing Light Sherwood, David Cameron, Brenda Marita Mason and Jeff Smyth. (2017)
- Moving Mandala Shamanic Training with Nancy Dancing Light & Brenda Marita Mason (2012)
- Moving Mandala Shamanic Teacher Training in England with Nancy Dancing Light (2012)
- Facilitated Moving Mandala Shamanic Training in Niagara Region/New Brunswick (2014, 2016, 2018)
- Shamanic Pilgrimage to; Arizona (2008, 2014), Mexico (2010), Ancient Ireland (2012), England (2012), Scotland (2013), California (2011, 2015, 2018), British Columbia (2015), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia yearly.
- Through Travellers Joy (http://www.travellersjoy.ca/) co-lead Shamanic Pilgrimage; Ancient Ireland West ~ Honouring our Faery Ancestors (2015), Ancient Ireland South and North ~ A Voyage of Mastery (2015), Ancient Ireland East and West ~ A Journey Around the Celtic Wheel (2017), Ancient Scotland Highlands ~ A Reunion of Souls (2018), New England ~ Remembering the Magic (2018), The Yucatan ~ Mexico ~ The Star Jaguar Pilgrimage to the Ancient South (2019).
- Facilitating Monthly/bi-monthly Shamanic Drum Circles, Healing & Blessing Ceremonies since 2009
- Foundation For Shamanic Studies; The Way of the Shaman, Shamanic Extraction Healing Training,
Shamanism Dying and Beyond, Power Soul Retrieval Training. (2012 - 2014) - Dying Consciously Training ~ Alison Nomore Ph.D. (2014)
I attended my first Firewalk in 2007 and was forever changed by it. I experienced a major shift in the way she saw myself and the World. I began to question all the self limiting beliefs that, so often, played through my mind. I felt my heart open. I could see so many possibilities for my life. I was present and connected to the Natural World. I felt immersed in the infinite, dancing with the Devine, deeply connected to the Ancient Wisdom of the Ancestors and the Elements. And since then I have danced with the beautiful Fire hundreds of times.. each time holding unique blessings and gifts for me... I believe in the power and importance of Community and Ceremony.. That we are much more than we know.. That we are in fact powerful/magical Creators.. That with heart, intention and focus we are capable of amazing things.. That all life is sacred, precious and connected and that we are continuously offered opportunities to step into our greatest possibility, to embrace our own unique medicine, magic and song.
In 2011 I travelled to California and received my Sundoor (http://sundoor.com/sundoor-school-of-firewalking/firewalk-instructor-certification/) certification (from my Firewalk Teacher Peggy Dylan) and officially became a Firewalk Instructor/Empowerment Coach. Since then I have been facilitating Firewalks in Ontario and the East Coast of Canada, with my life partner Jeff Smyth as my Fire Keeper. In 2015 Jeff and I travelled to California once again where he received his Sundoor Certification (from Peggy Dylan) as a Firewalk Instructor as well. And I took Peggy's (Sundoor) Sakahan Training and became a Certified Sundoor Trainer. http://sundoor.com/sundoor-trainers/lori-folkins/
http://sundoor.com/sundoor-trainers/
Healing
Reiki
Completed Reiki Level 1 & 2 in 2011 from Barb Tremblay , Completed Reiki Master Teacher in 2011 with Susan Dayboll, Completed Reiki Master Teacher in 2012 with Brenda Spirit Whispers Mason.
Mahatma Multi~Dimension
Completed Mahatma Multi~Dimension Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Master Teacher with Timothy Moran in 2012.
Body Centred Coaching/Women's Wisdom Circles/It's My Life programs
Completed Jeanie Campanelli’s “It’s My Life Program” & “Woman’s Wisdom Circles” basic and advanced in 2013/14, Completed Marlena Field’s Body-Centered Coaching program with Nina Mioen 2014
My Day Job
I also have more than 29 years of Electrical/Hydroelectric Operating experience working with various Electrical Transmission/Distribution/Generation/Water Management Companies in Ontario and I am deeply honoured to be the first woman to hold my current position of River Control Supervisor at Ontario Power Generation/New York Power Authority's International Control Dam where I work very closely with the Niagara River, predicting flows, managing the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. From my view just above the falls, my first priority as a River Control Supervisor is maintaining the natural beauty of the River and the Falls and I am truly humbled by my role as Steward of the River.
