ancient pathways school

of

fire walking & ritual arts

September 10~ 14, 2026

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The Ancient Pathways School of Firewalking & Ritual Arts is the culmination of over two decades of firewalking and ritual practice. It is not just a school, but an experience steeped in the elemental intelligence of fire and the universal medicine of ritual.

At APSF you will develop and hone your expertise as a ritual facilitator, a holder of sacred space, and an intermediary between the worlds of the seen and unseen. You will learn to be a stable catalyst for change and a grounded witness for transformation. As you learn the skills for facilitating fire walks, arrow breaks, rebar bends, and glass walks you will explore your edges and harness your own personal potential while supporting others to do the same.

Ancient Pathways Fire Walks Training Coming Soon — “A leader is best when people barely know they exist.
when thier work is done,
thier aim fulfilled,
people will say:
we did it ourselves.”

—Lao Tzu, philosopher and writer

Why choose ancient pathways

school of

firewalking & ritual arts?

APSF teaches more than just the mechanics of firewalking, arrow breaks, rebar bends, and glass walks. It is a full ritual immersion supported by relational values. As tenders of fire and ritual arts we must be in right relationship with all of the forces that converge to make these experiences transformative for others. At APSF you will learn to expand into these relationships so your facilitation skills have more breadth, depth, and meaning. Some of the core values of APSF include:

Animistic Framework

Animism is a cross cultural value system that believes everything is imbued with consciousness and that we, as humans, are one small portion of a larger web. With an understanding and foundation in this framework, we are not “go it alone” facilitators. We become part of the community of forces that supports the ritual space for others and we grow into more effective leaders.

Elemental Design

The elements of fire, water, earth, and air are some of the most trusted allies we have when holding ritual. Learning how to have relationships with the elements and drawing on their wisdom during ritual brings depth to your offerings and will speak deeply to your participants. At APSF you will grow lifelong relationships with the elements.

Ancestral Backing

Ancestral connection is a core component for stepping into facilitation skills. Consider a tree without roots. Having a connection to our ancestral root system fosters stability and sustainability as ritualists. APSF will support you to make healthy and benevolent connections with your wise ancestors so your facilitation skills are sourced from ancient wisdom.

Ritual Security

Creating “safe” space for yourself and others to participate in ritual requires healthy boundaries, clarity, and etiquette. AT APSF you will have the opportunity to look at the boundaries you hold in your own life and what habits / stories may obscure your vision while developing a tool kit for establishing a safe and secure ritual space for others.

Reciprocity

Being in “right” relationship with the environment, land, and nature infuses ritual with gratitude and grace. Cultivating right relationship and supporting others to do the same brings a level of ethical and cultural awareness to your role as a ritualist and facilitator.

ABOUT THE TRAINING

The training to become a Certified Fire Walk Facilitator is a comprehensive five day, five night commitment that is offered yearly. During our time together you will experience a balance of community, personal time, learning, practice, and leadership all held within a ritual framework. You will be welcomed to sacred land in New Hampshire that has seen life and death, ceremony and ritual, tending and stewardship. This will be the home of your initiation into the fire.

About the Ancient Pathways Fire School in October 2024

At the completion of the training you will be APSF and Sundoor Certified with all the tools you will need to host and facilitate fire walks, arrow breaks, rebar bends, and glass walks for your community. You will have the backing of an international firewalking community that speaks the language of ritual, maintains ethical values, and is dedicated to the wisdom of the fire.

You will be a part of the APSF & Sundoor lineage.

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facilitator refresher

Are you already a Certified Fire Walk Facilitator who could use a refresher? If you have completed a previous training and would like technical support or practice with any of the rituals, you are welcome to attend the entire APSF training at a reduced rate. If you have questions please CONTACT JEN for more details.

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FAQ

You do not need to have previous facilitation experience to become a Fire Walk Facilitator. Having some basic ritual skills, self awareness, a willingness to learn, and a sense of interpersonal dynamics is helpful. Leadership skills and facilitation nuances will be a central component of the training.
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The dates for the September training are Thursday Sept. 10 - Monday Sept. 14.
We will gather the afternoon of Thursday Sept. 1oth and complete the training Monday night Sept. 14th.
The fee for the training is $2600 USD.
Ancient Pathways is a branch of the Sundoor Fire Walking School and trainers agree to charge the same price for the Facilitator training regardless of location to promote a sense of community, rather than competition.
Deposit: $600
Plus four payments of $500/month
Upon request, individualized payment plans are available upon request.
Financial assistance is not available at this time, however a limited number of BIPOC scholarships are available.
The training is held at my home in New Hampshire USA. This setting provides privacy, beauty, and space without the additional cost of a retreat center.
Camping is available onsite for free and the rental of our Airbnb Yurt can be reserved at a small additional cost. Limited use of the house bathroom for showering is welcome and there is an outdoor compost toilet for all trainees.
Commuting is an option if you live close and a variety of local AirBnB’s as well as hotels are located within 30 minutes of the training site.
Recommendations are available upon request.
Meals, with the exception of 2 dinners, are NOT provided during the training. You will have to provide whatever meals you eat (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and pre-cook everything ahead of time.
Refrigerator space is available to keep your food cool and personal coolers are recommended for anything that does not fit in the fridge.

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sundoor trained & elementally initiated

Twenty five years ago I experienced my first Fire Walk and I’ve been dancing with the flames ever since. Working with the elements is my love language and in 2014 I studied with my long time mentor, Elder Ann Sousa, to become a Certified Sundoor Fire Walk Instructor. Already initiated into the elements as an Elemental Diviner through the Dagara tradition, I began my journey of facilitating this transformative event for others to experience.

A decade later, I have lead countless Fire Walks and created stand alone rituals from the empowerment activities that accompany the Fire Walk experience. In 2024 I answered the call to open the Ancient Pathways School of Fire Walking by becoming a certified instructor to teach others to lead Fire Walks. It is with a humble heart, gratitude for my mentors, and excitement that I offer you this training. Still have questions? CONTACT JEN for more information.