Wayfinder Archery aids in the cultivation of self development, awareness, and transformation via Traditional Archery, and the art of Instinctive Shooting. Inspiring dedication and commitmenT
to reverence for ourselves, one another and our world through traditional skills and being with the natural world.

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Wayfinder Archery cultivates an environment to know thyself via the practice of shooting arrows with great intention, awareness, and discipline. Traditional Archery has been a hunting, warfare, and Zen practice of many lineages for thousands of years. Mikhel offers education in regards to traditional archery & instinctive shooting basics, equipment knowledge and care, hunting awareness, proper form, range etiquette & safety, and acknowledgment of the lineage line of Ishi of the Yana-Yahi tribe to the current day Traditional Archery influences. Wayfinder brings people together to remember who they are through the power of presence, embodiment, breath, nature, yielding weapons well, good ole’ fashion humor, authenticity, and high-quality company.

Pathways of Education

Traditional Archery Workshops

Workshops offer ½ day to multi-day participation. Traditional Archery is the baseline of all the events along with variations such as archery only, inclusion of a skill share(s), womens only, co-ed, youth only, and immersion style. Immersion style workshops are deeply focused on the inner terrain utilizing archery, breath, journaling, awareness tracking, and nature to come home to our self and bodies. The immersion events will sometimes combine breathwork or modalities that aid in somatic release and embodiment.
Archery Skill Share Workshops

Where Traditional Archery and Epic Skill Shares come together for one day to multi-day participation. Skill Shares might include: Knot tying, shelter building, primitive camping, knife sharpening, fire making & tending, canning, butchering, backcountry first aid & herbalism, tracking and identification, cooking over fire, basket weaving, broom making, animal processing, hide tanning, etc. If you are interested in collaborating or joining forces, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Private Small Group Lessons

If you’re feeling called to experience Traditional Archery, want to solidify your existing relationship, or are interested in taking your practice to another level, I recommend private lessons. The one on one time or small group learning setting enables eagle eye awareness on you, allowing deeper development, understanding, and swifter integration of information. During these sessions you can choose if you want to go further inward through the lesson, or focus solely on sharpening your traditional archery skills.