Sisu

Class Description

Sisu is a new day-long class that will be held in Portland, Oregon. Super excited to be with Brenna Davis doing this work together. I will be doing a deep dive into the concept of Sisu, a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as ”strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity.”

We will be exploring and working with Angeles Arrien’s Four Fold Way.

Facilitators

Char Sundust and Brenna Davis

Location

Details will be provided to registered participants

All SOI classes and workshops are hybrid, giving those who are not local or unable to attend in person to attend class via Zoom.

Dates

Six classes will be offered throughout the 2025-2026 academic year on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT.

  • September 20th

  • November 1st

  • January 3rd

  • February 7th

  • April 18th

  • May 16th

Price

This is a tuition-based course. All class dates are required attendance.

The cost of tuition for Mentoring and Leadership includes the four Clinic Weekends.

Total cost $2,700

SOI offers 3 levels of contribution to make this class accessible to anyone called to participate:

  • Foundation cost would be $2,700, which covers the cost of the class for one individual.

    • You may pay this amount in full (Register and pay in full before August 1, 2025 to receive a 10% discount ), or

    • You may pay a $150 non-refundable deposit to hold your place, followed by 10 monthly payments of $255 that will be automatically withdrawn from your account on the 1st of each month starting Sept 1, 2025.

  • Visionary cost would be $3,200, which covers the cost of the class for one individual and to assist someone at the supported level for the cost of the class. Additionally, you will receive SOI Swag.

    • You may pay this amount in full (Register and pay in full before August 1, 2025 to receive a 10% discount ) or

    • You may pay a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your place, followed by 10 monthly payments of $300 that will be automatically withdrawn from your account on the 1st of each month starting Sept 1, 2025.

  • Supported cost would be $1,700, which supports those who need assistance. Please contact the SOI office at (206) 440-8886 or by email at sundustoracle@gmail.com to enquire about eligibility for this amount or to learn more about support from scholarships and work trade opportunities that may be available.

Alternative Financing

There are alternate rates available for those re-taking the course, and for full-time Bastyr students and alumni. Scholarship and work study opportunities may be available to those in need as well. Please contact the SOI office at (206) 440-8886 or by email at sundustoracle@gmail.com to enquire.

Cancellation Policy

  • Registrations canceled at least 60 days before the class starts will receive 100% refund of the remaining balance after the non-refundable deposit.

  • Registrations canceled at least 30 days before the class starts will receive 50% refund of the remaining balance after the non-refundable deposit. Registrations canceled within 30 days before the class starts, the class payment amount is non-refundable and will be forfeited.

Questions?

Reach out with any other questions about this course via our contact form, email sundustoracle@gmail.com, or call (206) 440-8886.

Register for this class!