Education Structure and Departments. Menshikova School
Education Structure and Departments
Our school offers a wide range of programs—many different courses, practicums, mysteries, and workshops. You are, of course, free to choose the direction of your development, the pace at which you progress, and the form in which your education will take place, in whatever way is most convenient for you, while still following the mandatory requirements for each course.
The school consists of five departments.
The Main Department lays the foundation for working with one’s consciousness as a force of the inner world—an energy-informational resource that becomes the basis for everything that follows. The Main Department consists of seven basic courses, corresponding to the seven subtle bodies of the human being.
The first two courses are required for nearly all students.
After completing the 2nd Course—work with the astral body—you become eligible to enroll in the Runes, Tarot, and Elements Courses.
The only exception is the AD LIB Department, which offers practices that do not require special preparation; therefore, seekers of knowledge may join this department without any prerequisites.
Educational Program
The educational program is extensive. It is a thoughtfully designed system capable of helping you unfold your consciousness and enhance its abilities across many different areas. If you are unsure which direction to take, or if you believe you can study everything at once, in either case we recommend consulting with a mentor. A personal interview may be helpful for gaining a clearer understanding of the algorithm of your individual development.
It is impossible to grasp everything simultaneously. We understand the thirst for knowledge many of you feel and the belief that this is the correct approach. However, life experience, years of teaching, and deep expertise in various fields allow us to offer this advice: do not try to embrace the entire system at once. Move forward sequentially, without disturbing your natural rhythm of absorbing information.
When you begin your studies, the desire to do everything at once is strong—but there is a high risk of overwhelming yourself and failing to fully absorb the knowledge. Both outcomes work against the goal you have set for yourself.
You may study online with a group according to the schedule, but you also have the option to study independently using the recordings available in the store. This allows you to obtain all seminars in recorded form and work at your own pace. However, a healthy pace does not mean indulgence—discipline is still necessary.
Do not break the structure. Complete all the exercises assigned in the practicum—they are essential. Do not violate the sequence of classes, because the system requires progressive development: from the simple to the complex. Your consciousness must be properly prepared.
Individual Goals and the School’s Goals
A human consciousness should not consume information “in one ear and out the other,” as the old saying goes. Knowledge must take root in the mind and carry out the transformative work that is the very essence and purpose of what is being taught. The school’s goal is to help you move forward—whether together with the school, independently, or guided by a personal mentor from among the forces or gods, whom we also seek and encounter through our practices. Everyone has their own path. No one has the right to tell you which path is yours — except you.
Students set different goals: some wish simply to improve their lives; others want to understand themselves better; some are drawn toward magic; others pursue practical or social goals, seeking success, influence, or wealth. All of this is your right, and none of these aims contradict one another. Choosing magical development does not mean you must become an ascetic who renounces everything for the sake of a lofty ideal — this would be foolish.
Our school has mentors, a forum, and a YouTube channel. Whatever question you may have at any moment, it has the right to be asked — and the right to receive an answer. Do not hesitate to ask questions.
In every department and in every class, keeping a journal is essential. Initially, this will be a journal of your inner experiences, where you record all impressions, sensations, events, dreams, insights, and conclusions. As your consciousness expands, thoughts may become chaotic, and it is necessary to organize them periodically so you can draw timely conclusions. A word of caution: keep your notes and personal revelations private — this is your own work, and until the appropriate time, it should not be shown to anyone. This is simply hygiene.
At any time, you may switch to self-paced study, and at any time, you may rejoin the online group. There is no obligation — this is our principle.
We also offer a wide variety of practical classes where you can develop specific skills: club sessions on various topics and courses, different departments, practicums, and mysteries.
Be sure to monitor your schedule, plan your time, and, if participation in such activities is important for you, join them. If you require group study, connect without hesitation. Practice in our work is essential — especially when you are just beginning.