Anyone searching in Switzerland for a well-founded, traditional sanctuary dedicated to mediumship, trance healing, nature communication and shamanic training will quickly discover a remarkable venue just outside Basel: The Amanar Centre Riehen at Wenkenstrasse 24. The centre is the second-generation continuation of the formerly pioneering Psi Centre Basel – a protected space for consciousness development, spiritual healing, and warm encounters at eye level.
1984: The Origins at the Psi Centre Basel
The roots of the Amanar Centre are closely intertwined with the history of parapsychology and mediumship in Switzerland. In 1984, Eva and Matthias Güldenstein founded the Psi Centre Basel. Matthias Güldenstein, who had established the Parapsychological Working Group Basel back in 1967 (as outlined in our portrait of the Basler Psi-Verein), created a dedicated training and practice venue specifically devoted to the practical development of mediumistic and sensitive faculties.
In 1998, the Psi Centre relocated from central Basel to the green, tranquil municipality of Riehen. Over four decades, it evolved into a landmark teaching institution. Numerous renowned mediums and healers across the German-speaking world trained there. For instance, the Swiss medium Simone Rüegsegger, now an international tutor and lecturer, completed her multi-year mediumship training at the Psi Centre Basel in Riehen.
Generation Change: Continuing into the Second Generation
Entering 2024, the centre opened a new, forward-looking chapter: Operating under the name Amanar Centre Riehen, Angelika Güldenstein and Friedrich Schweizerhof took over the leadership of the house. They carry forward the life's work of Eva and Matthias Güldenstein with fresh vigor, deep respect for tradition, and modern inspiration into the second generation.
The name "Amanar" symbolizes protection, guidance, and the bridging of different worlds. The centre considers itself a sanctuary where individuals can deepen their intuition, experience spiritual healing, and develop sensitive gifts within a safe, grounded environment.
Holistic Atmosphere: MEMON Renatured Rooms & Eye-Level Culture
A defining feature of the Amanar Centre is the refined environment of its premises at Wenkenstrasse 24 in Riehen. The seminar and treatment rooms are renatured using innovative MEMON technology, creating an energetically harmonized indoor climate free from electromagnetic interference. This noticeably supports concentration, relaxation, and subtle perception for participants and clients alike.
Equally characteristic is the lived culture within the centre: Every interaction takes place strictly at eye level. Amanar fosters an open, non-judgmental atmosphere where everyone meets as equals. There is no artificial hierarchy between teachers and students, but rather a collaborative exploration of human consciousness.
Comprehensive Course & Event Programme
The portfolio of the Amanar Centre encompasses a wide range of training courses, day workshops, evening events, and private sittings:
- Mediumship & Spirit Contacts: Systematic training of spiritual senses (clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience), trance mediumship, and evidential contacts with the spirit world.
- Spiritual Healing & Trance Healing: Education in energy work, transmission of healing energy, activation of self-healing powers, and regular healing circles.
- Nature Communication & Shamanism: Shamanic healing practices, shamanic drum-making courses, seasonal rituals, and communion with nature's spiritual forces.
- Animal Communication & Sensitivity: Telepathic connection with animals, perception training, and personal spiritual orientation.
Significance in the Swiss Mediumship Network
The Amanar Centre Riehen represents an essential pillar in the broader landscape of mediumship in Switzerland. While the Basler Psi-Verein in downtown Basel operates as an organizer of large public lectures and international guest speakers, the Amanar Centre in Riehen offers an intimate, sheltered space for small-group practice, intensive coursework, and one-on-one healing work.
Easily accessible via public transport (Tram 6, Bus 34, S-Bahn S6 to Riehen), the centre welcomes seekers and advanced practitioners alike from across the Basel tri-border region of Switzerland, Germany, and France.
Sources & Links: Official website of the Amanar Centre Riehen (azri.ch); Profile of Psi Zentrum Basel at INFOREL; Listing on deinmedium.ch.
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