The Spirit Way Project

Algonquin mystic Michael Bastine, author Mason Winfield, and others have founded a new society devoted to the study and preservation of the sacred/spiritual legacy of Western New York.

SPIRIT WAY PROJECT is a chance for any of you to help us in our mission, even to participate in research and investigation.

Michael Bastine is originally from Maniwaki, Quebec. He was educated in a small rural public school. Most of his time was spent observing and relating to the natural world as a child. Then meeting up with Mad Bear a great blend of worlds began. Michael has been involved with Native Traditional people for about twenty years, where many influences have reinforced the teachings of nature.

Mason Winfield is a author of four books, and speaks and writes on a variety of mystical and paranormal topics, including Celtic and Iroquois folklore, East Aurora’s Roycroft community, Western New York’s psychic and religious history and the general study of the paranormal.

Mysha is a dedicated and truly gifted psychic medium, known for her loving and sincere approach to personal readings. She has had paranormal experiences since childhood and has studied the tarot since adolescence. Mysha lives what she believes and is especially good at helping others gain or re-gain perspective.

Ray Watson is Executive Director of the Watson Wellness Center and has over forty-five years of experience in the field of hypnosis and self hypnosis. He is certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists as a certification instructor in hypnosis. Ray specializes in private (one on one) instruction and small group for certification to go into the practice of hypnosis. Ray is also an international speaker and an accredited trainer in a variety of areas of interest. He has presented numerous lectures and workshops dealing in the subject areas below at the American Society of Dowsers convention, Dowsing Chapters, the NGH Convention as well as universities, colleges and high schools in New York State.

Rob Lockhart specializes in Folklore, 1812 History, and does Psychic Research

Father James Lagona is an Orthodox Catholic Bishop, as well as an expert in Psychic-Medium, and a Healer.

John Koerner specializes in Christian tradition and Regional History

Sensei Gerald Halligan specializes in Asian disciplines, Martial Arts, and General Research.

Cassandra has a deep passion and skill for sharing the gift of astrology. Throughout her career she has excelled in many areas of life; radio and television broadcasting, college administration and teaching, as well as social work. The thread throughout her career has been the professional application of astrological principles so that others may be reassured of a 'master plan' in their lives orchestrated of course, by God.

Ellen is an incomparable Metaphysician, Psychic, Master Astrologer, Healer, and Teacher. A third-generation intuitive, she discovered her psychic abilities while still a child. She had the good fortune of growing up in a family that recognized and nurtured her gifts, allowing them to flourish. As a young adult, Ellen began to study, and later teach Astrology. As she deepened her own understanding of the undeniable connection between Body, Mind, and Spirit, she incorporated the teachings of several systems of esoteric knowledge.