Intro to Shamanic Journeying
Intro to shamanic journeying are not familiar with shamanic journeying and many who are aware of it have never tried it. It is a wonderful experience that opens your soul to more of the non-ordinary reality. It is also very helpful in healing. It is a practice that requires the support of trained teachers.
It is often difficult for a person to journey on their own and many people who have never tried it think it is not possible. But shamanists report that the majority of first time journeyers can do it successfully. The main thing is to have a clear intention and to learn the process by starting small and then gradually increasing your goal.
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying: Your First Steps into the Spirit World
In a shamanic journey the soul leaves the body and visits other places in the lower world or elsewhere in the universe. These places can be much like the geography of earth with mountains, trees and rivers or they can feel airy and energetic. Most journeys will involve interacting with spirits and learning about other dimensions that are not accessible to the waking mind. The purpose of a shamanic journey can be healing, connecting with guardian spirits, religious growth or simply enjoying the experience.
While in a shamanic journey the person is usually not conscious of their physical environment, but still has peripheral awareness. The drum beat creates a syncronization of brain waves that supports the trance state needed for journeying. The shamanist will not be drumming for himself or herself as this is done for others in a group and it takes some skill to keep your mind focused on the drum and your soul to leave your body.