Shamanic Journey Series, No. 1
Foundation for Shamanic Studies
a nonprofit incorporated educational organization.
The solo drumming on this disc is an outstanding example of impeccable, uninterrupted shamanic journey drumming in the classic mode by Michael Harner, internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of shamanism. His large, single-head, round-frame, hand drum produces the full range of the auditory spectrum, from pulsing low-frequency throb to the subtle midrange nuances and high-frequency overtones.
This is not music, but is to be used as instructed in Michael Harner's book, The Way of the Shaman (HarperCollins, 1980, 1990). Do not be discouraged if you do not achieve success the first time; repeated practice: may be necessary to achieve results.
These are some pointers to help you journey successfully:
1. Use headphones;
2. Do not try to journey to the drum sound if you are tired or sleepy, or have taken alcohol or mind-altering substances within the past 24 hours;
3. Lie down in a quiet, dimly lit or dark room and disconnect the telephone so that you will not be disturbed;
4. Cover your eyes with a bandana or other piece of cloth;
5. Before starting, be very clear about where you are going (e.g., Lower World), and for what purpose;
6. Adjust the drumming volume so that it is loud enough (it should be equivalent to someone beating a live drum within a few feet of you, but not so loud you experience discomfort);
7. Use your pre-selected departure point known to you in ordinary reality (as described in the book);
8. Employ the simultaneous narration technique (described later) in order to maximize the vividness of your journey;
9. Keep a journal of your experiences.
At the end of the journey, the drums are beaten four times to signal that it is time to return; then the drums are beaten very rapidly for the return journey. Finally, the drums are beaten four times again to signal that the return journey is ended and you should be back in the room where you started. Persons engaged in power animal retrieval or soul retrieval work, should not wait until the drumming is ended to return, but should do so whenever they feel it is appropriate.
Do not play the recording in a moving vehicle, while operating heavy machinery, or if you have epileptic tendencies.
The drumming is digitally recorded, edited, and mastered. High-quality headphones are recommended to achieve the maximum range and fidelity of sound. You can use a high-quality loudspeaker system instead of earphones, but the speaker sound will interfere with recording your journey experiences using the simultaneous narration technique, and may also disturb others.
Link to the aforementioned book (free):
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