Want to journey but not sure where to start? An experienced shamanic journeyer but looking for sample journeys? An academic looking to know more about the journey state? This is the page for you!
When people think about shamanism, it is often journey work that comes to mind. It is one of the most often used tools within shamanism, and a great place to start if 
the shamanic path is one you are thinking you’d like to pursue. One of the greatest things about journey work; and most shamanic tools, is that they can be used on their own, or in conjunction with other belief systems.
The reason journeys work so well is that they use the drum, which follows a fast (typically 120+ bpm) monotonous rhythm. This rhythm affects the theta waves within your brain and helps alter the perception of reality, thereby taking you into a trance or journey state.
Please enjoy these resources that we’ve provided below. There are instructions, sample journeys, recommended first journeys and; coming in the spring, a 60+ page ebook that we hope will be a great resource to everyone (sign up for our newsletter on the right if you want to be notified when it is released!).
And of course, if you have any questions or requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the form at the bottom of the page!
How to Journey in 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve never done journey work before, or are new to it and would like a refresher:
1. Read this article on how to journey.
2. Download a drumming audio track to journey to. We recommend the 25 minute solo drum to start!
3. Get comfortable, and take your first journey!
Recommended Journeys
Finding Your Anchor Spot
We recommend this middle world journey for first time journey workers, and those that do not have an anchor spot already.
Finding Your Power Animal
Whether it is your first, fifth or fiftieth power animal, this journey to the lower world is a must!
Finding Your Spirit Teacher
This upper world journey will help you find a spirit teacher.
Learn More About Shamanic Journeys
The following articles can help shed even more light on, and about journeys:
- What should I expect in a journey?
- Here we discuss what the journey state is and what to expect.
- Video and Article available.
- What are the three worlds?
- This video and article give a quick intro to journey work, and the three worlds, which are where we’ll be spending our time in journeys.
- Video and Article available.
- Is it Real?
- Here we explore whether or not our experiences within a journey are real. We also talk about shamanic doorways and power spots.
- Video and Article available.
- Guided Meditation
- As with all things, it takes practice to get good at journey work. Guided meditation can be used to help us get there.
- Audio and Article available.
- Free guided meditations are also available here
- Podcast episodes dedicated to shamanic journeys:
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