A Beginner's Guide to Shamanic Journeying

he shamanic journey is a practice common to all indigenous societies throughout history. By listening to a drumbeat or other rhythmic percussion, the shaman enters "non-ordinary" reality -- an altered state of consciousness beyond time and place -- to access spiritual guidance and healing, assist others and the planet, and reconnect with the cycles of nature. Shamanic Journeying offers you an interactive learning experience to discover how to journey just as traditional shamans have for centuries.

With the instruction in thsi book and the accompanying audio CD, internationally respected teacher Sandra Ingerman illuminates:

-The original role of the shaman in indigenous cultures

-How to meet and work with your "power animals" and other spirit teachers

-How to navigate the Lower World, Upper World, and Middle World -- the three divisions of unseen reality

-The keys to successful journeying in our modern culture

Sharing fascinating accounts of the powerful results of shamanic journeying and answers to the questions common to most beginners, Shamanic Journeying is an accessible guide for exploring the visionary worlds of the shaman.

CD includes drumming for three journeys.

Sandra Ingerman leads workshops on shamanism around the world. She holds an MA in counselling pyschology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional mental-health councellor, and is the author of multiple books and audio programs.

"Sandra Ingerman skillfully teaches us how shamanic journeying can be used for guidance, empowerment, renewal, divination, and healing. This is an exceptional resource and guidebook." -- Angeles Arrien, PhD, author of The Four-Fold Way