Shamanic Journey Guided Meditation

“What’s really important about shamanism is that there is another reality you can personally discover … we are not alone.”

— Michael Harner, anthropologist, teacher, author

Access Your Inherent Wisdom Through the Heartbeat of the Drum

In many traditional Indigenous cultures, it is believed that before a child is born, a spirit animal or other being from the spirit world volunteers to serve as their lifelong guardian. This may help explain why children often speak with “imaginary” friends—perhaps they are communing with their spirit allies.

In this Shamanic Journey Guided Meditation, you’ll be introduced to the ancient practice of journeying into the spiritual realms of the Lower and Upper Worlds. The steady rhythm of the drum becomes your bridge—its heartbeat guiding you into an expanded state of awareness known as the Shamanic State of Consciousness (SSC), or the experience of “dreaming awake.”

In this altered state, you may encounter compassionate spirit allies, power animals, and guiding beings who offer wisdom, healing, and insight—both for yourself and for others. These journeys often reveal symbolic messages, spiritual gifts, or the presence of specific guides that hold significance for your current path.

Following your journey, we’ll take time to integrate your experience—exploring the meanings behind any visions, symbols, or sensations you received. Often, these insights point to tangible next steps: rituals, reflections, or real-world actions that bring healing, deepen your spiritual connection, and enrich your daily life.

This practice is safe, drug-free, and gentle. If your mind wanders during the journey, you will simply return to waking consciousness. With practice, the pathway becomes more familiar, allowing deeper access to the wisdom that resides within and beyond.

My journey into shamanism

Following many years of psychedelic exploration, my path took a profound turn in the early 1990s when I had the privilege of studying with Dr. Michael Harner, widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on shamanism.

A pioneering figure in anthropology, shamanic practice, and ayahuasca research, Dr. Harner (1929–2018) left an extraordinary academic and spiritual legacy. His groundbreaking work helped bring the richness of traditional shamanism into Western awareness, and his book, The Way of the Shaman: A Guide to Power and Healing (1980), became a cornerstone for countless seekers and practitioners exploring both cross-cultural and contemporary shamanism. The Foundation for Shamanic Studies continues to share and preserve indigenous knowledge with great integrity.

From these early beginnings, my training expanded through ongoing study and deep immersion in the shamanic path. As co-founder of Great Mystery, I had the unique opportunity to work closely with both traditional and contemporary shamanic practitioners, including medicine men and women from across the Americas, Polynesia, and Siberia. These direct experiences have profoundly shaped my understanding of the sacred, the unseen, and the healing power of Spirit.

Listen to my interview with Foundation for Shamanic Studies president Susan Mokelke, The Shaman’s Song and Helping Spirits.

Contact me to schedule a Shamanic Journey Guided Meditation.
Sessions are 90 minutes in-person and offered at a rate of €100.