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A man dances around a campfire deep in the forest, in a shamanic trance

Guided shamanic journey meditation

4 sessions23 to 30 minintermediate

Shamanic Trance offers four inner journeys inspired by shamanic traditions. The Vision Quest is about walking, waiting and letting what needs to be seen arrive. In The Fire of the Ancients, you watch the figures gathering by the fire without forcing a message. The Circle of Protection draws on the element that calls you, and the last journey brings you back with a power object to recognise and hold.

Sessions last 23 to 30 minutes and are marked as intermediate. They suit you if you already have some experience with relaxation and want to explore deeper imaginative journeys. Lie down or sit comfortably, ideally with headphones, and let the voice lead you from the start of the journey all the way back.

The sessions

  1. The Vision Quest

    30 min · intermediate

    An inner journey in the manner of vision quests: walking, waiting, and letting what needs to be seen arrive.

  2. The Fire of the Ancients

    26 min · intermediate

    Sit by the fire of the ancients, watch the figures gathering there, without forcing any message on them.

  3. The Circle of Protection

    23 min · intermediate

    Draw a circle of protection from the element that calls you — earth, water, fire, air — and settle inside it.

  4. Returning with a Power Object

    30 min · intermediate

    Return from a journey with a power object: recognise it, hold it, and know what it brings back.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a shamanic journey?

In many traditions, a shamanic journey is an inner voyage, often supported by a steady drumbeat, to other worlds and their symbols. Here it is offered as a guided meditation you follow with your imagination, lying down or seated.

Do I need a drum?

No. The session guides you entirely by voice, so there is no instrument to play or prepare. All you need is a quiet place where you will not be disturbed, your phone and, ideally, a pair of headphones to stay immersed.

Is it suitable if I have never meditated?

These sessions are marked as intermediate and last up to 30 minutes. If you are new, start with Learning Basics to get used to relaxing and following the voice, then come back to these journeys.