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Shamanic Journey Drumming | 
 enlarge | Artist: Michael Drake
Label: Talking Drum Publications
Category: Music
Buy New: $12.89
Sales Rank: 101375
Media: Audio CD
UPC: 634479630101
EAN: 0634479630101
ASIN: B0018ZOKYI
Release Date: June 2, 2008
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This CD has been digitally recorded to support the listener in making shamanic journeys. The shamanic journey is a time-honored method of inner consultation. It is a way of communicating with your inner self and retrieving information. Your inner self is in constant communication with all aspects of your environment, seen and unseen. You need only journey within to find answers to your questions. Step-by-step instructions for making shamanic journeys are explained in Michael's book, The Shamanic Drum.
The harmonic overtones and undertones on this recording were produced by a 22-inch single-headed, elk hide, cedar frame drum pulsed at four-beats-per-second. This tempo induces a theta wave cycle in the brain. Theta activity increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress, and awakens intuition. Theta rhythms are associated with the deepest states of shamanic consciousness. Researchers have found that if a tempo of four-beats-per-second is sustained for at least 15 minutes, most people can journey successfully even on their first attempt. To support your journey you can choose from three different tracks:
Track 1: 15 minute solo drumming with callback
Track 2: 15 minute solo drumming with rattle and callback
Track 3: 30 minute solo drumming with callback.
Shamanic drumming is an ancient method of healing and helping others. Practiced in diverse cultures around the planet, this technique is strikingly similar the world over. Shamanic drumming uses a single, repetitive rhythm played at a tempo of 3 to 4 beats per second. Although sounding quite simple and redundant, the unique connection between the drum and the shaman gives this drumming great power, richness, and depth. Through the many tones and harmonics of the drum, the shaman communes with the subtle and normally unseen energies of the spirit world.
Science is now verifying the therapeutic effects of drumming. Recent medical research indicates that drumming boosts the immune system, releases emotional trauma, and reintegrates the self. Other studies have demonstrated the calming, focusing, and healing effects of drumming on Alzheimer's patients, autistic children, emotionally disturbed teens, substance abusers, and trauma patients. Study results demonstrate that drumming is a valuable treatment for stress, fatigue, anxiety, hypertension, chronic pain, arthritis, and sleep disorders.
Michael Drake is a nationally recognized writer, rhythmist, and shamanist. He is the author of The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming and I Ching: The Tao of Drumming. Michael's journey into rhythm began under the tutelage of Mongolian shaman Jade Wah'oo Grigori. For the past 20 years he has been facilitating drum circles and workshops nationwide.
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