hamans travel regularly into "non-ordinary reality" for wisdom, healing and in the service of others in their clans and communities. Using their experience and knowledge about journeying, and with the guidance and assistance of their Power Animals and helping spirits, they come to know the locations, contours and landscapes of the spirit world that is so central to their lives and work.

Essentially, over time, they "map out" this world and come to know where to go for certain kinds of knowledge and experiences essential to their practice. Such journeying is also a fundamental part of contemporary shamanism – playing an important role in our ongoing spiritual development.

In Journey Circles, we are learning to use the Shamanic Journey in very practical ways, approaching them in a structured and organized way, so as to better incorporate them into everyday experience. Journeys may be about certain topics or healings, or may be intended to find new places in the spiritual realm – mapping out the spiritual landscape.

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Class Description
At present, the group meets on every other Wednesday of the month. An occasional "Introduction to the Shamanic Journey" workshop is offered at NiaSpace, but is not necessary to participate in the circle.

Please join the email list for reminders about upcoming circles. Select Journey Circle as an area of interest.

In these Circles, we discuss the journey process and set an intention – either as individuals, in pairs or as a group – and go on at least one journey. Following the 15-30 minute drumming journey, group members can share their experiences, compare notes and discuss plans for integrating new insights into their ordinary lives.

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