The Shamanic Journey

I thought I would share my thoughts and experiences about journeying and over my next few blogs and look at the 3 worlds, the Upper, Middle and Lower starting with the Lower World or Under World as it is known in Celtic Shamanism.

The benefits of meditation are now quite well known and journeying is a form of visual meditation a bit like lucid dreaming where you are part of the dream rather than just watching yourself in it and without a script. You need to be relaxed and physically comfortable and start by breathing out all your tiredness and tension and breathe in energy, power and love. You also need an eye mask to cut out any daylight and some drumming music designed for journeying to help you achieve the altered state of consciousness.

I remember my first journey quite clearly where I found a favourite tree and like Alice in Wonderland shrank and went through the roots to the Lower World. The landscape is what I would call "a world of nature" and it is here I met my Power Animal and Spirit Guides. You can also connect with your ancestors, as it is the world of our memories and traditions where we can ask for healing and regain our personal power. I personally have gained insights into many issues I have faced and I always journey with an Intention even when I journey for others. After journeying I usually feel refreshed and inspired.

My workshop "Bringing Shamanic Practices into Everyday Life"on 23rd and 24th September will enable you to journey to all 3 worlds and more information is under workshops.