"Spirit Horse Shamanic Journey" was digitally
recorded to support the listener in making shamanic journeys. As a spirit
guide, Horse is a messenger to and from the spirit world and a psychopomp who
leads departed souls into the afterlife. Horse represents personal power,
stamina, endurance, freedom, independence, travel, adventure, and soul flight.
Horse is a medicine or you could say a relationship with the spirit of Horse
such that the Horse will let you (your spirit) ride him and will take you where
you want to go. Do you need to get somewhere physical or spiritual? Horse will
assist you and serve as your guardian spirit, giving safety in your physical
and metaphysical journeys.
The shaman's horse, namely the single-headed frame drum,
originated in Siberia, together with shamanism itself
thousands of years ago. The repetitive, rhythmic cadence of shamanic drumming
is evocative of a horse on a journey. Siberian shamans describe it as the
buoyant, transcendent state that one mounts and rides from plane to plane. The
wild, untamed spirit of Horse will teach you how to ride the drum into vast
worlds of extraordinary richness and complexity. We can ride Spirit Horse on
journeys through the inner realms of consciousness or call upon this power
animal to be the courier of our prayers in remote or distant healing.
Beginning your Journey
The first seven tracks that you hear are an invocation,
calling in the spiritual energies of the seven directions—East, South, West,
North, Mother Earth, Father Sky, and Center (Self). Calling in the directions
embeds you in the living web of life, yielding greater awareness and
perspective.
When track eight begins, focus your attention on the sound
of the drum, then close your eyes and feel yourself being carried away by the
sound. Once you enter a trance state, you may experience a change in body
temperature, feel energy flowing through your body, or find yourself twitching
or rocking. It is not uncommon to hear sounds or voices. You may see colorful
patterns, symbolic images, or dreamlike visions. The key is to observe whatever
happens without trying to analyze the experience.
If for any reason you want to return, just retrace your
steps back. You will hear a call back signal near the end of the track,
followed by a short period of heartbeat drumming to assist you in refocusing
your awareness back to your physical body. Sit quietly for a few moments, and
then open your eyes. To learn more, look inside my book
The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming.
Spirit Horse Shamanic Journey
1. East - Eagle Whistle, Apache Shaker and Native American
Flute
2. South - Rainstick and Native American Flute
3. West - Ocarina, Frame Drum, Rainstick and Native American
Flute
4. North - Rainstick and Native American Flute
5. Mother Earth - Conch, Frame Drum and Turtle Rattle
6. Father Sky - Long Horn and Tibetan Bell
7. Center - Singing Bowl
8. Spirit Horse Journey - Cajon Drum
9. Call Back Signal - Frame Drum
Sample and Download at CD Baby--Spirit Horse Shamanic Journey, mp3 download, 64
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