In this circle, our focus is on practicing shamanic journeying together, using a drum or rattle with a steady, monotone beat to help our minds shift into the journey state.

If you'd like to explore shamanic journeying in a friendly, supportive environment, you're warmly invited to come and try it out. We include both beginners and experienced journeyers. It’s helpful, but not required, to have some basic familiarity with shamanic journeying before your first visit.

Each month, we start with a brief welcome and introductions. Then we “open the circle” by lighting a candle, singing, and a bit of group drumming in unison. After that, I’ll introduce the questions I’ll be inviting the group to journey on for the night. They might be connected to the time of year, or to a spiritual theme. Then, we’ll begin our first journey of the evening, with me drumming for the group. A typical journey will last about 10-15 minutes. Then we’ll take some notes on what we experienced, followed by a conversation where you're welcome to share briefly about what you experienced. We strongly emphasize confidentiality, to keep the circle safe for everyone.

Then, we'll do a second journey on a related topic, followed by another round of conversation and sharing. Before we close, we often spend a few minutes offering shamanic healing to anyone in the circle who requests it, or anyone else who has given us permission to do healing work for them.

Please bring an eye covering (like a sleep mask or bandanna), something to take notes with, and a yoga mat or blanket, if you wish to lie down when you journey. Staying seated in a chair is fine too.