Shamanic Sound Journey

Something to Ponder: Across all cultures, there was a time when we made music for one another, moved and danced for one another, more often than not, for the sake of healing and deepening our spiritual connection. When we bring in the energy of live music and sound alongside our journey practice, we remember.

The Shamanic Sound Journey experience is an opportunity to be immersed in live music; Rhythmic drumming, rattles, bells, and vocals, with the intention of entering an altered state of consciousness known as the ‘Shamanic State of Consciousness (SSC). This meditative trance state can range from very light to very deep and anywhere in between. It can be as light as a daydream, something that we can easily snap out of, to something so deep that we temporarily step out of ordinary reality. In this journey session, we’ll drop our stories, open ourselves up to the great mystery, and allow ourselves to take a ride.

What to Expect: This practice can be done completely still, seated or lying down comfortably. Some may find that allowing rhythmic movement like rocking, jostling, or shaking can help bring you into the SSC. While this will be a floor based practice (not standing), you will be free to move through any positions that feel supportive to you and your process, ie; seated on your bum, seated on your knees, being on all fours, or laying down in any position. As in many of my classes, you have the power to choose your own adventure, and I encourage you to trust the wisdom of your body throughout this experience.

Previous Experience: While no experience is necessary, it can be helpful if you already have an existing journey or meditation practice in place. If you don’t, this may feel a bit foreign at first but with consistency, dropping in will get easier over time. Alternatively, even if this work is completely new to you, it could feel like the most natural thing you’ve ever done! You just never know until you jump in.

If you already have an active meditation or shamanic journey practice in place and you’ve never experienced these practices under the influence of live music, get ready! On a personal level, I believe there are many ways to achieve the SSC state and I ask you to trust your own intuition. I invite you to bring along any tools and techniques that already work for you in your current practice.

Itinerary: The night will start off with some gentle movement, stretching, and breathwork as we get acquainted with one another and feel into the community dynamic. The sound journey itself will last roughly an hour, leaving us with thirty minutes of group integration time to connect and share before releasing the container.

About Your Host: Ida is an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit www.IdaCavewoman.com.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations as are socks or slippers.

What to Bring: Yoga mat, blanket, pillow and an eye mask or anything else you need to feel comfortable on the floor. All of these items (except for pillows) are available at the studio if you don’t have them or if you forget them.

When: Saturday 11/23 from 6-8pm

Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97027

Cost: $30-$60, sliding scale
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/payment

Attendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group.