• More info about drum journeying: What is journeying
• More info about the shamanic roots of drum journeying; What is Shamanism

Drum Journey Circle 

​Journeying to the beat of the drum - with a question or intention in mind - is an amazing way to connect to your deep essence and 
the wisdom of the universe. It has been practiced by native communities all over the world for thousands of years and is a core skill of the shamanic path.

To attend this Circle, you must have journey skills and some basic knowledge of the principles and ethics of Core Shamanism (gained in my Foundation course or a similar training). You do not need a drum.

One-on-One sessions

If you enjoy journeying to live drumming,  but can't come to the circle, I offer an alternative in a one-on-one setting. These are not healing or mentoring sessions, but "2 person drum circles". We will follow the process described below - opening the ceremony, sharing round, journeying (I drum or rattle for you), debrief and closing of the ceremony. Cost: £60 (one hour)

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In every circle  (or one-on-one session):

• Welcome: Opening ceremony, introductions and sharing with the talking stick
• Drum or rattle together 
• Journey work - we usually do one or two journeys. Sometimes I set a theme, sometimes you can bring in your own questions or intentions. 
• Sharing circle about your journeys

In some circles:

• Exploring the healing power and teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• Breathing exercises and body movement - to connect to your power animals and teachers and to manifest new insights. Vision dance journeys (tree dance, dance of the true self, etc.)
• Journeying for each other, basic healing exchange, group ceremony and outdoor work (depending on the experience level of the participants)

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• Dates: 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 23 Jan 2021
• Time: 3.30 to ca. 6.00pm (you may arrive from 3.00pm)
• Where: Fireside Lodge, Hanwell, West London
• Costs: 15£ per session
• Sign-up: As places are limited, early sign-up is crucial. Your place is reserved once we receive your payment (non-refundable, unless you give 1 weeks notice). 
• Pre-requisites: Drum Journey skills (either from my Foundation Course or a similar training). If you would like to join the Circle, but have no drum journey skills, you can take a few private lessons to learn how to do it. Or join the next The Drum Journey Foundation Course (scheduled on 16/17 October 2021)
• Joining instructions/directions will be sent once you signed up.

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Please read: How we honour the Circle

• This is ceremonial work, not therapy - your guidance and healing will come from your inner wisdom and the wisdom of the universe, not from the group facilitator or other participants. Please do not chat or give each other advice during the session- the spirits will know best what each participant ought to learn through the journey work.
• What is said in the circle remains in the circle: confidentiality
• If you plan to journey for others or do healing work for others, you must ask their verbal permission first.
• Please do not use other therapies during the circle - we want to focus on drum journey and ceremonial work
• If you are a therapist or health professional, please do not interrupt the flow of the circle by promoting your services, again, we want to focus on drum journey work. Feel free  to bring your business cards or flyers; you may put them on the bar in the entrance area, but please don't actively hand them out. 

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Example: Jeremy recounts his Drum Journey

The purpose of my meditation was to seek guidance on how I can find more clients for my catering business. When the drum started, I was guided to imagine myself walking in a lovely garden. I was told to look around to see whether I could find a bird or another animal, and sure enough, there was a spotted woodpecker. I introduced myself to the woodpecker and asked him whether he could show me some answers to my question.
He invited me to come and fly with him, and we both took off high into the clouds. Up there, I saw a neon sign, bright with red and yellow colours. Nothing written on it though; it was just a blank board. Woodpecker told me to write my name on it. I did not know how to do this, and I asked woodpecker for help. He plucked one of his feathers and used it as a writing pen. His ink was a drop of blood that had come out from his skin when the feather was plucked. He gave me the feather and told me to write. I felt reluctant and shy to do it. Woodpecker kept encouraging me. Finally, I wrote my name on the neon sign, and it lit up even more and started to turn. Then I heard the call-back signal of the drum, Andrea told us to give our thanks and say our good-byes. Then I went back to the garden and into normal reality.

What did the Journey teach me?

I noticed that I had been reluctant to believe in myself before this meditation. Yes, I wanted to put my name ‘out there’, but I was not self-confident enough to really stand out from the crowd and believe in the quality of my offerings. Woodpecker taught me that I had to be more self-confident and really put more of myself - even a ‘drop of blood’ - into this business. This was a real boost for me. I keep imagining the neon sign and I still see it turning and shining up there - a good reminder that I ought to believe in myself.