04/04/2025
Shamanic drumming for healing & spiritual connection
Shamans drum for several reasons, most notably for spiritual connection and healing purposes - where one
may not be able to access through traditional methods.
It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to lower stress and anxiety levels. It can also help reduce heart rate and blood pressure, promoting a calm state.
It stimulates the body's energy centers (chakras), helping to release physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or soul blockages.
The drumbeat is also thought to mimic the heartbeat of oneself, the womb mother and mother nature, creating a sense of connection to life and nature, reinforcing a sense of grounding or presence during ceremonies.
Drumming can be used to heal, energize, or cleanse individuals or spaces, with the rhythm acting as a way to restore balance and harmony.
The rhythmic drumming is often used to enter altered states of consciousness, which are essential for shamanic practices like journeying, similar to going into a deep state of meditation.
The repetitive sound helps the shaman connect with the spiritual realm, facilitating communication with spirits and ancestors and other.
