There is a lot of myths about shamanic journeying; that it requires rituals and herbs, and that you have to be trained for it. I have conducted three journeys in Sweden, who all came spontaneously, without any plans thereof. This way, as I understand it, my Ego doesn't get in the way (wanting to achieve something), but let healing take place. We do need, however, someone to facilitate the journeying, physically with us.
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My first Shamanic journey, was a transpersonal out of body experience, when I danced African dance in spring 2004. It was as if I expanded so much I could touch the ceiling, the walls, and still feel my feet pounding on the floor, anchored in a moment of deep connection with the drummer. My heartbeat becoming the same as the rhythm.
My second Shamanic journey, was at a meditation retreat in 2007, where we sat in a circle. I was given "Shaktipat" by the facilitator, which gave a "push" into my own memories, spiralling into myself as an infant to understand a hurt.
My third Shamanic journey, was in 2008 at a Lomilomi treatment, where the massage therapist facilitated a safe space, where I found my inner child.
These experiences and their lessons, are described further in my book: "The Call for Divine Mothering".