altered states of consciousness

Trance Dance

by Brian Masters

The short answer to “what is trance dance” would be, a shamanic practice using music, movement, and breath-work to achieve an altered state of consciousness. Trance dance is in essence a meditational method, being an active meditation the music and movement are used as a focus to clear the mind of conscious thought allowing the [...]

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Following the beat of my own drum

by Jennifer Masters

The Story of my Shamanic Drum I often get asked about drums these days. They’re such magical instruments, aren’t they? To me the drum is a very feminine instrument, container-like in shape, it’s a living, breathing thing that resonates with the heartbeat of Mother Earth. We feel her vibrations and we remember we are part [...]

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Article by Mara Clear Spring With excerpts from the journals of Jennifer Masters ♥ “I didn’t think it was possible, but in my very first Trance Dance I was able to tune out the mundane world and connect with my spirit guides in a new way, an incredibly powerful experience. Since I had never experienced [...]

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“I ran after Coyote up a hill to the edge of a cliff and fell over the edge—screaming with delight, I began laughing and we started to bounce across the desert floor as if it was a trampoline. Then we were running with our arms spread wide along the beach, wind rushing, screaming with joy, [...]

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Jennifer Masters


San Diego, CA
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