Shamanic Journey is a Self-Guided Expedition into the Imaginal World of the Psyche. In this podcast, we go over Shamanic Journey basics, and provide a description of the Imaginal World, the world of images, accessible through Shamanic Journeying, and C.G. Jung's Active Imagination. We cover the following topics:
- What does make Shamanic Journey different than Meditation?
- Basic Elements of a Shamanic Journey (boundary, intention, and sonic driver)
- Shamanic Journey and the Imaginal World of the Psyche (Mundus Imaginalis)
- Practicing A Brief Shamanic Drum Journey Demo
The term imaginal world does not mean an imaginary world. It rather a world that “exists in images”. The term Imaginal was first coined by Henry Corbin, famous French Theologian. Corbin introduced the concept of Mundus Imaginalis, or the Imaginal World. The Mundus Imaginalis can also be thought as the World of the Soul, a world that is empirically observed through the organ of Soul or Heart, through Imagination or Imaginative Consciousness. All mystical and altered states of consciousness access this imaginal world to various degrees.
This podcast is produced by Aion Farvahar, who is a Life and Spirituality Mentor, and a Psychoshamanic and IFS Self-Leadership Practitioner. For more information about Aion Farvahar or Celestial Twin Life Mentorship visit:
- Celestial Twin Website (https://celestialtwin.com/)
- About Aion Farvahar (https://celestialtwin.com/linkinbio/)
- Celestial Twin YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/CelestialTwin/)
Reference Links:
- The Role of Intention in Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Je2NgADJU0
- Dr. C. Michael Smith, "Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue": https://www.cmichaelsmith.com/books/
- Self, Spirit Guide, and Celestial Twin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-sgrbSDvPg
- First Shamanic Journey Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i687uaqlAQ
Background Music:
CC-BY by Artist: Meydän, Track: Away,
Artist's Website (https://soundcloud.com/meydansound/)
Disclaimer:
The ideas presented here are based on personal perspectives, experience, or research, and are not meant to reflect any scientific or academic argument. No part of this podcasts may be reproduced or used without written permission from Celestial Twin Life Mentorship or Aion Farvahar (https://celestialtwin.com/). Use of brief quotations is permitted, if providing a clear attribution and link to the original post.
Blessings!