Q1: What is a shamanic journey?

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A: A shamanic journey is a practitioner-led spiritual practice used to gain clarity, insight and self-understanding when answers are not easily accessible through the thinking mind. It works on a symbolic and intuitive level and supports inner orientation and awareness.

Q2: How does a shamanic journey session work?

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A: The journey is carried out by the practitioner on your behalf. You remain fully present and relaxed throughout the session. Before the journey, we clarify a question or life theme together. Afterward, the insights, symbols or messages that emerged are shared and gently reflected on.

Q3: What can a shamanic journey help with?

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A: Shamanic journeys are often used for questions related to personal direction, recurring patterns, inner blocks, or deeper self-discovery. They do not predict the future or make decisions for you, but support clarity and perspective.

Q4: What should I expect after the session?

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A: Many clients feel calm, grounded or reflective after a session. Insights may appear immediately or unfold gradually over the following days. Integration continues naturally over time.

Q5: Is a shamanic journey a replacement for therapy or medical treatment?

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A: No. A shamanic journey is a complementary spiritual practice and does not replace medical, psychological or therapeutic care.

Q6: Are there scientific studies related to shamanic practices?

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A: Yes. Researchers in anthropology, psychology and neuroscience have published studies examining shamanic trance, symbolic imagery effects, and altered states of consciousness associated with shamanic rituals. For example:

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• A 2024 neuroanthropological study explored shamanic trance as a non-ordinary consciousness state, observing characteristic brain oscillations and cultural context. 
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1325188/full?utm

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• A 2025 empirical study investigated how shamanic symbolic imagery affects emotions and consciousness, showing changes in affect and states of consciousness in a controlled group. 
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/7/893?utm

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• A scoping review of scientific literature on shamanic trance summarizes the evidence on phenomenology, psychology, neurophysiology and potential therapeutic relevance and highlights the need for further research. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11536825/?utm

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