“One Question people often ask is about drums. Why drums are used and also rattles and hit sticks? It’s to create a rhythm which is between about 140-210 beats per minute and it varies depending on the journey itself. But the reason for that is it’s been shown that rhythm…”
Gerry Starnes, an Austin Texas area shamanic practitioner and teacher, presents fundamental concepts of the shamanic journey practice. The journey is a meditative process to the rhythm of drums, rattles, or other percussive instruments. It is an ancient and powerful way for people to connect with Spirit.