HELPERS, GUIDES & ALLIES-NAVIGATING THE SHAMANIC LANDSCAPE by Byron Metcalf For over 40,000 years shamanic societies throughout the world have used various musical strategies to achieve altered states of consciousness. These states, which are believed to be essential components to most of their sacred rituals and ceremonies, offer infinite varieties of inner landscapes which the shaman must "navigate" in order to retrieve insight and wisdom, and bring healing to the community. Drums and percussion, played in a continuous, driving manner are the basic instruments used for these purposes. Helpers, Guides & Allies... was inspired by Byron Metcalf's passionate interest and involvement in the healing Potential of non-ordinary (altered) states of consciousness. This CD is specifically designed for use in Integrative and Holotropic Breathwork sessions, trance dance, intense meditation practices, body centered therapies, and other sacred or shamanic rituals that utilize altered or expanded states of awareness. It is best experienced at high volume (or with headphones) and may be used in its entirety as a 70 minute inner journey. It is recommended that one refrain from operating a car or participating in activities that require focused mental attention to ordinary reality while listening to this material. (70 minute CD) Price: $18.00 [Add to Cart]