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London Open Drumming Group
WORKING WITH CORE SHAMANISM
About the group
The London Open Drumming group has been meeting since 1997. The aim is to provide a safe working environment to practice core shamanic techniques for people who have done an introductory course. It also gives the opportunity to talk about shamanic experiences with others and to foster shamanic community.
Within the core shamanic framework the shamanic journey, song, dance art and craft have been some of the forms the group have used to explore personal creativity, healing and personal development. The group has also worked with ceremony and ritual for both personal and community healing. Whatever form the work takes we are always looking to deepen our relationships with our spirit helpers and teachers and to bring the power and wisdom available in the spirit world to this reality.
Is the group open to anyone and how can I join?
The group is open to anyone who has attended a basic course in core shamanism or done shamanic counselling with a teacher that is known to the organisers. This is so we are coming from the same framework and not continually teaching the basics of journeying and the geography of the spirit world. As a general rule we would expect potential members to have attempted journeys to the lower and upper world and to have journeyed for someone else. If in doubt please contact us. If you have not been before please let us know when, where and with whom you did your basic course or which shamanic practitioner has taught you to journey.
How often must I attend?
The group is open so members can attend whichever meetings they wish. To receive an e-mail reminder of meeting dates and topics please e-mail Shenoah at shenoah@abelgratis.co.uk with the heading "LODG reminder" and ask to be added to the email list. Each meeting is different so contact one of the organisers to check if you need to bring anything special if you are not on the e-mail reminder list.
Do I need to bring a drum?
Although it is called a drumming group the only drumming that usually happens is for the journeying and is done by the person running that session. If there is going to be group drumming a reminder to bring one goes out in the e-mail reminder.
Where and when does the group meet?
We meet on the second Saturday of the month. The venue is a few minutes walk from the train and tube stations at Vauxhall, London SW8. The doors open at 12 noon and we finish by 6 p.m. If we have started we may not be able to open the door so if you are delayed please let the facilitator who is running the day know. Please do not arrive late or plan to leave early. The part of the venue we use is fully accessible.
What should I bring and how much does it cost?
For more information and venue address contact:
Karen Kelly (01223) 562838 karenspirittalk@aol.com
Shenoah Taylor 020 8993 8392 / 0794 154 4961 shenoah@abelgratis.co.uk
David Scott 07956 589 4533 drumming.group@mac.com
Each meeting is different and wonderful in it's own way. It offers the opportunity for people to develop their own work as well as learning new techniques and deepening their connection.
Some past themes have included
earth connection through ritual and creativity, shamanic song, ancestor work, seide, rattle making, shamanic healing, shamanic art, healing using medicine objects, healing dance, group ritual, transitions, divination, journeying on song, personal healing, give away ceremony, self expression, nature work (done in the summer), healing song, working with the elements and many more
updated 18th May 2007