Exploring shamanic journeying: repetitive drumming with shamanic instructions induces specific subjective experiences but no larger cortisol decrease than instrumental meditation music.
Bruno Gingras, Gerald Pohler, W. Tecumseh Fitch
PLoS One July 7, 2014 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102103 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractRepetitive drumming paired with shamanic instructions produces distinct subjective experiences, such as visions or altered states, but does not lead to a greater reduction in cortisol levels compared to listening to instrumental meditation music. The findings suggest that while the shamanic practice can evoke specific psychological effects, its physiological stress-reducing impact is not superior to that of meditation music.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Repetitive drumming with shamanic instructions instrumental meditation music |
| Citations | 33 |
| Key finding | Shamanic journeying with repetitive drumming induces specific subjective experiences but does not result in a larger cortisol decrease than instrumental meditation music. |
Abstract
Exploring shamanic journeying: repetitive drumming with shamanic instructions induces specific subjective experiences but no larger cortisol decrease than instrumental meditation music.