GlobalMBS • Quick Guide
Shamanic Drumming: What It Means (and What to Expect)
“Shamanic drumming” appears on a lot of event listings — often with very little explanation. This is the short version, so you know what the session usually involves.
In most cases, shamanic drumming is a rhythm-led session. A steady drumbeat is played while you sit or lie down and rest your attention on the sound.
It isn’t a class and it isn’t a performance. There’s usually nothing to follow or achieve — you settle in, listen, and let the rhythm do the work.
Seated or lying down, steady drumming, low lighting — sometimes with spoken guidance, sometimes just rhythm.
Most sessions last around 45–90 minutes, including time to settle in and come back at the end.
Want the full, no-nonsense breakdown?
We’ve put together a dedicated reference page covering what shamanic drumming means, what usually happens in a session, how long it lasts, and why descriptions can vary so much.
If you’re skimming listings: “shamanic drumming” usually means steady rhythm, inward focus, and resting with the sound — not a performance or a taught technique.
