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The last time this topic was on HN, some mentioned that many indigenous people had similar techniques with drum beats, e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIfL
by hliyan 1y ago
The last time this topic was on HN, some mentioned that many indigenous people had similar techniques with drum beats, e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIfLC5iudQ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIfLC5iudQ0 (this is a modern rendition though).
- culi 1y agoSee also: sweat baths. Surprisingly wide spread in practice. Not only is it practiced throughout most of North America (Turtle Island) but is also a feature of Kabbalistic (Jewish mysiticist) practices. Mandingo practices might be an African analogue. (yes, they can lead to psychedelic experiences) EDIT: here's a paper on Kabbalah and sweat lodges https://www.academia.edu/37069129/The_Kabbalah_of_the_Sweatlodge https://www.academia.edu/37069129/The_Kabbalah_of_the_Sweatl...
- vishnugupta 1y agoSomewhat related you may want to check out the works of Manvir Singh [1]. He is an anthropologist who has done extensive work in Shamanism, even authored a book. A necessary condition to be a shaman is to enter altered sensory state and Shamanism is prevalent among indigenous peoples across the world. [1] https://www.manvir.org/ https://www.manvir.org/
- 3RTB297 1y agoMichael Harner's earlier work was in the same vein. He even released a record back in the 70's with drum beats that fit the typical shamanic rates he saw in use.
- AlecSchueler 1y agoIndigenous to where?
- dude250711 1y agoTo the planet.
- Cthulhu_ 1y agoI think most modern people can relate, getting into the zone listening to music. But one difference is intent and attention.