Movement through the expression of dance in Shamanism is about the experience of the whole body. Dancing induces an altered state of consciousness that is necessary to connect us into non-ordinary reality. It opens our hearts, allows us to be present to connect with the divinity within ourselves and the divinity around us. It induces creativity, allows room for expansion, and thins the veil between our physical reality and those of the unseen. Through dancing, we are more deeply receptive to our helping spirits, power animals and guidance.
It feels more real to incorporate movement along with utilizing all the senses. It helps the Shamanic journeyer and healer to keep grounded and connected when traveling between worlds into non-ordinary reality.