Using repetitive movement is a practice that’s history is lost in time. There is no right or wrong movement that will bring us into trance, though some do work better than others.
In my community, we see an example of repetitive movement inducing trance with movement around the fire circle and with drumming.
Trance movement can bring up emotions that were blocked or buried in the body, that is fine. It can bring visions, that is good. Trance movement will shift your energy to allow you to open to more, and that is excellent.
Things that come up during trance movement that get in your way of achieving a deeper trance:
The Monkey Mind – your mind likes it’s safe spaces, it likes to be entertained, it will try and trick you with things like “This isn’t working” “I can’t do this anymore” “Someone else is doing something that is wrong or irritating.” Generally this is the time when you are close to a break through and your mind is resisting because this is a challenge it has not experienced before or in a while. I still have this every time, and I know pushing through is worth trying.
Dropping – this doesn’t usually happen in a short trance, but a longer session can cause the visions to be more intense, so the body passes out to allow the visions to happen. If someone drops and you are spotting, allow them to be as long as you do not see any distress. Bringing someone out quickly for your comfort is generally not comfortable for the person in trance.
Trying to make sense of things – this is a control thing, we do not like to be out of control but trance is a time when we are not in control.
We chose to try this, so when that challenge comes up just let it go and think, “Oh it is the monkey mind thing again. ” And stay in the movement or whatever you are using to induce trance.
Generally if you allow yourself to ride the energy and keep your breathing even, you will have the best trance experience.
Remember trance is a gift you give to yourself. It is a pathway to be in touch with things you cannot easily perceive.
Here are some suggested movements to work with for a trance video. If you want to be standing and use your whole body, the movement I would suggest is walking in place. This movement will still allow you to see the images in the video. If you want to be fancy, I would step right – step together, step left – step together. You could also slowly rock side to side shifting weight foot to foot. If seated, I would use a slow rocking movement allowing the music to carry you. You could even simply use your hands or feet, clapping or stepping – keep the movement simple and repetitive – nothing you have to remember or think about. You do not want to engage the monkey mind to judge if you are doing it correctly. That defeats the purpose of the movement. I would try the movement out first to find what works for you before using it with the video. The movement should not take away from the sound and the images, they should feel good together so they blend into a whole that will make a better trance experience.
If you have to stop moving at some point, that is okay. No one is grading you here. Remember trance is your gift to yourself. Simply stop moving and continue with the video and allow yourself to stay in the softened space.
Toward the end of the video the song will fade.
You will hear three bell sounds, at that point, if you are still moving, slow down and come to a stop.
Close your eyes and allow everything you have taken in to be. Sense the energy. If there are visions allow them, but do not try to grasp onto them.
And when you feel ready open your eyes.
Give yourself time enough to slowly step back into the normal flow. Drink water. Have a blanket to stay warm. Allow yourself the time you need.
If you are alone, once you feel grounded reach out to your buddy to let them know you are fine and back. Because of course if you were going to do it by yourself you have told someone, so they would be there to know you are fine. 🙂
Enjoy!
