Abstract

This study explored ostensibly shamanic journeying imagery by assessing visual images across induction techniques ; determining combination of induction technique and instructions most associated with religious imagery; and investigating the origins of visual imagery. Six participants were randomly assigned to factorial combinations of a 3 x 4 mixed design and were administered the Modified Affect Bridge to explore the origins of mental imagery reported during the experimental conditions. Phenomenological analysis yielded comprehensive constituent themes. Harner’s shamanic journeying, coupled with religious, instructions were associated with the highest religious imagery, while visual images associated with shamanic journeying were derived primarily from autobiographical memories