The sacred sound of Japan’s taiko drum provides an unparalleled resource for shamanic practice. Sandra Ingerman is a licensed therapist and shamanic practitioner who teaches workshops around the world on shamanism and environmental sustainability. Her books include Shamanic Journeying (Sounds True, 2008) and Awakening to the Spirit World with Hank Wesselman (Sounds True, 2010). She resides in New Mexico. See sandraingerman.com