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title: "What is the call-back?"
description: "The change in the drumbeat that signals the return at the end of a journey: back through the route you came, into the physical body, grounded. ## Where does this come up in the wiki? These answers say more about…"
url: "https://www.therapeutic-shamanism.co.uk/wiki/what-is-the-call-back/"
updated: "2026-11-10"
category: Glossary
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# What is the call-back?

The change in the drumbeat that signals the return at the end of a journey: back through the route you came, into the physical body, grounded.

## Where does this come up in the wiki?

These answers say more about it:

- [What role do drumming, movement and other methods play in journeying?](/wiki/what-role-do-drumming-movement-and-other-methods-play-in-journeying/)
- [Is shamanic journeying safe?](/wiki/is-shamanic-journeying-safe/)
- [Do I need to buy a drum, or any other equipment?](/wiki/do-i-need-to-buy-a-drum-or-any-other-equipment/)
- [What is shamanic journeying?](/wiki/what-is-shamanic-journeying/)

## Where can I find the other terms?

Every term used across the wiki has a short definition in the [glossary, A to Z](/wiki-glossary/#call-back).