THE DRUM IS HEALING........
In the medical field, the hand drum is being used to help
Alzheimer
patients improve their short-term memory and increase social
interaction and to help autistic children increase their attention
span.
Hand drums are fast becoming an instrument used by people of
every
age for personal transformation, psychological and physiological
healing and creating community.
Within each of us is a symphony of rhythms. The very first
sound we
all hear is the rhythm of our mother's heart beat.
Drumming encourages team work, increases coordination and
concentration, inspires creativity and boosts confidence
Group drumming is being used more and more as a means of
stress reduction. Recent cancer studies have found that rhythm can
strengthen the bodies natural immune system.
Spiritual traditions of many cultures teach us
that there are vibratory
centers within the human body, described as spinning wheels of
energy,
called chakras which are the interface among the physical, mental
and
spiritual aspects of one's being. Imbalances in chakras lead to
imbalances
in body, mind, and spirit. Drumming creates a vibratory
resonance
that activates, balances and aligns the chakra system.
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