Drumming
Have you ever heard of Drumming Away Stress? As a musician I link drumming to music...I really haven't given it much thought as a great tool for stress and pain management.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a workshop led by Robert L. Friedman, MA and President of Stress Solutions, Inc. He led our group of about 8 folks in some exercises using hand drums.
We recited our name while tapping the syllables on our drums. It was really cool to focus on this while others in the circle did the same things. What could have sounded like a mish mash of rhythms, turned into a chant of multiple drums played in harmony.
The exercises were exciting and I found closing my eyes enabled me to really focus on the rhythms and sounds. It had an incredible relaxing affect that really amazed me!! I came out of the workshop feeling relaxed.
Listening to the different rhythms of your body can help you to relax and reduce pain. I encourage anyone who suffers pain to check out the healing power of drums. Drumming is one more tool for your pain management tool box.
Have you ever used drums? Did you find them to be affective in reducing stress or relieving pain? If you would like to share your experiences with us, please do!! You might want to create your post in a word processing program and then cut and paste into your presentation. I look forward to hearing and learning from you!.
Related Topics: Making Music Switches Off Stress, Creating a Pain Management Toolbox
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a workshop led by Robert L. Friedman, MA and President of Stress Solutions, Inc. He led our group of about 8 folks in some exercises using hand drums.
We recited our name while tapping the syllables on our drums. It was really cool to focus on this while others in the circle did the same things. What could have sounded like a mish mash of rhythms, turned into a chant of multiple drums played in harmony.
The exercises were exciting and I found closing my eyes enabled me to really focus on the rhythms and sounds. It had an incredible relaxing affect that really amazed me!! I came out of the workshop feeling relaxed.
Listening to the different rhythms of your body can help you to relax and reduce pain. I encourage anyone who suffers pain to check out the healing power of drums. Drumming is one more tool for your pain management tool box.
Have you ever used drums? Did you find them to be affective in reducing stress or relieving pain? If you would like to share your experiences with us, please do!! You might want to create your post in a word processing program and then cut and paste into your presentation. I look forward to hearing and learning from you!.
Related Topics: Making Music Switches Off Stress, Creating a Pain Management Toolbox
Technorati Tags: drumming away stress, drum circle, drums
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