Rhythm Jam Session

Saturday 14th March 1.30pm – 3pm – Cost $15

If you’ve ever wanted to have a go at drumming in a relaxed, playful, joyous way, then the “Rhythm Jam Session” is for you!

Join Heather Seyhun & Vickie Giermann as they share with you a few easy rhythms, teaching you how to connect to the drum, connect to yourself, and to use the ‘drum jam’ experience as a meditation tool.

We’ll show you how to get into a drum jam however complicated, and we’ll teach you how to make drumming very simple, and lots of fun, creating space from your thoughts and allowing your creativity to flow!

Benefits of drumming:

Current research now shows the therapeutic effects of drumming techniques. Research indicates that drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system. In addition specific studies conducted by professionals in the fields of music therapy and mental health show us that drumming:

• Reduces tension, anxiety and stress
• Helps control chronic pain
• Boosts the immune system
• Releases negative feelings, blockages and emotional trauma
• induces deep relaxation
• lowers blood pressure
• produces feelings of well-being

Drum Circles also provide an opportunity for participants to feel connected with others and gain a sense of interpersonal support. A drum circle provides an opportunity to connect with your own spirit at a deeper level. Group drumming alleviates self-centeredness, isolation and alienation. There are great benefits to feeling connected to others, especially through creative outlets such as music.

• Creates a sense of connected-ness with oneself and others
• Helps us experience being in resonance with the natural rhythms of life
• Provides a medium for individual self-realization