Drum Therapy

Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression. Drumming induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress. Drumming can help people express and address emotional issues. Unexpressed feelings and emotions can form energy blockages. The sound of drumming generates new neuronal connections in all parts of the brain. The more connections that can be made within the brain, the more integrated our experiences become. This leads to a deeper sense of self-awareness.

 Drumming can induce a natural “high” by increasing Alpha brain waves. When the brain changes from Beta waves (concentration) to Alpha waves, you feel calm and relaxed. As such, Alpha waves can also produce feelings of well-being and even euphoria, which may help people who suffer from mental illness, such as depression and anxiety.