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used, by indigenous people around the world, throughout the ages in ceremonies,
rites of passage, to meditate and for healing. It can help in many ways
e.g communication, listening, co-ordination, counting, working as part
of a team, focus and concentration. If the drum is played with a slow,
steady rhythm it can be very relaxing, trance inducing and can alter the
brain-wave pattern to alpha-theta (where optimum healing occurs), possibly
even beyond. Played firmer and faster it feels, energising, empowering
and centring. Drumming also has the ability to drive away negativity and
stagnant energy. Most of all it’s fun. Fiona McLaren |
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