Drum Medicine

The first sounds we hear whilst still in our mother's womb is that of a heart beat

Before we are born we are attuned to the beat, vibration and rhythm of the drum

The drum is the oldest musical instrument used by cultures right around the world

If you know the rhythm  of a heart beat then you can play a drum so no previous experience or knowledge required 
We offer different ways to take part in Drum Medicine

1. Drum Medicine Circle at the Unitarian Hall in Newport,
Isle of Wight on Saturday mornings

2. A home based course if you are isolating 
(email wolfmedicine@icloud.com to take part)

3.  Level One on line course to become a
Drumming 4 Dementia practitioner

4. Drum Medicine Circle for patients at Seven Acres
​(St Marys Hospital, Isle of Wight)  


DRUM MEDICINE CIRCLEs

​August 2021 Update

We are consulting with the community to see how best to deliver Drum Circles across the island 

This includes a Drum Medicine Circle for families


Drum Circles 

For us at Nature Therapy, drum circles are about having fun in a social setting. There is no need for words as communication occurs through the drumming. 

Circles do not focus on performance. You do not need to have any musical skills or have played a drum before, Everyone can drum. 

We can use drumming to raise energy by using  strong rhythms and beats, or to  relax through gentler more soothing vibrations. 

Emotional Well Being 

Drumming together is proven to lift  mood and reduce anxiety. It helps tune us back into our inner child.  Where you  experienced being in the moment and having fun with your friends.

There are no wrong notes. 

The drum helps you get out of your mind by letting go of troublesome thoughts  and connecting with the rhythm of your own heart

What happens at a  Circle?

If the drumming workshop is taking place inside, the room will be set up in a circle with a drum for each person. More than welcome to bring your own drum.

You will be given help to learn some very simple beats which will get you drumming straight away.

There are no wrong beats or rhythms.

​Circles are not lessons in drumming. They are about helping you tune in to yourself and other around you. 


​What else? 

If  the weather is good we like to get outside in nature.  We run drumming circles on the beach, in the forest, sat up trees, amongst a herd of horses, walking labyrinths,  to welcome in the day and with a pack of wolves.

We use  different types of drums such as Hoop Drums, Djembes, Boomwackers, Happi Drums, Ball Drums and Water Druns.  So there is something for everyone. 
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DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA 


Do you want to learn more about drumming to help soothe agitation in people with a dementia?

We offer a free on line course which involves watching 6 videos 

You can join the course at any time and complete at your own pace from the comfort of your own home

You will learn why drumming is an ideal activity to calm and soothe someone who is agitated, the changes that take place in sensory percpetion, and a simple drumming technique you can apply on a one to one basis. 

After watching the videos you need to pass an on line questionairre and submit details of three case studies where you used one to one drumming. 

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take part in the Level 1 course

Open to both professional and family carers as well as practitioners who wish to enhance their skills.

This course is part of research into drumming and dementia we are undertaking with researchers from the University of Bournemouth, so you will be asked to take part in on line interviews and focus groups. 

To take part in the course, please email
wolfmedicine@icloud.com

Once we receive your request to take part we will ask you to sign to say you agree to be contacted by researchers - you may request the loan of a drum as well as materials to make your own beater if we have these available

Once signed and returned, details of how to join the course will be emailed 

When you have submitted your case studies you will receive the following award

Certified Level One
​ Drumming for Dementia Practitioner 

DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA 
Levels 2 and 3

Level 2 Drumming for Dementia course available October 2021
Focused on drumming in groups

Level 3 Drumming for Dementia course focused on cardio drumming for well being through movement will launch December 2021
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To be part of our Drum Medicine community

click on the link below 

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