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

Drum Medicine Circle at the Unitarian Hall in Newport,
Isle of Wight on Saturday mornings 10 -12 during the winter months and an outdoor drumming programme in the summer.

FREE

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

FREE

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

FREE

Drum Medicine sound therapy programme for children who are neurodiverse - please contact us for more details on how to access this programme

FREE

Drum Medicine practitioner course - this two day course runs when we have a minimum of ten applicants who are interested
Please email us to be put on the waiting list

DRUM MEDICINE CIRCLEs

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.

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.

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.

Certified Level One
Drumming for Dementia Practitioner

DRUMMING FOR DEMENTIA
Levels 2 and 3

Level 2 Drum Medicine will be available to purchase in December 2023
This will focus on raising energy and phsycial fitness

To be part of our Drum Medicine community

click on the link below