Angela Raymer, MBA, RT(R), program coordinator, Parkview Heart Institute, and Jill Zahm, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, program coordinator, Parkview Heart Institute, discuss the physical and mental health benefits of drumming. Whether done alone or in a group, the meditative practice can help those facing stress associated with a diagnosis or the challenges that come with day-to-day routines.
Steps for contributing to a successful drum circle experience:
- Show up for yourself
- Establish group trust
- Choose your instrument
- Participate in creating sounds
- Be Aware of the drummers around you
- Observe their behavior and expression
- Check in with each other
- Accept help from others
- Alter your place to help others find theirs
- Carry the experience beyond the circle
