About drumming:
Drumming has been used in many societies as a part of religious ceremonies and healing. Anecdotal
evidence shows that vibrations from drumming can result in physical healing in the body.
Research done in the past ten years supports what people had been experiencing all along. Some
of this is referred to on other web sites, and mentioned on the "Related Web Sites" page.
Drumming is now shown to have positive effects in the following areas:
Self-expression
Dealing with emotions
Stress reduction
Developing calm and
centeredness
Contributing a sense of spirituality and connection with ourselves, others and the Universe
Susan uses an open-sided hoop drum to drum around the body, focusing on areas the
person has indicated may be problematic and also using intuition to guide how long drumming is done in each area and the intensity
and rhythm of the drumming.
Drumming may also be done to strengthen and balance the chakras (energy centers in the
body). The person being drummed can do this with a drum of their choice, using intuition to guide them in how long and
what rhythm to use for each chakra.