• Self-expression
• Releasing or balancing emotions
• Stress reduction
• Developing calm and centeredness
• Contributing a sense of spirituality and connection with ourselves, others and the Universe

For healing drumming, Susan uses an open-sided hoop drum to drum around the body, focusing on areas the person has indicated are problematic. She uses intuition as her guide for how long to drum 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, how loud and what rhythm to use for each chakra.

For a good article on drumming from Organic Spa magazine found online in July, 2010, click the link below:

http://www.organicspamagazine.com/articles/category/mind-and-body/the-way-of-the-drum/