Bringing Families Together Through Drum Circle Gatherings
Our intention with this drum circle gathering is to raise our energies, our consciousness and our connectedness as a global community!
I’ve invited my friend Aaron Meli, who is a master at the art of drumming and leading drum gatherings, to guide this initial drum circle which will take place at 9pm in Singapore, the eve of the next Full Moon.
Aaron will lead us virtually from the Sacred Valley of Peru! Those who want to join in other parts of the world there will be a second session at 8pm Lima, Peru time.
You may be wondering what are the benefits of drumming or what is the purpose of gathering to drum with others. Well when we look at human evolution we can track the history of drumming to the beginning of human kind. The positive effects of drumming is embedded in our DNA and we can awaken this most primal part of our brains by simply creating a consistent drum pattern and going with it.
Here is something else to consider. The first sound we ever heard was our mother’s heart beat. Research has shown that the transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain can synchronize the left and right hemispheres. Drumming brings both our logical thinking, which exists in the left brain, and our creative thinking, which exists in the right brain, together to give us access to our entire brain. The drumming sound generates new neuronal connections throughout our brain and these connections lead to more integrated experiences and a deeper sense of self awareness.
The benefits of drumming are numerous, but here are the main ones that will have the most positive impact on us now during the Covid-19 pandemic:
Makes you happier. Drumming releases endorphins and changes our brain waves to a heightened state that is linked to increased happiness.
Boosts your immune system. Studies show that drumming circles boosts the immune system. Barry Bittman, MD, neurologist discovered that group drumming actually increases natural T-cells, which helps the body combat viruses and cancerous cells.
Forms a sense of connectedness. Have you ever clapped your hands along to music at a concert because others were doing the same? It is not hard for thousands of people to become synchronized to the beat almost instantly. This shared experience occurs during drum gatherings. During isolation, a feeling of connection is what most people are craving the most and even though this gathering is virtual, the essence of connection can still be experienced.
Releases negative feelings. Negative emotions serve as energy blockages in our body. The physical act of drumming can remove these blockages and has been used therapeutically to help addicts regulate their emotions.
Brings you to the present moment. With your creative energy stimulated as you drum, one could potentially enter a flow state where the awareness is so focused on the present moment, there is no worry of the past or future.
Join us on the next Full moon May 7, 2020 as Aaron will lead us from the Sacred Valley of Peru!
To learn more about Aaron visit his website.