Where people gather to drum, they gather to heal and facilitate an awakening to a powerful light within. Drumming wakes up something inside, a palpable energy, a life force deep within the cells of our being that releases the memories and a knowing that drumming is good medicine!

The word 'medicine' refers to the spiritual healing energy of the shamanic practitioner, hence the name 'medicine drum' for the frame drum that is used in our healing circles.  Medicine, in this sense, comes from the 'medicine wheel' - which is created every time we meet together to do sacred healing work.  The medicine wheel represents the sacred circle of life, its basic four directions, and the elements.  Animal totems serve as guardian of each of the directions and we can draw upon their energies with different animal chants and rhythms. Each one of us has a particular animal as our Personal Medicine. Totems or personal Power Animals are protector spirits that help us in our daily life and in our spiritual search for Harmony. These Power Animals are usually a reflection of our innermost self, representing also the qualities one needs in this world, but that are often hidden or darkened.

"When you call upon the power of an animal, you are asking to be drawn into complete harmony with the strength of that creature's essence. Gaining understanding from these brothers and sisters of the animal kingdom is a healing process, and must be approached with humility and intuitiveness. Certain aspects of the lessons given by these brothers and sisters have been chosen to reflect the lessons each spirit needs to learn on the Good Red Road. These are the lessons of being human, being vulnerable, and seeking wholeness with all that is. They are a part of the pathway to power. The power lies in the wisdom and understanding of one's role in the Great Mystery, and in honouring every living thing as a teacher." (Jamie Sams and David Carson - 'Medicine Cards')

Drum healing is a very simple technique, using two distinct drum beats up and down the body - the important factor, however, is being able to be a pure channel for Spirit, allowing yourself to direct healing energy through your drum (and your voice).  This kind of spiritual sound healing is very powerful and needs to be practiced with humility and an open heart.

----------------------------------------

Please contact me for further details of groups and classes or if you would like to have a personal drum healing session with me, also using crystals and Tibetan singing bowls.