“HOME” July 2013 Newsletter Over the past month many Southern Albertans have experienced the loss of their homes and much of the contents in them. Some would say that all this is just STUFF and that it can be replaced, repaired, rebuilt or renovated. We have more STUFF than we really need, and spend more time and money than …
Cancer Circles
We have been fortunate enough to be asked to run a 6 week drum circle program for people living with breast cancer at the Tom Baker Cancer Center. It is just about over now, and we will miss our Wednesday nights together. It has been nurturing, uplifting, relaxing and loving. I am confident that the results will be very positive …
Dave Loves YOU!
Mr. Monkey, DAVE, accompanies me at every drum circle I facilitate. He is playful, joyful and flexible! He helps us all to “lighten up” as we pass him from person to person to hug and play with. From Corporate events to cancer circles, Dave is there for us. Awww sweet!
Julien Lepage, Drum Circle Facilitator Extraordinairre!
Well, what can I say but Julien is an extraordinary facilitator of large high energy and purposeful drum circles! We will be featuring his facilitation more and more on Friday nights, and if you have any large events this year think about adding his amazing spirit. You will be inspired, energized and deeply moved by his sincerity, humility and kindness! …
Parkland Music Festival!
We had a lovely morning warming up the people from the Parkland community for their annual music festival. Kids and their parents showed up to play drums, connect and enjoy the creation of recreational music together. We were happy to have a break in the weather to play. The sun shone on us this morning!
Heart Coherance on a Dumpster?
A Moment of Truth: Connecting with each other rhythmically from a loving compassionate place will shift not only your mood, but the state of happiness and connection for everyone in the immediate area! This is a beautiful story that one of my facilitator trainees shared with me after working with a group of troubled teens. ENJOY! Hi Judy! I had to tell you about …
Drum ART!
Another successful Drum ART class was run by Jamie Gore, and another 10 beautiful hand painted drums in the world to do their healing magic! Thanks Jamie for your talent, commitment and inspiration. Next one TBA soon! Contact Jamie for more information 403-680-9537, Jamie@circlesofrhythm.com
Release ~ Refill ~ Rejoice
Drum Circles are GOOD MEDICINE! They offer you weekly opportunity to release pent up accumulated stress, refill with pure joy and rejoice in gratitude for this gift of life. We get so caught up in negativity, and we are one of the most restless cultures on the planet! Practice is the key to health, like eating well, playing tennis or doing …
Music as Medicine, a new lit review!
“Music boosts the body’s immune system and is more effective than prescription drugs in reducing anxiety before a surgery, a research review from two psychologists at Montreal’s McGill University Suggests” These researchers reviewed 400 published papers on music and medicine to find some remarkable threads of connection. They even suggest that Drumming can reduce the effects of aging! Well, I …
Mental Health Drum Circle, Peter Lougheed Hospital!
Circles of Rhythm is honored to be a part of this pilot project offering mental health drum circles at the CANAT center at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Our goal is to be able to offer drum circles on an ongoing basis for mental health patients in Calgary. The first circle will be held on Friday January 25 at 10:30 am. For more information contact …