“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace within the storm.” Videos are shot inside this week. The weather outside was too wet and windy in NS for video equipment! The drumming meditation is a serenity journey in candlelight.

Click on picture for videos.

Week 5-Contradictions.

This week, the focus is on contradictions, inspired by a recent train trip to Montreal. Videos are shot near a very old piece of rustic farm equipment, amidst all the newness of spring.

Click on picture for videos.

Week 4-Moon Wisdon.

This week, the focus is on my personal practice of naming each moon and related New Moon and Full Moon rituals. Videos are shot on a favorite bench at dusk.

Click on picture for videos.

Week 3-Shedding

For me, this is “Moon of Shedding” and the focus is on letting go and welcoming the new. Videos are shot on a footbridge.

Click on picture for videos

Week 2-Spring.

The focus this week is on “Spring of Reshaping” and what my desire to be awake in the wild means to me. Videos are shot near an old lilac tree.

Click on picture for videos.

Week 1-Introduction.

Welcome Spring Equinox, and the birth of my new Beating Drum Project - a series of 14 free weekly videos which continue until Summer Solstice. Each week, a “Words from the Heart” talk and a “Drumming Meditation Practice” video to explore the healing power and magic of the drum.

Click on picture for videos.

Lynn Fleming took lots of pictures. Here’s the link to have a look:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnsphotos/sets/72157624038511521/

Who are the Tidal Beat Drummers? People who signed up for a 4-week series of workshops in the spring of 2010 to create rhythms which were a blend of spontaneous and orchestrated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwkZuJ1rH7w

Inner Rhythms

The Inner Rhythms drum dance is an uplifting blend of drum and dance. We use freestyle dance with a “Wave” focus to discover and celebrate our inner rhythms. It is a moving meditation, spiritual practice, and workout for body and soul.

This is my original drum dance, inspired by Gabrielle Roth. She is a great teacher and pioneer in the field of movement as meditation and spiritual practice. Her books include Maps to Ecstasy, Sweat Your Prayers, and Connections. She has produced many CDs to complement her “5 Rhythms”TM approach to ecstatic dance. In November, 2002, I danced with Gabrielle at her Heartbeat workshop in Toronto, which was a life-changing experience for me..

Spirit Wave

In the Spirit Wave drum dance, we use lying, sitting, standing, and walking meditations to lead us into movement as an exploration of soul.

This drum dance is inspired by my two-month experience at Esalen in Big Sur, California. During the first month, I studied indigenous healing methods with Nan Moss and David Corbin. In the second month, I studied ecstatic dance with Vinn Marti. I also attended many dance classes with Ellen Watson. Vinn and Ellen are international dance teachers whose work has been influenced by Gabrielle Roth.

Medicine Rhythms

In the Medicine Rhythms drum dance, we seek the wisdom available to us from Mother Earth and rely on the healing power of the drum to connect us more deeply with our own inner wisdom, each other, and the creative spirit of life.

This drum dance is inspired by my personal work with an African (Dagara) Medicine Wheel. I first read about this in a book by Malidome Somé called Of Water and the Spirit and eventually realigned my own philosophy to more closely match this Medicine Wheel.

One of the main reasons is to have fun! Drum circles unite us as we create in-the-moment rhythms with each other. There is no wrong way to do it. Everyone can play!

Other reasons to use drum circles:

• To celebrate
• To improve well-being
• To reduce stress
• To build community
• To empower women, community or health groups
• To inspire and delight seniors
• To deepen connections with self and others
• To enjoy a spiritual experience
• To support each other and provide camaraderie
• To share our drum circle spirit!

What kinds of groups use drum circles?

Drum circles are perfect for any community or special interest groups looking for something different. For example:

• Groups of professional women, such as study groups
• Groups with a specific health focus, such as cancer survivors
• Empowerment groups, such as women’s centers at universities
• Social activist groups, such as the Raging Grannies
• Clubs or groups involving seniors, such as Red Hatters
• Clubs or groups in nursing homes or special care programs providing activities for the well elderly
• Focus groups or clubs associated with churches
• Spirituality groups operating independently from churches
• Summer day camps for kids or other groups involving youth
• Various special interest groups such as sports teams, members of clubs, private gathering of friends…

Book an Event or
Request a Quote >