Drumming has a long history. It has been used therapeutically by Shaman's,Healers, and others from ancient times. When you drum, you access your entire brain, it’s synchronizes the left and right hemispheres, as well as the non-verbal and language and reasoning part of your brain.The sound of drumming generate a new neuronal connections in all parts of the brain. Drumming can produce a natural high, which help people who suffer from mental illness, depression, and anxiety.
“Drumming can have positive effects on your health and may help with many conditions from stress, fatigue, and anxiety, to hypertension, asthma, chronic pain, arthritis, mental illness, addiction, and even cancer.” Dr. Christine Northrup
I found many articles about the health benefits of drumming. Of course many were repetitive, but I have tried to create a comprehensive list of the benefits. I’m sure you will find at least one benefit that is important to you.
- Drumming makes you happy
- Drumming induces, deep, relaxation
- Drumming helps control chronic pain
- Drumming boosts your immune system
- Drumming creates a sense of connectedness
- Drumming aligns your body and mind with the natural world
- Drumming provides a way to access the higher power,
- Drumming releases negative thoughts and emotions
- Drumming put you in the present moment
- Drumming releases anxiety and stress
- Drumming allows for personal transformation
- Drumming provides an improved sense of self
- Drumming, accelerates, physical healing
- Drumming provide relief from anxiety and stress
- Drumming helps build community
- Drumming has a positive affect on grief, depression, and behavioral issues
- Drumming can boost brain power, and increase academic performance
- Drumming helps to develop confidence
- Drumming helps with motor skill development
- Drumming enhances focus
Resources
10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming www.dr.Northrup.com
Top 10 Benefits of Learning Drums for Adults and Children; January 1, 2023 by Chinook School of Music
