Explore rhythmic music and mindfulness through the power of interactive group drumming, a therapeutic and holistic drum circle workshop for all levels.
Positive Music interactive Drum Up Wellness therapeutic drum circle workshop explores creativity, mindfulness in fun practical ways - experience how music brings us together and unites and transforms our life through rhythm, harmony and melody.
NO musical experience required to attend this drum circle. It looks at group drumming and fun music-making in a whole new light.
A highly interactive community workshop that explores: • Creativity, diversity and inclusion • Strategies to be more mindful • The collaborative art of listening and expressing • Fun therapeutic rhythms & musical instruments • Musicality and connection with others
About your drum circle facilitator, teacher and musician
Peta Minter is a professional musician and percussion teacher. She’s a certified Remo and VMC Drum Circle Facilitator, certified Personal Coach, certified Sound Practitioner and completed Module 1 Meditation Teacher Training with The Gawler Foundation.
Drum circle health benefits:
When we are engaged in spontaneous rhythmic music-making together, such as in a drum circle, oxytocin is released in the blood stream which naturally harmonises and strengthens the bond between us.
• release stress and tension • boost immune system • forge deeper connection to others in the group through shared experience • accept and respect others • increase self-esteem and confidence • have lots of fun, experience joy and unity • calms the mind and brings participants ‘into the moment’ • reduce pain and stimulates mind, body and good feelings
What kind of instruments?
Peta brings a variety of world percussion instruments such as:
Hand drums - Remo African drums, djembes, congas, darbukas, frame drums and stick drums such as bahia drums and African low pitch drums, all kinds exotic percussion instruments and healing sounds of gongs, chimes, Tibetan singing bowls, shamanic drums, native flutes and the beautiful harp sounds of the Hapi drum for all to explore and go deep within the music-making therapeutic journey.
What people say
“Peta’s drumming circles provided a relaxed, welcoming environment that fostered the engagement of all. Time stood still as participants grew in confidence over the sessions and learned to understand the music in both the beat and silence. A truly moving experience.” – Beth, workshop participant
“Peta’s incredible facilitation experience gave people permission to let go, have fun, connect with others and take part in these primal activities of music, dance and song.” – Holy, workshop participant
“The sense of peace and stillness it gave me is still reverberating within! Thank you.” – Ilse, workshop participant
“I’ve found my experience to be exhilarating! Great fun! A great way to let go of all the stress and relax. Thanks Peta!” – Sarah, workshop participant
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Please Note: Purchased tickets are non-refundable or transferable. In the event you cannot make the event and you have purchased a ticket you are welcome to give the ticket to a friend to come in your place.