Therapeutic Drumming

Drumming has many potential therapeutic benefits! Research shows that drumming lowers the stress hormone cortisol and increases calming endorphins, reducing depression and anxiety and improving overall mood.  The repetitive nature of drumming can help induce a meditative state which can promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension. Particularly benefical to people with attention disorders, drumming improves focus and concentration.  

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Physically, drumming boosts the immune system, improves cardiovascular health, coordination, fine motor skills, and organizes the sensory system.  The rhythmic nature of drumming synchronizes the two hemispheres of the brain.  Research suggests that drumming increases communication between the two hemispheres, which leads to a number of benefits including increased creativity, improved problem solving skills and overall cognitive function.  It can also help improve emotional regulation and self awareness.  

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Additionally, therapeutic drumming promotes neural plasticity, which is the ability of the brain to adapt to change and new information.  This can help the brain's ability to learn new skills and perform new tasks, invaluable for people with neurological conditions.