Drumming is an activity that has been practiced throughout the centuries by many cultures all across the globe. It has been used for ritual, ceremony and celebration. In modern times, drumming is growing in popularity as an effective tool for stress reduction, building community, for the promotion of well-being and let's not forget, for fun!

 Michael Drake, a writer for About.com says,: "Recent research reviews indicate that drumming accelerates physical healing, boosts the immune system and produces feelings of well-being, a release of emotional trauma, and reintegration of self."

"Drumming induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress. Stress, according to current me dical  research, contributes to nearly all disease and is a primary cause of such life-threatening illnesses..." It is also thought that Drumming has a positive impact on those experiencing chronic pain as, "drumming promotes the production of endorphins and endogenous opiates, the bodies own morphine-like painkillers, and can thereby help in the control of pain."

Drumming "...synchronizes the frontal and lower areas of the brain, integrating nonverbal information from lower brain str uctures into the frontal cortex, producing [“]feelings of insight, understanding, integration, certainty, conviction, and truth, which surpa ss ordinary understandings and tend to persist long after the experience[..."]

Perhaps most importantly, "drumming circles provides a sense of connectedness with others and interpersonal support. A drum circle provides an opportunity to connect [...] with a group of other like minded people. Group drumming alleviates self-centeredness, isolation, and alienation," which is particularly important for people who are often marginalised in society. For more on information, you can read the full article here.

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