Introduction to Rhythms for Recovery - Paignton

Beginners djembe drumming for the promotion of personal and social recovery and well being. Become familiar with basic techniques and concepts used in African drumming. Forget your worries, find your rhythm and express yourself playing African rhythms.

Become familiar with basic techniques and concepts used in African drumming. With no experience necessary, you will be able to play some fundamental African rhythms with confidence in a safe and secure group setting. Drums are provided or you are welcome to bring your own.

There are a wide range of benefits associated with African drumming including:

• Promotion of personal and social wellbeing.
• Promotion of relaxation and calm, lowering blood pressure and an enhanced sense of wellbeing.
• Aids the reduction of tension and stress by providing a focused form of relaxation much like meditation.
• Emotional release through non-verbal expression.
• Helps to control chronic pain by promoting the production of endorphins.

• Promotion of social wellbeing through the connection with the wider community.

This 7 week in-person course will run on Fridays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June, and 7th, 14th, 21st July.