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Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Located in San Diego, CA.

San Diego, CA
United States
ph: 619-957-6258
info@blissmusictherapy.com

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YogaDrum!

Drum. Yoga. Be Well.

YogaDrum is friends coming together to move and make music. This event is provided by two Board Certified Music Therapists, a Certified Yoga Instructor, and a Nationally Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.

No need to know how to drum or yoga, come do one or the other or both. Drums are provided.

Next Date: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012

Time: 10:00-11:30

Place: Presidio Park in Old Town. (Take Interstate 8 to Taylor Street. Turn left onto Taylor St, Take the 1st right onto Presidio Dr , Turn left to stay on Presidio Dr , Take the 1st left onto Cosoy Way, As always, look for our flags!

Cost: Donation based, free or give what feels right.

Bring: Layers and Sunscreen

Optional to Bring: Yoga mat, a chair to sit in for drumming, a drum. However, drums will be available to borrow.

RSVP? Nope, we'll be there! But if you'd like to let us know you'll be there too, we'd love to know to expect your presence=)!
Call or Email Davida: 619-957-6258, Davida@blissmusictherapy.com

What about weather? Basically, if it's not raining at 10 o'clock, we'll be there! Check the website, Facebook, or text 619-957-6258, the morning of if you have any questions. We haven't had to cancel one yet!!

YogaDrum San Diego is on Facebook!!!
Type in "YogaDrum" (one word)
and San Diego. Come "like" and "friend" us!

Common Questions about YogaDrum:

1. Do I have to do the yoga? Of course not! You are welcome to just come and drum for yourself and the folks doing yoga.

2. Do I have to do the drumming? Again, of course not! You are welcome to enjoy the drumming while you do yoga.

3. Do I have to be good at yoga? Nope, you can stay in child’s pose the whole time. As long as you honor your body, you will be doing great.

4. Do I have to have drummed before? No again, feel your heartbeat, and keep a steady pulse. Someone will be maintaining the beat, feel the rhythm and you’ll be fine.

5. Do I have to have my own drum? No, drums and other fun percussion instruments will be available to try out and borrow.

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Clinical Research on the Benefits of Drumming and Yoga for stress reduction and well being:

On Drumming:

The drum company, REMO, has a program called HealthRhythms, which has done research on the effects of recreational music making on various populations to prove that drumming is an evidenced based method of alleviating stress. In one of these studies, Dr. Barry Bittman found that “Group drumming in normal subjects enhances the activity of specific cellular immune components that are responsible for seeking out and destroying cancer cells and viruses.” This quote was taken from an interview between Dr. Bittman and Remo Belli, founder of REMO drums. Read more of this interview at http://remo.com/portal/pages/health_rhythms/Research2.html .

In another study, done on the employee mood states at a retirement community, found that recreational music making improved the overall mood and morale of the employees, resulting in a decrease of turnover in positions and a cost savings for the company of $89,000 (read the rest of this article here). http://remo.com/portal/pages/health_rhythms/burnout_research.html

Now for yoga:

In an article by Ellen Serber, Ellen shares that yoga has been found to foster self-awareness, stress relief, reduction of blood pressure, and is of great value for those who have asthma, cardiac patients, multiple sclerosis, migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, and rehabilitation. Read the entire article here. http://www.will-harris.com/yoga/yoga_and_stress.html

Additionally, the Mayo Clinic has endorsed the use of yoga as an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety. Other potential health benefits of yoga may include increased fitness, management of chronic health conditions, and weight loss. Read more here. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/yoga/CM00004/NSECTIONGROUP=2

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San Diego, CA
United States
ph: 619-957-6258
info@blissmusictherapy.com