Traces the extraordinary cultural legacy of the minianka tribe of west africa, for whom music serves a sacred, healing function for the individual and society. Despite its title, it is not concerned with medicine. The authors explore the minianka view of humanity, music, and the cosmos relative to work, celebration, herbal medicine, dance, trance, initiation, and death. Sufficientia is a scientific and philosophical encyclopedia written by abu ali ibn sina avicenna from medieval persia, near bukhara in maverounnahr. It is music to accompany diallos book the healing drum. The healing drum part iii 0226 by baba wesley gray spirituality. Jul 01, 2005 the healing drum kit comes with a small spiral bound book about the history of drumming and about how to use your drum, 2 cds, cards with drum beats, and a very nice 10 remo frame drum. Once the drum is chosen, although hard to resist, it is the native american healing belief that it should not be played until what is referred to as the sacred awakening ceremony takes place. Whether relaxing to the gentle lubdub of a heartbeat, exploring ceremonial rhythms from around the world, or simply drumming away stress, people of all ages can experience and enjoy the full spectrum of this ancient art with the healing drum learning program.
Caryn l summers the poetic thought in blackwolfs first book, listen to the drum are now beautifully expressed in this companion gift book. In the healing power of the drum, psychotherapist and drum facilitator robert lawrence friedman weaves an tapestry of personal experience, fascinating anecdotes and compelling research, demonstrating the hand drums capacity to provide significant health benefits for everyone. The healing drum, the bridget healing centre, glastonbury. The raison detre for the book is to raise awareness of the hand drum from merely a musical instrument to a tool that can be used by individuals to attain psychological, physiological and spiritual wellbeing. If you buy a new print edition of this book or purchased one in. The science and spirit of healing christine stevens the power of. The healing drum kit comes with a small spiral bound book about the history of drumming and about how to use your drum, 2 cds, cards with drum beats, and a very nice 10 remo frame drum.
Finally, do not be confused by amazon calling this an abridged audiobook. Drumming therapy is a method of utilizing the natural power of rhythm and sound and applying it to an individual or group for the purpose of healing. Born in mali, west africa, and a member of the minianka bamana tribe, yaya diallo was raised in a culture that works, worships, lives, and breathes to the beat. The healing drum traces the extraordinary cultural legacy of the mi.
Shes recorded two playalong cds, reviving rhythms and drumming up diva. This product consists of a sturdy box containing a 10 drum, guidebook, 24 rhythm cards and two playalong cds. By yaya diallo and mitchell hall join us as we feature a worldwide best selling book based on a collaborative project of. Then, you will rest in receptivity on a massage table while i offer a blending of gentle energy work, soundvibrational healing, drum washing using my reiki attuned shamanic drum, and journey on your behalf to retrieve soul parts, power animals, etc.
The healing drum traces yayas extraordinary cultural legacy, exploring the minianka view of the human being and the cosmos relative to daily work, celebration, herbal medicine, dance, trance, initiation, and death. The healing power of the drum provides a springboard for readers to use the drum in exciting and innovative ways to enhance their own wellness. The healing drum, listen to the drum, and earth dance drum can be obtained through most bookstores in north america. As a person of african descent i find it incredibly enriching to read the stories of yaya diallo as retold by mitch hall regarding his upbringing in the musical culture of the miniaka bamana people. The healing drum traces the extraordinary cultural legacy of the minianka tribe of west africa, for whom music serves a sacred, healing function for the individual and society. His folk are animists and his traditional training was in musical healing. Recommended to anyone seeking to connect deeply with the drum as a tool for personal, interpersonal, or group spiritual and healing work. Below is a list of resources on the healing potential of drumming. The first book of its kind, delivering a message of untapped wisdom and power from a littleknown culture through the universal medium of music. African wisdom teachings by mitchell hall and yaya diallo 1989, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. African wisdom teachings diallo, yaya, hall, mitch on. The healing power of the drum meet your next favorite book. Healing techniques include drum healing, lymphatic massage healing, meditative healing and life coaching.
As a drummer and psychotherapist robert friedman guides the reader through the experience of using the drum as a tool for therapy and healing. The duration of this ceremony from the birth of the drum to its awakening generally lasts seven days but may vary throughout different tribes or cultures. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. An unusual but effective aid in the spiritual journey. Dec 09, 2010 discover the healing power of the drum. Diallo said, i dont want to be associated with a record company. Yaya diallo grew up in the west african country of mali in the minianka tribe. It is easy to read and nontechnical, fun, and yet it provides depth, meaning and purpose for the reader. The healing power of the drum is an authoritative yet easy to read book that shows how everyone can achieve health benefits from the increasingly popular activity of hand drumming.
Based on his studies and personal shamanic experience, michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient healing art to our modern lives. However, the merging of science with the healing qualities of the hand drum is a relatively new development. Over the years of owning this book i have returned to the healing drum. In the healing power of the drum, psychotherapist and drum facilitator robert lawrence friedman weaves an tapestry of personal experience, fascinating anecdotes and compelling research, demonstrating the hand drum s capacity to provide significant health benefits for everyone.
Based on his studies and personal shamanic experience, michael presents the first practical. A truly holistic healing approach, group drumming breaks down social barriers, promotes freedom of expression, nonverbal communication, unity and cooperation. The healing drum book by yaya diallo, mitchell hall. The healing drum by blackwolf jones, gina jones, paperback. Trained as a ceremonial drummer in the mongolian and native american shamanic traditions, michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient healing art to our modern lives. Diallos international reputation came from his writings and his name is associated with the healing drum, as writing books is his destiny. Jul 21, 2015 a paper published by researchers at the meadville medical centers mindbody wellness center in 2001 notes. African wisdom teachings by yaya diallo and mitchell hall destiny books 1989 this book was a joy to read and was all of informative, entertaining, and inspiring. Within the pages of the healing drum, we will find inspiration in powerfu. Jan 26, 2014 recommended to anyone seeking to connect deeply with the drum as a tool for personal, interpersonal, or group spiritual and healing work. From the minianka healers of west africa to the shamans of siberia, rhythm has been used for thousands of years to address any number of health issues.
The healing drum kit is a multimedia product designed for participatory experience in drumming for wellness. Calling the spirits, trade paperback, 2012 first edition, isbn. Also called the cure it is intended to cure or heal ignorance of the soul. He grew up on the lac corte oreilles reservation in northwestern wisconsin and learned from his elders, ancient tribal ways and wisdom. Book or attend a workshop, playshop, drum circle, healing session. The hand drum has been used for thousands of years in celebrations, rituals and ceremonies. This is a must have book in any person interested in the field of percussion, music therapy, or wellness. Trained as a ceremonial drummer in the mongolian and native american shamanic traditions, michael presents the first practical guide to applying this ancient healing art to. It is a valuable recording for anyone interested in mali or west africa. The drum is the focal point of yayas life story and his link through the universal medium of music with the western world. Healing power of the drum by robert lawrence friedman. Native drum international seller of quality native american style drums and crystal healing wands. The raison detre for the book is to raise awareness of the hand drum from merely a musical instrument to a tool that can be used by individuals to attain.
Many people keep trying but still feel stressed, emotional or have disturbed sleep. Christine is the founder of upbeat drum circles, offering diversity. African wisdom teachings, but it stands perfectly well as music on its own. Christine is the author of music medicine, the healing drum kit, and the art and heart of drum circles book and dvd. The healing drum, glastonbury, somerset, united kingdom. A total of 111 age and sex matched volunteers 55 men and 56 women were recruited for the meadville study. Become inspired and heal with the beat the healing drum. He grew up on the lac corte oreilles reservation in northwestern wisconsin and. The healing drum is more than a literary autobiography. Christine is the founder of upbeat drum circles, offering diversity training, team building, and wellness presentations worldwide. The book also discusses research into brainwave studies concluding how drumming has positively increased attention span.
After attending a drumming circle at a healthcare activist conference i had to have one for myself. Lymphatic and chi energy healing organ energy healing emotional healing anger, heartbreak, sadness, grief etc. Healing with the hollow bone meditation complete wellbeing. The jazz report this is not actually a scholarly book, but that is part of its strength. Drum circles have been part of healing rituals in many cultures throughout the world since antiquity. Robert lawrence friedman, ma, remo artist, is author of the healing power of the drum, psychotherapist, president of stress solutions, inc he has appeared on the today show in new york, fox news and most recently on the class of 75, a discovery health channel series, sharing his philosophy of drumming and wellness. This document is the heart of the book, healing drum, african wisdom teachings. The healing drum book by yaya diallo, mitchell hall official. The healing drum kit is a multimedia product containing a set of cards that lend themselves well to both oracular and meditative use, while encouraging direct musical and auditory participation in the reading process. This authentic, traditional chanting and singing expresses the full potential for the sacred and the magical in music. This useful book reveals profound teachings about shamanic drumming, which is a timehonored method of healing and helping others.
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