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 DRUMMING & PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS FOR STRESS RELIEF & HEALTH

Waywood Creative runs drumming and percussion workshops for stress relief and better health in wide range of settings and people groups, including

  Schools (Teachers & children)
  Businesses (small, medium & large)
  Health Care
  Clubs
  Societies
  Community Groups
  Churches
  Residential Care Homes

  Stress Relief & Relaxation

Short-tern stress can be motivational.  Long-term, sustained stress is a serious risk to our health, both physiologically and psychologically.

Sadly, many of us live and work in high-stress environments and the resulting stress levels are both high, and sustained.

A Health and Safety Executive survey for 2006/07 reported that 13.8 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression and anxiety, costing the economy of over £530m.

That does not begin to take account of the misery, hardship and other personal (non-cash) costs to the individuals concerned or to their families, loved ones, relatives and friends.

We ALL need an opportunity to relax and recharge our batteries.

Our percussion & drumming workshops can be designed to provide stress-relief and facilitate relaxation, helping you to wind-down, de-stress and recharge. They are also a great opportunity to let off steam and enjoy having a go at something that perhaps you've never done before.

We are very flexible and can accommodate many different aims and needs.

If you would like to find out how we can help you, your organisation or club, please contact Waywood Creative today.

  Other Health Benefits from Drumming Together

There is increasing evidence for the efficacy of drumming to help with a range of health issues. The BBC issued the following report early in 2009:

IN THE NEWS:
DRUMMING FOR HEALTH
As presented on the BBC, 10th February 2009

Could a natural rhythm - which some experts believe we all possess - be a cure for a variety of health problems?

Some certainly think so. Musician Simon Lee, from Kent, is called on to teach drumming to patients with problems ranging from addiction to autism, and learning difficulties to mental health issues. He has even offered help to terminally ill patients needing palliative care. And he says the results are amazing.

Experts believe that rhythmic drumming can aid health by inducing a deep sense of relaxation, reducing stress, and lowering blood pressure.

"Drumming has a number of benefits," said Simon. "It can energise or relax. It can foster a sense of playfulness or release anger and tension. It can also help in the conquering of social isolation and the building of positive relationships."

One patient, an alcoholic, told Simon her drumming sessions had helped her so much it had given her the inspiration to continue with a gruelling detox course. "She said when she came into the clinic she was extremely negative and the first two or three days the treatment was purely about detox and heavy stuff," said Simon.

"The drumming was the first time she engaged and smiled." She said "I came out of myself and saw that I could survive."

Simon, who also carries out drumming sessions for the general public, said there was a growing interest in the therapeutic effect it could have, both on the individual and the community. "There is strong evidence to suggest that drumming may actually be a healing activity," he said. "Some have gone so far as to prove that time spent drumming can positively affect our immune systems, levels of stress and psychological well being."

  Download 'Drumming For Health' article in PDF format

  WATCH THIS VIDEO on the wider benefits of rhythm & drumming (opens in new window).

All workshops are run in a relaxed, non-threatening and encouraging atmosphere at a venue of your choice.

Contact Waywood Creative to find out how we can help.

  Health Professionals Working with Stress-Related Illness & Conditions

Although we are not medically qualified, we are always looking to develop and build links with Health Professionals working with stress-related illnesses and conditions. If you are interested in what we have to offer, please contact us today.

  Contact Waywood Creative

PO Box 202
Loughborough
Leics
LE11 1WP

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