Well, broadly speaking that’s about it, but is balance all in the mind?

Although I’ve been hand drumming with groups of different people for many years, it still never ceases to amaze me how rhythm through drumming makes everyone feel so good, but scientific research has revealed that we have no choice – we simply can’t help ourselves.

Our brains are of course divided into two segments, or hemispheres – one right, and one left. Broadly speaking, the right side of our brain is responsible for emotions and creativity, while the left side deals with logic, reason, and language.

Most people find that they are either right or left brain dominant, and there are many tests available to identify which type we might be. Try this simple one – http://www.intelliscript.net/test_area/questionnaire/questionnaire.cgi

However, either the right or left brain dominates in cycles that last from 30 minutes to three hours or more, and not only do the right and left hemispheres operate in different modes, they also operate in different brain wave rhythms.

Now here’s the interesting bit – under the influence of rhythmic drumming, both hemispheres work in harmony and become entrained to the same rhythm. This state of whole brain functioning is called Hemispheric Synchronization.

As the two hemispheres begin to resonate to a single rhythm, a sense of clarity and heightened awareness arises; the individual is able to draw on both hemispheres simultaneously, and the mind becomes sharper and more lucid.

So, being in balance is not just in the mind – hand drumming can bring about Hemispheric Synchronization and REALLY get you in balance.

Try it – It’s a no brainer. . .

Graham Game – Drum4Good

“My aim is to inspire people to connect to their inner rhythms so that they can celebrate life, explore their creativity and live in harmony with nature and each other”.

Drum4Good provide Drum Circles, Rhythm Therapy, Rhythm-based events and Multi-cultural Percussion workshops for Schools, Businesses, Healthcare providers and Communities in the UK.

www.drum4good.com