edmonds, WA Drum Circle
Free Facilitated Drum Circle Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8pm in Edmonds, WA.
-Where: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation
8109 224th Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
-When: every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8pm
optional set up and pre-drumming from 6:30pm to 7pm
optional meet and greet from 8:00pm to 8:30pm
-Who: all skill levels are welcome
-What to bring: bring your own drum and or percussion. Drums and percussion are also available to borrow.
Parking and entrance are around the back of the buildling and the building is set back from the road.
2025 Edmonds, WA Drum Circle Dates
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Thursday, January 9
Thursday, February 13
Thursday, March 13
Thursday, April 10
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, August 14
Thursday, September 11
Thursday, October 9
Thursday, November 13
Thursday, December 11
Drum circle programs and themes that I use come from the Rhythm2Recovery and Beat the Odds trainings I have completed. Some of the themes are emotional regulation, mindfulness, collaboration, values, needs, boundaries and grounding.
Peace of Mind Drumming Workshop - 4, 6 or 8 weeks
1. Emotional regulation
2. Mindfulness
3. Values
4. Your voice
5. Collaboration
6. Boundaries
7. Grounding
8. Putting it all together
For more information or questions contact Cindy Olejar at presentmomentdrumming@gmail.com.
Benefits of drum circles
Creating in the moment music with others can be a fun way to explore, discover and deepen presence.
To non-judgmentally allow whatever rhythm is wanting to move through can be very transformative.
Other Possible Benefits from drumming with others:
-relieves stress
-enhances creativity
-promotes collaboration
-creates connections
-improves joint mobility
-boosts the immune system
-helps control chronic pain
-provides a way to access a higher power
-releases negative feelings
-allows for personal transformation
-is fun
-makes you happy
-improves language
-puts you in the present moment
10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming by Christine Northrup, MD
Benefits of Drumming for Seniors by Jeremy Rodriquez
