Sacred Beat: From the Heart of the Drum Circle

Drumming is known to relieve stress, to lift spirits, to create community, to put us in touch with the natural beat of the universe around us. This book tells the history of drums and drumming circles and the myths, superstitions, and religions that have grown up around drumming. Included is a section on creating drumming magic all your own, with meditations, prayers, and divinations to create overall well-being and spiritual awareness with drums.